Thank God for a Book, You Gotta Sin to Get Saved by J.D.Mason (Day 5)
By APOOO • Nov 22nd, 2008 • Category: Thank God for a Book Giveaway •
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Since she came on the scene, almost eight years ago, with her debut title, And on the Eighth Day She Rested, J. D. Mason has been one of my favorite authors. She is a very talented writer, as well as one who is able to write outside the box. I’ve read all of Mason’s books and loved every one that she has written…except for one. And, even that one was still a good read.
I’m not fond of prequels or sequels. I was suspect of reading Mason’s latest release, You Gotta Sin to Get Saved, because very rarely are sequels better then the previous storyline. I enjoyed reading about Reesy, Connie and Charlotte and became engrossed in their stories in One Day I Saw a Black King. I was satisfied with the ending and didn’t need a sequel.
But, members of APOOO book club read and talked it up, it was nominated as a BOM, and selected as a book club read earlier this year. I was still slightly hesitant, but gave it a chance anyway. I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised and happy that I decided to read it.
In You Gotta Sin In You Gotta Sin to Get Saved, Mason brings back the sisters and mother from One Day I Saw a Black King, as well as King and several new characters. Issues of abandonment, unwanted pregnancies, sisterhood, parenthood and a few secrets were shared.
If you enjoy mother/daughter storylines, definitely check out You Gotta Sin to Get Saved by J. D. Mason. CLICK HERE to read Jeanette’s review.
If we’ve piqued your interest and you would like to win a copy….
To enter to win a copy, read the details below.
Now, how TO ENTER TO WIN.
If you would like to win a copy of You Gotta Sin to Get Saved by J. D. Mason leave a comment on this post, along with your email address, by midnight EST, Sunday, November 23. You can increase your chances of winning, by entering more than one comment, but each additional comment must be meaningful and different. Also, if you post about this giveaway on your own blog and link back to APOOO, you get two more entry points. This contest is open to US and Canadian residents. I will use random.org to choose the winner. The winner will only be notified via the Web site, so you will need to come back to the Web site to see if you have won. The winner will be announced on Monday, November 24.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
(All are about J. D. Mason)
Have you read any books by J. D. Mason?
If so, what are some of your favorite reads?
What do you think of the sisters, Reesy and Connie, and their mother, Charlotte?
If you could have dinner with Mason, what questions would you ask her?
It’s Thanksgiving weekend and you’ve invited Ms. Mason to join you and your bookclub for a weekend to remember. What events would your book club come up with to keep Ms. Mason entertained. If you don’t belong to a local book club, share what the two of you would do together for your get-together weekend.
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Ok .. I have never read a book by Mason.. I checked amazon for previous titles and I haven’t read any .. I gotta get to the ball…
This would be a new author to me and you’ve sold me that she’s worth reading! Thanks for the chance to win!
I’ve read a few books by JD Mason and have enjoyed them all, some more than others.
I think my favorite is On the Eigth Day She Rested. I can’t pinpoint why but I remember the book pretty vivdly versus her other books I read.
Reesy, Connie and Charlotte must be in the new book that I haven’t read.
I would ask JD about her writing style and how it has appeared to change. Has she changed to suit publsher requests or has she always wanted to delve into the “drama” type books? Also, I would ask which book did she enjoy writing the most.
Not sure what I’d do or my club would do to keep her entertained. She appears to be laid back but maybe not.
Have you read any books by J. D. Mason? I’ve read AND ON THE EIGHTH DAY SHE RESTED, ONE DAY I SAW A BLACK KING, and DON’T WANT NO SUGAR.
If so, what are some of your favorite reads? ONE DAY I SAW A BLACK KING.
What do you think of the sisters, Reesy and Connie, and their mother, Charlotte? It’s been so long, can’t really remember.
If you could have dinner with Mason, what questions would you ask her? Is there anything she would have done differently in her literary journey?
It’s Thanksgiving weekend and you’ve invited Ms. Mason to join you and your bookclub for a weekend to remember. What events would your book club come up with to keep Ms. Mason entertained? Host a signing. Book discussions.
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I have never read any of Ms. Mason’s books.
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I have read all of her books and enjoyed them all except for one. I’m enjoying the series with Rees, Connie, and their self-centered mother, Charlotte. I saw her this past summer at a literary event and she is working on the fourth book. J.D. is one of my favorites. She is a real sweetheart.
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IT’S FUNNY ,I KNOW OF J.D. MASON , BUT UNFORTUNATELY NEVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO READ ANYTHING SHE WROTE. THANKS TO APOOO WEBSITE I WILL READ HER BOOKS AND ENCOURAGE MEMBERS OF SUGAR AND SPICE BOOK CLUB TO CHECK HER OUT. FROM WHAT I’VE READ ABOUT HER SO FAR, I THINK SHE’S MY KIND OF
AUTHOR. HOPE TO SEE HER IN 2009 AT THE NATIONAL BLACK BOOK FESTIVAL IN HOUSTON TEXAS(MAY16-MAY17),
THE NATIONAL BOOK CLUB CONFERENCE IN ATLANTA (JULY31-AUGUST2) OR THE NATIONAL BOOK EXPO IN
IN NEW YORK AT THE JACOB JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER(MAY28-MAY31) .
I also have not read this author. Based on comments regarding the story lines I need to put this author on my TBR list.
i have read two of ms.mason books ,one day i saw a black king and on the eighth day she rested although i have don’t want no sugar…. i really liked the debut book the best (black king) i ilke her writting style and would very much like to read the sequel to black king.i
JD and I are homegirls and just met this year, believe it or not. She’s a great writer and a wonderful person!
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Hey ladies…thanks for all the comments and one of you will be a lucky winner tomorrow…for those who don’t win and who haven’t read her any of her books I highly recommend you start with her first one…as she’s an author you should definitely add to your repetoire.
As much as I read, I am very surprised that I have not read any of her books. I will have to get her first 2 books and I hope I will be one of the winners of her lastest release.
would love to read- mrs.mommyy@gmail.com thanks for bringing her to my attention
If I could have dinner with Ms. Mason, we would discuss how she got into writing. Hopefully, I would have read her books and we could discuss them along with her favorite authors and their books.
I never read any of her books, but from these comments sims that I have to put her on my list to be read.
I’m new to the website. I have never read any of J.D.Mason’s books. I have four of them . before I start I would like to read them in order.
Could someone please tell me the correct order to read all of her books.
I have This Fire Down In My Soul
One Day I Saw A Black King, You Gotta Sin To Get Saved and That Devil’s No Friend of Mine. I will purchase any others today in order to begin reading.
Thanks
Aileen
Aileen thanks for stoppling by…and here’s the order for the books:
One Day I Saw a Black King
You Gotta Sin To Get Saved
This Fire Down in My Soul
That Devil’s No Friend of Mine
also her first book is And on the Eighth Day She Rested…excellent read…pick it up also.
Happy Reading.
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Hi Yasmin,
Thanks for the info. I’m looking over the Website and would love to join everything! I need to sign up for the 13 books to read , want my picture on the bookclub page would love to jion the ladies in conversation, I just too excited. Help a sister make it happen. I have read some good books and I don’t belong to a club.
I just ordered The Black Girl Next Door and Divas of Dutchess
Hey Aileen…we would love to have you join us for the Second Quarter book challenge…and go here to get a gravatar…www.gravatar.com so that your photo will show up with your comments…oh yeah to join the Second Quarter Challenger…here’s the link…add a comment with the books you plan to read…and then stop through on Sunday to update us with what books you read/plan to read:
http://www.apooobooks.com/quarter-2009-reading-challenge-weekly-update-2-2/
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