Meet the Mocha Reading Group
By APOOO • Sep 12th, 2008 • Category: APOOO Features, Head of the Class •
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Mocha Reading Group
TAKES FIVE WITH APOOO
Location: Online
When Founded: August 2006
Number of Members: 9
Name FIVE authors whose books your book club enjoys reading together.
Mary B. Morrison
E. Lynn Harris
Kayla Perrin
Carl Weber
JD Mason
List the FOUR BEST books that your book club has read this year.
Just Too Good To Be True by E. LYNN HARRIS
Something on the Side by CARL WEBER
Sexcapades by HONEY B
Casanegra by BLAIR UNDERWOOD and STEVEN BARNES with TANANARIVE DUE
List THREE books—the last book your club read, the current book your club is reading, the book your club plans to read next.
AUGUST’S BOOK- YOU GOTTA SIN TO GET SAVED BY JD MASON
SEPTEMBER’S BOOK- JUST TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE BY E. LYNN HARRIS
OCTOBER’S BOOK- WHO’S LOVING YOU BY MARY B. MORRISON
Offer TWO tips for a successful book club meeting.
TIP #1- What is discussed during the book club meeting stays at the book club meeting.
TIP #2- Be open and have fun. Everyone has an opinion, embrace them all.
If your group could have dinner with ONE author, who would be your group’s choice and why?
Mocha would enjoy the honor of having dinner with Mr. Carl Weber. As lovers of the written word, the ladies of Mocha would be interested in knowing what inspires the various storylines as well as the myriad of characters. Mocha would like to know if any of the stories are based on true-life experiences and whether we will see any of Mr. Weber’s titles on the big screen.
GOTTA RUN…BUT BEFORE WE DEPART:
What makes your book club unique and different from any other book club?
With the perfect blend of educators, trainers, speech-language pathologists, and mothers, the Mocha Reading Group of Nashville, TN has had the opportunity to experience ‘the world through words’ for the past two years. In our monthly fellowship and book discussions, our emotions have ranged from laughter to tears, anger to sympathy, understanding to ‘why in the world did they do that.’ Some of us have been able to relate to various characters in our selected books, while others of us just pray that those characters never surface in our lives.
Is your group currently accepting membership? If so, whom should we contact?
Mocha always welcomes new members. Please feel free to contact us at mochareadinggroup@gmail.com
How can one reach your group on the Web? http://www.freewebs.com/mochareadinggroup/index.htm
APOOO thanks Mocha Reading Group for visiting with us today and we wish you many years of happy reading!
DISCUSSION QUESTION
How did your group come up with the name for your book club?
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Hello Mocha Reading Group!!! You’ll look like a fun-loving group. I love your tip about embracing each persons opinion, that is very, very important!
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O.O.S.A. (Only One keyStroke Away) was selected because we’re an online book club and we’re always ‘Only One keyStroke Away’ from doing something; chatting, emailing, reviewing and or recommending a book. <3 :0
Hey Ladies,
Nice to meet you ladies. Congrats on your feature at APOOO. I see we enjoy some of the same authors, YIPPEEE!!! I had the pleasure of meeting E. Lynn Harris last month here in Oak Park, IL. Wonderful person and writer. And I would to meet Carl Weber as well.
I second that motion as far as you have to take everyones opinion in consideration. There is no other way.
My book club is called Reader’s Paradise and we were featured on APOOO back on Sept. 4th and we came up with the name because for us reading is an escape from the everyday life and likes being on an island or paradise. Keep up the good work ladies and have fun doing it.
Tangerine
Reader’s Paradise Book Club
Hi Ladies of Mocha… love your spirit
congratulations on being freatured in APOOO!!
Your August and September books are in my TBR pile. I look forward to the E Lynn Harris book. I love him. I wish you ladies continued success with your club. I am going to have to make sure I share tip 1 at my book clubs 1st meeting.
Hi Mocha Reading Group,
Motown Review got it’s name because of the Motown Revue. It was just a play on words. We were nameless for about 2 years before we decided on that name.
Our group had dinner with Carl Weber when his first book came out. He was a fun dinner companion and had lots of stories to tell. Me and another member also had dinner with him on another occasion.
We read E.Lynn Harris book in August, We had a good discussion. I think I was the only one who did not really care for the book.
Happy Reading,
Jeanette
Ladies of Mocha, love that name, BookClub rules the world.
angelia
angeliavmenchan.com
Congrats Mocha and keep up the good work….
Mocha, Caramel, Fudge and Vanilla all different shades we are like a box of crayons all diferent sizes and colors, but the crayons live better together in their box than we do here on earth …lol
Ladies -
Greeting to each of you!
August 2006 is a long time for a book club and I bless you with more longevity! Congrats on the feature here at APOOO. Your Vegas themed tip is pretty cool – What stays in …………..stays in ………………
Our book club was originally named after a members business but in April of 2007 during a BOM discussion we changed it to Reader’s Paradise. We toyed with Reader’s Playground as well. You see when we think of book we think of escaping, playing in another persons world and jus chillin!!! We needed a name befitting of our vibe so Reader’s Paradise won!
I hope you all had fuin on your day I’m looking forward to see who is featured Monday
A special thank you for the opportunity to be featured as part of the Head of the Class in September! The ladies of MOCHA appreciate all of the comments from fellow readers and bookclubs.
I think that Mocha is a great group. Anything to continue the fantastic voyage of discovery. Congratulations and good luck to you all.
I enjoy being a part of Mocha by being the husband of one of the members. Thank you for the Saturdays when I get to ride my ATV with my friends!
Hello ladies of MOCHA, I’m so excited about joining and reading these intringing novels. Thanks for welcoming me to the club. See ya soon.
Hey Ladies,
Great concept and idea!! I love to see AA Women and Men reading great literary works. Congratulations and Great Work!!
Make sure you read “Secret Life of Bees” before the movie comes out this fall!! It is a GREAT read!!
De
Hey Ladies-
Great to see you all having much fun and strengthening the sisterhood! Keep up the good work. : )
I love it when people read. If you get a chance read Bad Girls Burn Slow. I don’t remember the name of the author but it was good. Enjoy!! Take care.
Hey guys!! Great group. I see Qualls is part of the group as well. Yall do your thing, I wish I could juggle more reading on top of the reading I already have to do for grad school and work my 3 jobs. You get much love and respect from me.
Godspeed on your future reads!!
You know what they say, “Reading is fundamental”, but it is also extremely entertaining!!! Reading a good book is like drifting off into the scene of the chapter you’re reading. And if you’re anything like me, it’s also a good way to stay out of trouble, if you know what I mean
Congratulations on the exposure!!!
Hey Mocha Reading Group,
Carl Weber seems to be the man of the hour as a dinner guest. Great picture. Keep up the good work.
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Hi Mocha,
I love that name! Congrats on your feature!
I’ve heard many wonderful things about the Mocha reading group, the power of the literature, the heated emotions, the budding friendships and love of reading. I only wish I could join, I live 200 miles away. But, ladies, you group is great, keep reading and pass your love of learning to others. Congrats on your profile.
Being a dark complexion sister and growing up not liking my color. I appreciate your clubs name and what it represents. Black is definitely beautiful.
TIP #1- What is discussed during the book club meeting stays at the book club meeting. We live by this motto.
Keep doing what you’re doing. You are encouraging me to read more. Be blessed!!!!
Hello ladies…It was a pleasure to read your profile, looks like you all are about business. Too often, reading clubs turn into monthly gossip-fests. Keep up the great reading and great fellowship!
Your book club sounds so fun! I need more motivation to read.
Hey Ladies,
I love that name Mocha. Great concept to embrace everyone’s opinion. I agree that, an indivdiual can experience the world through words.
Hey ladies,
Just a note to say that I’m so glad to be a part of Mocha. It’s cool to connect with other fans of the written word as well as fans of some of my favorite authors. I’m so glad we’ve been successful with keeping up with the latest releases. Let’s keep moving. Thanks, Amber, for all your hard work.
Hey Ladies,
I’m looking forward to many more great book discussions and fellowship.
Hello members of MOCHA it is a great to see a group of African-American ladies take time to embrace reading and love it!!! Keep up the good work and congratulations on your feature this month.
Hey!
Being a member of Mocha has blessed me in many ways. I enjoy reading our selections for pleasure, our monthly fellowship and disussions, and our outings together. As an only child I have gained something I’ve never had…a true sense of sisterhood!!
Love you ladies!!!
Hello Ladies (and sir…lol),
Your book club is fantastic! May all your members and their families be blessed. I wish you much peace and prosperity.
In God’s will,
big kev
cool profile ladies!
This is such a blessing! Great job ladies! That is such a beautiful picture.
Congrats MOCHA ladies on our feature this month! I truly enjoy the fellowship we share each month and have gained so many new sister-friends as a result. Let’s keep it up ladies!
Love ya,
Zuri
Hello Mocha Ladies!!!
You guys look like a nice group of ladies! Congratulations on the success of your book club. Wishing you many many BLESSINGS to come!
MOCHA. Great name. Congrat. regarding your feature! Makes me want to go out and join a book club. Stay true to your mission. Reading is FUNdamental!
I love being a member of the Mocha Book Club!! This group has allowed me to express myself in ways that I could not imagine. We have a wonderful time together and I enjoy spending my Saturday’s with you ladies.
Hello All, Congrats on your book club and I wish you sucess and blessings!!!!!
You guys look like a fun book club and I also enjoy the same books you are reading. It is nice to see young ladies enjoying a good book and coming together to share thoughts and ideas.
Congratulations on being featured on Apooo. Please keep up the good work .
Congratulations on being featured. Just another testiment to YES WE DO READ!!!!!
Hello Ladies- Congratulations on a lovely website. Your ability to challenge each others minds while embracing friendship is truly inspiring!! Keep up the good work
Thank you, thank you, thank you to Mocha Reading Group for opening up the cyber doors and giving us a glimpse into your book world. Book clubs make the world go ‘round. Congratulations on the success of your book club.
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