Comments on: Musing Mondays, Book Recommendations

By: Dera

Dera — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:34:53 +0000

I recommend books to people according to their taste or favorite genre. Not every recommendation is for everyone. I recommended The House at Sugar Beach to the African American Studies chair because it is about Africa-- I did not know that her parents lived their for a while before she was born and one of her siblings was born there. I recommended From Harvey River to readers of Jamaican descent. I recommend Song Yet Sung and Sweetwsmoke to lovers of historical fiction. I recommend Beverly Jenkins books to those who love romance and black history. Dera´s last blog post..Sister Souljah, Part III: The Creative Side

By: Lashonda Silver

Lashonda Silver — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:07:29 +0000

I was so disappointed in the overall story of Midnight. And I really looked forward to this book.My daughter and her roommate want to read it and I am sending it to her with no words from me tosee what she has to say.

By: Ms. Toni

Ms. Toni — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:35:13 +0000

How often do you recommend books to others, and who do you recommend them to? Do you only recommend books to your “reading friends” or to anyone you think might find the book interesting? What does it take for a book to make it to your ‘recommendation’ list?

All the time and to whoever will listen. I look for creativity, a believable plot, character devolpment, and good pacing. Twists, turns, drama and good sex doesn’t hurt.

Ms. Toni´s last blog post..OOSA Online Book Club gave 5 stars to: Dutch 3

By: Rhonda McKnight

Rhonda McKnight — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:15:18 +0000

Pat – I’ll look for your list. I’ll be posting a list on Wednesday. The 5 best Christian Fiction for 2008 from 5 avid readers and then I’ll list my favorites.

Yasmin – I’m sure the Gather meeting was great. The book had soooooooo many things to talk about.

By: APOOO

APOOO — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:39:12 +0000

Rhonda–Gather Together in My Name was the May/APOOO BOM…it made for a lively discussion…lots of feedback. Hope APOOO get’s a review book of Pat’s The Chosen. A lot of the books I recommended were not only good but review books to boot.

Angelia–glad you’re enjoying The Heretic’s Daughter…as I read that one my mouth dropped a lot…lol.

Anna–I’ve heard a lot about Neil Garman books…I’m going to have to check one out from the library.

Carleen–Happy New Year right backatcha.

Kenae–hear you about liking a book and not recommending it…I have a few books on that list.

Lashonda–lots of good books on your list…wait what happened to Midnight…rotflmao…hehe.

Patricia–don’t forget to drop by tomorrow and leave the link to your list can’t wait to see what made it.

By: PatriciaW

PatriciaW — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:13:14 +0000

I'm posting my faves for the year on my blog tomorrow. I recommend mostly to book lovers too but occasionally to anyone who I think might be interested based on the relationship I have with them (or if they ask for my opinion). PatriciaW´s last blog post..Mortimer Literary Agency Mentor Contest Winner Announced

By: Lashonda

Lashonda — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:22:34 +0000

I recommend books to fellow lovers. I often know what they like to read and if I find a book that fits the bill I let them know. I have read alot of romance this year, stayed away from my norm of Urban Lit(My daughter is the only one in my circle who reads them with me). The books have read this year and passed on are:

Sweet Georgia Brown By Cheryl Robinson
Shameless Hoodwives By Meesha Mink and De’neesha Diamond
The HoodLife By Meesha Mink and De’neesha Diamond
Protect and Serve By Gwyneth Bolton
The Law of Desire By Gwyneth Bolton
Make it Hot By Gwyneth Bolton
Two Grooms and a Wedding By Adrianne Byrd
Pleasure By Eric Jerome DIckey
Waking with Enemies By Eric Jerome Dickey(But I think this was a 2007 read I can not remember)
Thug Matrimony By Wahida Clark

By: Rhonda McKnight

Rhonda McKnight — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:02:15 +0000

I’m a pushy recommender especially in the bookstore. I find most browsers are looking for something new. Can’t tell you how many of my friends books I have sold just saying, “This was really good.” And don’t let it be a man looking for a gift, chile all you got to do is hand it to him and he’s off to the register before I say more.

Most of my friends are avid readers and writers and they don’t need any help. Those occassional readers call me and I tell them. Lately I’ve been really pushing Claudia Mair Burney’s work, because she is the bomb. Now I’ll be pushing The Someday List and Chosen by Pat Haley.

I try to help new authors. They need all the help they can get when they’re competing with the big guns who sell just because.

By: Kenae

Kenae — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:51:03 +0000

It takes a lot for me to recommend a book to people. it has to be unique and new. The story has to stay with me.

In general I know the type of readers my friends are so I have a general idea of the book I have read what they would like.

Just because I generally like a book does not mean I would recommend it.

By: Carleen

Carleen — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:54:33 +0000

Wow, I'm honored to be in such great company! Thanks Yasmin and Angelia! Happy New Year!!!! All my recommends are over at my blog. Carleen´s last blog post..Guest post from The Bottom of Heaven