Rewind/Fast Forward List December 2008 Reads (15 books) 57–Something Like Beautiful by asha bandele 58–The Some Day List by Stacy Hawkins Adams 59–The List by Sherri Lewis 60–Midnight by Sister Souljah 61–Best of Everything by Kimberla Lawson Roby 62–Red Light Green Light by Margaret Johnson Hodge 63–Too Much of a Good Thing by JJ Murray [...]

I can’t believe that not only is December almost over but so is the year. As with any year, 2008 had its ups and downs and a new year is a welcome relief as we look forward to out with the old and in with the new.

What’s the best thing about Christmas? The food. Just kidding. Okay, not really. The food is great. However, I realize that Christmas is really a time to reflect on the sacrifices that Jesus made for us.

JUST FINISHED READING CURRENTLY READING WHAT I PLAN TO READ NEXT DISCUSSION QUESTION What’s on your reading list?  Share your list in the comments section below.

Sister Souljah, the hip-hop generation’s number one author and most compelling storyteller, delivers a powerful story about love and loyalty, strength and family. In her bestselling novel, The Coldest Winter Ever, Sister Souljah introduced the world to Midnight, a brave but humble lieutenant to a prominent underworld businessman. Now, in a highly anticipated follow-up to her million-selling masterpiece, she brings readers into the life and dangerously close to the heart of this silent, fearless young man.

APOOO is proud to announce the winners for the second week (Days 6-10) of the Thank God for a Book Giveaway.  Winners should email me  (apooo4u at yahoo dot com) no later than Monday, December 15 to claim their prize.  If I don’t hear from you by then, you will forfeit your prize and the book will [...]

In honor of Black Friday, APOOO is giving away not one but two books today. DRUMROLL please…the books are: Midnight by Sister Souljah and Sin No More by Kimberla Lawson Roby.

I read The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah years ago and fell in love with the character Midnight.  He was intelligent, possessed good manners, knew how to treat a sistah and was street-smart to boot.  So, when I heard that Sister Souljah was bringing Midnight back for his own book, appropriately titled MIdnight, I [...]

Check out what books APOOO members are reading during the month of November. Come join us and dialogue with us regarding books. Read along with us or share your comments regarding the books that you’ve read. We would love to have you join us.

Check out what books APOOO members are reading during the month of October. Come join us and dialogue with us regarding books. Read along with us or share your comments regarding the books that you’ve read. We would love to have you join us.