Diversity in Reading (DIR)

RAWSISTAZ decided (December 2002) that we wanted to expand our reading to various genres, so we've adapted the Diversity in Reading program.  This allows us to select a multitude of themes and select our reading selections using them.  View Annual RAWSISTAZ Reading Lists.

"Diversity in Reading 2008"

<<View 2008 Reading List>>
January - Better Than I Know Myself (Friendship)
February – The Pleasure Releaser (Erotica/Romantic Suspense)
March - First Time Out (Debut Authors)
April – Touch My Soul (Christian/Inspirational)
May – We Are Family (Through Good Times & Bad)
June – Strong Black Men (Male Authors)
July – A Chick Lit Here/A Chick Lit There (Chicklit/Sistagirl)
August – Perfect Late Night Reading (Quick Reads)
September – Mix It Up (Various Genres)
October – Out Of This World (Paranormal/Sci Fi)
November – When Things Fall Apart (Real Life Issues)
December – Family Time (RAW Authors & Recipes)
 

"Diversity in Reading 2007"
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January - New to the Game (debut authors)
February - Hot & Spicy (black erotica)
March - When Perfect Ain't Possible (Love & Drama in relationships/family)
April - Laugh Out Loud (funny/humor)
May - My Sista, My Sista (Celebrating Sisterhood/Female Authors)
June - Oh Brotha (male authors)
July - Whodunit? (mystery)
August - Guilty Pleasures
September - It's a Family Affair (Celebrating our member authors)
October - On the Edge (Thriller/Horror)
November - Let the Blessings Flow (Christian Fiction)
December - In the Kitchen (recipes & cookbooks)

"Diversity in Reading 2006"
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"Diversity in Reading 2005"

<<View 2005 Reading List>>

January - Where are they Now?
February - Hot & Steamy Romance
March - Faith Based Fiction
April - In the Tropic Sun
May - Sister Sleuths
June - Brothers Who Write Mystery
July - Oh No They Didn't
August - Debut Authors
September - Sisterfriends/Chick Lit
October - Deep Brothas
November - Literary Legends
December - Hidden Gems

January – “New Beginnings/Notable Newbies” (debut authors/fiction & non fiction)
February – “Awareness” (Black History)
March –“It’s All About You” (Self Awareness/Self Help)
April –“Knowing the Strength of Your Dollar to Stretch It” (Financial Management & Investing)  
May –“Autobiography” (various i.e. male, female, young, old, contemporary, historical, etc.)
June –“Good Things Come in Small Packages” (Short Stories – Poetry)
July –“Cultural Enlightenment” (authors from various cultures/fiction & non fiction)
August –“Out of the mouth of babes” (Children’s books/ challenges of today’s youth, character, etc.)
September –“When It’s Not About You” (Volunteering & Mentoring)
October –“Awareness” (Political)
November –“Karma” (Inspiration/Spiritual)
December –“Healthy Eating & Living” (Recipes – traditional, vegetarian & vegan)

January - "New Beginnings/Notable Newbies" (debut authors/fiction)
February - "Love is in the Air: Romance" (Romance or Love Poetry)
March - It's a Family Affair (Children Books or Books dealing with Family)
April - "It is Time to Laugh" (Comedy)
May - "That's My Mama" or Inspirational Books (focus on mothers)
June - "Let's Hear it for the Boys" (focus on men)
July - "Making You Hot" (Erotica)
August - "Shaping Up Mind, Body, &Soul" (self-help)
September - "Sister Friends & Sisterhood"
October - "SCREAM!" (horror)
November - "Sister Sleuths" (mystery/thrillers)
December - "In the Kitchen" (recipes & cooking)