Favorite Books of 2009

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Happy New Year! As mentioned in last month’s 5 on the Fifth Column, we have compiled a listing of The RAW Reviewers’ Favorites for 2009, as featured on Blogging in Black.  Our team read hundreds of books last year, but we only spotlight 5 a month via this column, so be sure to check out [...]

Five on the Fifth (Dec 2009) at Blogging in Black

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We’re back over at Blogging in Black this month, so come on over and check out our column, Five on the Fifth, where we showcase five reviews, rated at the top of our rating scale.  Since we’ve been so busy over at RAWSISTAZ the last few months, we’ve missed deadlines for the past two columns, [...]

Flirt by Tracy Brown, K’wan and Angel Mitchell (Book Review)

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Flirt by Tracy Brown, K’wan and Angel Mitchell St. Martin‘s Griffin, November 2009 304 Pages, Paperback, $14.99 ISBN: 0312537018 Genre: Street Fiction RAW Rating: 4.5 (out of 5) Tracy Brown’s “Flirting with Disaster” chronicles 20-year-old Chloe as she navigates the dating scene.  Armed with good looks and high self esteem, Chloe refuses to fall victim [...]

Wife of the Gods by Gwei Quartey (Book Review)

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Wife of The Gods by Kwei Quartey Random House, July 2009 336 Pages, Hardcover, $24.00 ISBN: 1400067596 Genre: Mystery RAW Rating: 4.5 (out of 5) Darko Dawson, detective inspector with the Accura, Ghana police department, is called to investigate a murder in the remote town of Ketuna.  A young medical school student whose passion was [...]

The Day Begins with Christ by Adrienna Dionna Turner (Book Review)

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The Day Begins With Christ by Adrienna Dionna Turner AuthorHouse, December 2008 224 Pages, Paperback, $18.98 ISBN: 1438919018 Genre: Christian Fiction RAW Rating: 5.0 (out of 5) Adrienna Dionna Turner presents a tool for every five-fold ministry and layperson to develop a close and secure relationship with God.  THE DAY BEGINS WITH CHRIST is a [...]

A Deep Dark Secret by Kimberla Lawson (Book Review)

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A Deep Dark Secret by Kimberla Lawson Roby William Morrow, September 2009 192 Pages, Hardcover, $19.99 ISBN: 0061443093 Genre: Fiction RAW Rating: 5.0 (out of 5) Seven-year-old Jillian was the happiest little girl in the world.  She was finally going to get a father and soon a new baby sister.  She grew into a responsible [...]

E. Lynn Harris’ Books – In Review

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For many, E. Lynn Harris has been a favorite since his first book was released, but for those who need to catch up, his list of books are below.  We have reviewed many of his books, so wanted to share some of our past reviews with you. MAMA DEAREST – BOOK DESCRIPTION One of E. [...]

Yes, I Can Set My House in Order by Keith K. Carter (Book Review)

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**BOOK REVIEW by Deltareviewer Yes, I Can Set My House in Order Keith K. Carter 48hrbooks.com 978-061527-0883 January 8, 2009 5 Stars I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil 4:13).  In these deeply troubled economic times, we must reconstruct our vision to be financially independent.  Carter has carefully researched the Word [...]

The Children of Children Keep Coming: An Epic Griotsong (Book Review)

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The Children of Children Keep Coming: An Epic Griotsong by Russell L. Goings Karen Hunter Publishing, February 2009 300 Pages, Hardcover, $19.99 ISBN: 1416566465 Genre: Poetry RAW Rating: 4.5 (out of 5) Alex Haley’s Roots brought to the screen a more thorough account of heritage, struggle and triumph. As I was reading the introduction to [...]

5 on the Fifthteenth (August 2009)

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Oops! We missed getting these out on the 5th this month, but wanted to make sure you still got your fill of Five on the Fifth(teenth).  Enjoy! Love Trumps Game by D.Y. Phillips LOVE TRUMPS GAME by D.Y. Phillips shows just how spoiled Neema is. If she asks her mother to babysit her children while [...]