Heard It All Before by Michele Grant (Book Review)

Reviewed: Feb 28, 2010 Heard It All Before by Michele Grant Dafina Books, January 2010 320 Pages, Paperback, $14.00 ISBN: 0758242190 Genre: Street Fiction RAW Rating: 4.0 (out of 5) After successful suburbanite, Jewellen Capwell and her ex-fiance went their separate ways two years ago, she couldn’t wait to get back into the dating scene. However, she quickly learns dating can be emotionally draining. Jewellen has heard it all before; the games and lies from the men she’s dated. When her best friend Renee invites Jewellen to attend a basketball game on the Southside, she is reluctant... 

Favorite Books of 2009

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 http://www.blackbookreviews.net to see other titles which made it to our favorites list. We look forward to sharing more great books with you in 2010! ——————– January 2009 Once You’ve Touched The Heart by Iris Bolling The Hood Life: A Bentley Manor Tale by Meesha... 

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

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 to guys who just want to get in her pants.  When she meets Trey, she  thinks she’s found a man who respects her enough to wait and who doesn’t mind spending money on her.  But all that glitters isn’t gold and... 

Wife of the Gods by Gwei Quartey (Book Review)

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 to provide HIV/AIDS awareness and education to the residents of Ketuna and surrounding towns, is found murdered and the powers-that-be believe the truth will prevail by utilizing the investigative skills of the police from the capitol city ,and specifically Darko,... 

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

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 blessed 50-day workbook guide.  Adrienna has certainly allowed God His honor and omnipotent teaching at every level of Christianity. This 50-day workbook is a foundation for teaching, learning, and practicing righteous living.  Readers will understand... 

A Deep Dark Secret by Kimberla Lawson (Book Review)

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 teenager, obeying her parents, exceeding in school and being a loving, attentive older sister to her baby sister.  On the outside, Jillian is your typical energetic teenager, but on the inside, she’s protecting a deep, dark secret. Afraid to tell anyone because she knows... 

E. Lynn Harris’ Books – In Review

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. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 25%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } MAMA... 

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

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 THE CHILDREN OF CHILDREN KEEP COMING: An Epic Griotsong, Roots immediately came to mind. THE CHILDREN OF CHILDREN begins with the spotlight on two runaway slaves. Their destiny is the Freedom Train where they have hopes of reaching freedom and liberation. Interestingly... 

The Seeds of Green Mangoes by Janette Scobie (Book Review)

The Seeds of Green Mangoes by Janete Scobie Capucine Books, December 2008 376 Pages, Paperback, $13.95 ISBN: 0615267866 Genre: Fiction RAW Rating: 4.5 (out of 5) THE SEEDS OF GREEN MANGOES is literary fiction at its best.  This debut novel by Scobie is beautifully written and layered with more than just a coming of age story.  Creola Phlogene is a young woman living on the fictional Caribbean island of St. Dominique.  Living with her embittered grandmother, who treats her as royalty in their impoverished surroundings, is finding life confining when she discovers she has sensual love. ... 

‘Til Debt Do Us Part by Michelle Larks (Book Review)

Reviewed: Mar 31, 2009 ‘Til Debt Do Us Part by Michelle Larks Urban Books, June 2009 300 Pages, Paperback, $12.95 ISBN: 160162994X Genre: Christian Fiction RAW Rating: 5.0 (out of 5)   When Nikki and Jeff married, Jeff devised a five-year plan for their life together.  During the first five years, they were to lay the groundwork for a life financially stable enough for them to start a family.  At the core of having a five-year financial plan was Jeff’s desire to never live in poverty.  Though Jeff’s plan was a good one, he became tenacious about following it and, as a result,... 

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