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Imagine Africa
Par Mia Couto, David Brookshaw, Scholastique Mukasonga, Cedric Nunn, Paulina Chiziane. 2014
Imagine Africa and its theme of "Revolution" is introduced by Georges Lory who opens the collection with his essay, "Poets…
to your quills, Africa is taking off". Through a collage of poems, essays, fiction, and visual art, Imagine Africa gives us a glimpse of a kaleidoscopic contemporary Africa.From the Trade Paperback edition.Maizon at Blue Hill
Par Jacqueline Woodson. 1992
Maizon takes the biggest step in her life when she accepts a scholarship to boarding school and says good-bye to…
her grandmother and her best friend, Margaret. Blue Hill is beautiful, and challenging-but there are only five black students, and the other four are from wealthy families. Does Maizon belong at Blue Hill after all?Girls From da Hood 9
Par Meisha Camm, Amaleka Mccall, Chunichi, Tysha. 2013
Urban Books' popular Girls from da Hood series is back, bringing readers more dramatic tales about the lives of some…
tough, resourceful women who can hold their own when things get rough on the streets. Cheyenne and Kelsi grew up together in the hood. They're best friends who've always had each other's backs--until Cheyenne's father is released from prison and Kelsi can't resist his advances. Their scandalous affair might do more than just tear apart a friendship; it could destroy Cheyenne's whole world. Angela Farmer's early childhood was filled with neglect and abuse at the hands of her drug-addicted mother. Not even the love and support of her foster parents could totally erase her painful memories. In an effort to rid herself of her demons, Angela makes it her mission to protect others, but her methods strike fear in the hearts of the people around her. Eva is a good, churchgoing girl who seems to have the perfect life, until she's wrongly accused of embezzling from her clients. Caught up in a struggle to prove her innocence, she is forced to face the grittier side of life. She enters into a sexually charged world fueled by power, murder, and greed, where she must adapt if she's going to survive. Eva wants to remain true to herself and everything she's been taught in the church, but like Jay Z says, "When church is over, life begins."Les Tales: Tempted to Touch
Par Fiona Zedde, Skyy, Nikki Rashan. 2014
Three Urban Books authors join forces to entertain readers with erotic tales of forbidden lesbian love.Temple is the epitome of…
a true fangirl. Since childhood, she has idolized her favorite actress, Ursula Moore. She is stoked to find out that Ursula will be a guest at the Atlanta convention she's attending with fellow fangirl friends Cree and Nia. When Temple's girlfriend attempts to ruin her weekend, the only thing that can turn it around is meeting Ursula. To her surprise, more savory options than getting an autograph are presented. Temple has to decide if she is going to stay a devoted fan or cross the line and find out what it's like to sleep with her favorite celebrity. Taryn's and Nina's lives unite in an intense and fiery connection through their one common link: Layne, the woman they both loved. Taryn, a reserved wife, is unaware of her own astounding beauty and lurking alter ego. Nina is Layne's tempting mistress. With their damaged hearts, they challenge the unacceptable and cross boundaries into a disturbing affair that pushes the limits of erotic gratification and exploration. Their stormy battles are fought not only against one another, but also within. Secrets are exposed, hidden agendas are revealed, and the line to the forbidden is erased.Chloe has always had a crush on Kai, her mother's best friend. She hoped that when she went away to college, her desire would go away, but when she returns home after losing her straight-out-of-college job, she finds that her attraction to Kai is stronger than ever. When she runs into Kai at a local fair, the sparks fly between the two women in a way that cannot be ignored. Chloe becomes determined to seduce Kai, vowing to have the older woman, no matter the cost.Nobody's Son
Par Zaria Garrison. 2013
Semaj Matthews is a private detective whose life revolves around helping people locate their lost loved ones. The one person…
he's been unsuccessful in finding is his own birth father, but the reason is that he never wanted to find him. He often tells himself that he doesn't care. He's become a successful man in spite of the fact that his only male role models were the great dads he watched on television each week. In the midst of planning his wedding to the love of his life, Semaj receives an anonymous tip that turns everything he's ever believed upside down. The caller tells him the name of his father, and he's shocked to learn that it's a man he's admired his entire life--America's favorite TV Dad, Wayne James. Frustrated, Semaj lashes out at the world and finds himself on the wrong side of the law, where only the Heavenly Father can save him and his earthly father.Around the Way Girls 7
Par Chunichi, B.L.U.N.T., Karen P. Williams. 2010
There's a saying that if you're from my part of town, you're from around the way.Following in the footsteps of…
its successful predecessors, Around the Way Girls 7 showcases three popular Urban Books authors and their versions of some very tough, street-smart girls. Nina and Mouse are a couple just trying to survive the hater nation. Only problem is Nina's a little paranoid when it comes to other women, and Mouse is usually guilty as charged. Fed up with Mouse's cheating, Nina begins to creep a little herself, but will her revenge blow up in her face??Diamond hates her messed-up life, her sorry-behind county recipient daddy and his broke, crack-smoking girlfriend. Most of all, Diamond hates her mother, who didn't love her enough to stick around. But there are two sides to every story, and Diamond is about to hear the other side to hers. ?Homegirls Whakelah, LaShawn, and Misha have big dreams to make it out of Webster Projects. There was a time their bond seemed unbreakable, but now that Misha has found love and a ticket to the big time, her friends want to go along for the ride. How far are they willing to go to chase that paper?Under the Peach Tree
Par Charlay Marie. 2014
Hope grew up feeling ugly and unloved. Called "the devil" by her mother, she was not allowed to attend church…
on Sundays with her twin sister, Faith. At fifteen, Hope is wild. She no longer cares about her mother, or anyone else for that matter.When her mother kicks her out of the house, Hope spends several days homeless and alone--until she runs into an elderly blind prophetess named May. She offers Hope a gift from God: a new home where she is taught the true meaning of love, family, and God.When Hope meets Dante, a quirky yet attractive boy who visits with May every day, her life changes even more. With young love in the air, Hope feels like nothing can go wrong. But just when she thinks her life is perfect, she learns that May is dying of cancer. Hope must learn how to conquer her deepest fears and have faith that all things work together for the good of God. With everything she's experienced in her young life, will she be able to trust God?Almost Doesn't Count
Par Angela Winters. 2012
Amid the glitz and glam of Washington, D.C.'s elite circle of movers and shakers are three ambitious ladies reaching for…
the top--and ready to face any obstacle in their way. . .Switching from life on the White House fast track to stay-at-home mom doesn't quite suit Sherise--especially once she suspects her husband is having an affair. And when she receives a threatening note, it's clear someone wants revenge--but who, and for what?. . ..When successful lawyer Billie gets romantically involved with a client who might be involved in a drug operation, she discovers she may have made a fatal mistake--and far more than her career is on the line. . ..Juggling her work at the Pentagon with her personal life is turning out to be more complicated--and more dangerous--than Erica expected. When her little brother gets pulled into the fray, Erica will have to make a life-changing choice. . ..Between conniving exes, power hungry bosses, meddling relatives, and secrets that just won't stay hidden, these ladies are making their own personal headlines--in the world's most news-making city. . .The Flower Mat
Par Mihoko Inoue, Shugoro Yamamoto, Eileen B. Hennessy. 1977
Set in eighteenth-century Japan, The Flower Mat unravels the story of a young bride born into a traditional family, groomed…
in the virtues of ideal womanhood, and finally tempered in tragedy brought about by political intrigue. Readers everywhere will find this a solid account of personal development and responsibility in the life of one Japanese woman.Unconditionally Single (Honey Diaries #3)
Par Mary B. Morrison. 2009
Honey Thomas once made her living as a tough-talking prostitute and madam, but those days are long gone. Now, Honey…
runs a counseling center that helps women get off the streets. The best part is her new life is being bankrolled by money stolen from her ex-pimp, Valentino James. But Valentino wants his money back, and he's willing to kill Honey to get it. Now Honey has to figure out what's important, what she can do without, and who she needs in her life to discover the happiness she deserves. . ."Hot times in Atlanta keep Morrison's erotic Honey Diaries blazing." --Publishers Weekly"Mix dirty red drama, relationship scandals, suspense, love and you get my girl Mary B. Morrison." --Vickie StringerShortie Like Mine (Ni-Ni Girl Chronicles)
Par Ni-Ni Simone. 2008
A YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult ReadersWhat happens when the girl everyone least expects gets the guy all…
the chicks want...?she can rock Apple Bottoms jeans and stilettos like nobody's business, but she's got her share of issues. It's not easy being the thickest one in her clique or hiding that her rebellious twin sister Toi is playing wifey to the neighborhood thug. And Seven is definitely not happy that she's feelin' the school's hottest baller, Josiah, especially since he's dating her high maintenance girlfriend, Deeyah. But when Deeyah decides to play Josiah and his worst enemy against each other, she'll have everyone facing off in the worst way. The question is can Seven try and set things right or does she end up trying to save herself from major heartbreak?Sadri Returns to Bali
Par Elisabeth Waldmeier, Susan Laube. 2002
The Galungan festival in Bali marks the victory of dharma (order) over adharma(disorder). It is celebrated by the Balinese Hindus,…
who believe that duringthese ten days of prayers, offerings, and feasting, their revered ancestors return to their former homes to be welcomed and entertained. Using this entrancing setting, Swiss illustrator and painter Elisabeth Waldmeier relates the exhilarating festival of the fun-loving Balinesc people through the eyes of a former child dancer, Sadri, who descends to his previous home to participate in the annual rapturous village celebrations. A delightful story accompanying enchanting and detailed illustrations, this book will captivate both children and adults alike.Tappin' On Thirty
Par Candice Dow. 2008
From Candice Dow comes a sexy, soul searching novel about love lost, new beginnings, and the big 3-0. . .…
As a successful legal consultant, Devin Patterson's professional life is good. But his personal life is another story. Devin let his true love slip away when his now ex-wife intentionally got pregnant. He loves his six-year-old daughter, but as the clock ticks on his thirtieth birthday, he can't help reminiscing about the past--and he's not alone. . . With her model looks and her law career, people wonder why Taylor Jabowski is still single as she's approaching her thirtieth birthday. But Taylor knows exactly why: Scooter, the high school sweetheart she broke up with when she was young and foolish. She hasn't been in love since, and with her class reunion coming up, Taylor can't help fantasizing about winning him back. . . As Devin opens his heart to the idea of a new relationship, and Taylor tries to re-connect with Scooter, their paths cross. They discover they have more in common than regrets from the past. Now that they're older and wiser, can they figure it out?Show and Tell (A Friends & Sins Novel #2)
Par Niobia Bryant. 2008
Four friends are about to discover that getting your desires met can sometimes cost you everything. . .Monica Winters, aka…
Alizé, can't turn down the chance to intern at one of the nations' most prestigious companies. Even if it means working side by side with the only man she's ever loved, who's now planning a wedding with another woman. . .Hard-working single mom Latoya James, aka Moët, has finally healed her relationship with her religious parents. But when her baby's father, a multi-platinum rap artist, demands sole custody of their daughter, she wonders how to hold onto her faith when she has no choice but to fight dirty. . . Keesha Lands, aka "Dom" Perignon, gave up her lucrative stripper job and is working at her daughter's daycare center. But burying her past is harder than she thinks--and soon it will take every ounce of strength to resist her old life. . . When a New York socialite takes her under her wing, Danielle Johnson, aka Cristal, finds herself tempted by the good life. But can her relationship with the sexy handyman who's taught her everything about love survive her fantasies of wealth? Raves for Niobia Bryant"Sexy as sin describes this provocative novel to a T. . .explosive."--Romantic Times "A drama-filled, action-packed, page-turning novel of friendship." --The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers"Bryant does a great job of bringing forth characters that are feisty, diverse and interesting." --Romantic TimesSoulmates Dissipate (Soulmates Dissipate #1)
Par Mary B. Morrison. 2001
A soulful, sexy tale of true love tested, this bestselling debut novel began an exciting series that continues to explore…
life's most intense relationships. . .Fashion photographer Jada Diamond Tanner may have her pick of fine men, but no one has captured her heart like gorgeous financial advisor Wellington Jones. From their first embrace, Jada knows he is the soulmate she has waited for. But while the love she shares with Wellington is exhilarating, Jada faces challenges she never imagined--from a beautiful rival, hungry for love, and from Wellington's overbearing socialite mother, who believes Jada will never fit into her circle. Forced to make difficult choices, Jada learns painful lessons about trust and commitment. . .and discovers the courage to celebrate each day, with or without the man she loves.The Secret Cave of Kamanawa
Par Ray Lanterman, Helen Lamar Berkey. 1968
A classic story, this young adult adventure book takes readers to the Hawaiian Islands.The Secret Cave of Kamanawa is a…
story about a secret burial cave of an old Hawaiian ali'i or chief. It provides the adventure which both the main characther, "Boy" and the reader experience.The Hawaiian chief is an ancestor of the Cat-Woman, and she is rightfully proud as she tells of how he gained in marriage the hand of a lovely Molokai princess. And when she tells Boy of the ritual of burying chiefs in secluded caves, she is not aware that anyone would attempt to find them, much less the youngster who is eagerly clinging to her every word.The search for the cave takes you over the mountainous terrain of Hawaii, much as you would find it if you were to go there now. This is a story which might take place even today in Hawaii; who knows, perhaps you can do exactly what Boy did in searching for The Secret Cave of Kamanawa.ly what Boy did in searching for The Secret Cave of Kamanawa.A Tea Reader: Living One cup at a Time
Par Katrina Avilla Munichiello. 2011
A Tea Reader contains a selection of stories that cover the spectrum of life.This anthology shares the ways that tea…
has changed lives through personal, intimate stories. Read of deep family moments, conquered heartbreak, and peace found in the face of loss. A Tea Reader includes stories from all types of tea people: people brought up it the tea tradition, those newly discovering it, classic writings from long-ago tea lovers and those making tea a career. Together these tales create a new image of a tea drinker. They show that tea is not simply something you drink, but it also provides quiet moments for making important decisions, a catalyst for conversation, and the energy we sometimes need to operate in our lives.The stories found in A Tea Reader cover the spectrum of life, such as the development of new friendships, beginning new careers, taking dream journeys, and essentially sharing the deep moments of life with friends and families.ea shop owner whose heart is broken by Hurricane Katrina, and then finds the strength to start again, or a woman sharing a last moment with her father over a cup of tea.Whether you are a tea lover or not, here you will discover stories that speak to you and inspire you. Sit down, grab a cup, and read on.A Christmas Kiss
Par Celeste O. Norfleet, Deborah Fletcher Mello, Regina Hart. 2015
Warm up with these sweet and sexy holiday tales of love and romance...Sealed With A Kiss Celeste O. NorfleetSmall town…
bad boy Dean Everett has made good in the tech world and now struggling Hayden, Georgia, is ready to welcome him home--along with his corporate headquarters. But Carmen Stiles is less than happy to see him. Dean had no idea he broke her heart when he left town after high school. Now he plans to make up for it--and as old friendship stirs new passion, Carmen just might let him--until she suspects he has no intention of really making things right for Hayden, or for her....Mistletoe Lane Regina HartBenjamin Brooks's marriage ended when he learned his wife was having an affair--with his boss. Now he's returned to Trinity Falls to start a new job--and ignore Christmas. Too bad his new employee, June Cale, won't let him. June knows all about bitterness, and she's determined to help Ben heal--through embracing the holidays. And soon he just might find himself embracing brave and beautiful June as well....His Christmas Present Deborah Fletcher MelloBianca Torres is already dreading Christmas with her parents in tiny Boone, North Carolina. But she's not at all prepared for her father's golf buddy, the sexy, successful, holiday-loving, aptly named Ethan Christmas. And when she and Ethan find themselves snowbound, Bianca discovers a whole new appreciation for the season...The Story of My Teeth
Par Valeria Luiselli, Christina Macsweeney. 2015
Praise for Valeria Luiselli:"Valeria Luiselli's lovely and eccentric first novel is . . . peppered with arresting imagery."-The New York…
Times"Luiselli's extraordinary debut novel Faces in the Crowd signals the arrival of major talent." -Jeremy Ellis, Brazos BookstoreWith her first novel, Luiselli has established herself as a brilliant explorer of voice, self, and art."-Josh Cook, Porter Square Books"Luiselli's Faces in the Crowd is one of the most mesmerizing debut novels in recent memory." -Diesel Bookstore BlogValeria Luiselli's Faces in the Crowd won the 2014 Los Angeles Times Art Seidenbaum First Fiction Award and was a National Book Foundation's 5 Under 35 and Indies Next Pick.I was born in Pachuca, the Beautiful Windy City, with four premature teeth and my body completely covered in a very fine coat of fuzz. But I'm grateful for that inauspicious start because ugliness, as my other uncle, Eurípides López Sánchez, was given to saying, is character forming.Highway is a late-in-life world traveler, yarn spinner, collector, and legendary auctioneer. His most precious possessions are the teeth of the "notorious infamous" like Plato, Petrarch, and Virginia Woolf. Written in collaboration with the workers at a Jumex juice factory, Teeth is an elegant, witty, exhilarating romp through the industrial suburbs of Mexico City and Luiselli's own literary influences.Valeria Luiselli was born in Mexico City in 1983 and grew up in South Africa. Her work has been translated into many languages and has appeared in publications including the New York Times, Granta, and McSweeney's.into the weird and wonderful world of Gustavo "Highway" Sánchez Sánchez. This captivating story is filled with memorable characters and situations, but what is even more intriguing is the background story of how this work was written in collaboration with workers at a Jumex juice factory in Mexico City."-Shawn Donley, Powell's Books"I am so very excited about this book. Luiselli's Faces in the Crowd was one of my favorites last year. Legend has it, Luiselli wrote The Story of My Teeth with help from workers at a Jumex juice factory in Mexico."-BookRiot"[Luiselli writes:] 'Something in me resists the ground.' It is precisely this resistance which means Luiselli's work remains airborne, impossible to categorise and ultimately so refreshing."-Lit Hub"[Luiselli's] new novel deals playfully with the literary past, reframing famous writers as the relatives of our narrator (Gustavo Sanchez Sanchez, or Highway as he is known) giving them strange new resonances."-Lit HubScenes from Village Life
Par Nicholas De Lange, Amos Oz. 2011
"Informed by everything, weighed down by nothing, this is an exquisite work of art." --The ScotsmanStrange things are happening in…
Tel Ilan, a century-old pioneer village. A disgruntled retired politician complains to his daughter that he hears the sound of digging at night. Could it be their tenant, that young Arab? But then the young Arab hears the digging sounds too. Where has the mayor's wife gone, vanished without trace, her note saying "Don't worry about me"? Around the village, the veneer of new wealth--gourmet restaurants, art galleries, a winery--barely conceals the scars of war and of past generations: disused air raid shelters, rusting farm tools, and trucks left wherever they stopped. Scenes from Village Life is a memorable novel-in-stories by the inimitable Amos Oz: a brilliant, unsettling glimpse of what goes on beneath the surface of everyday life.Translated from the Hebrew by Nicholas de Lange