Alright, alright, I confess. I don’t usually go for short stories. I also haven’t read any books in this series, but since I was just a patron yesterday instead of an employee at the library, I saw this one and decided to give it a try. Girls From Da Hood 8 is authored by Treasure… Read More Girls From Da Hood 8
Yes y’all, Carl Weber is back with one of my much-anticipated follow-ups, The Family Business 2. This time, he’s paired up with Treasure Hernandez, author of the popular Flint series. I absolutely loved The Family Business 1 and hoped that this one would be even better. So what do I think about this one? Keep… Read More The Family Business 2
Hell really is other people (I loved Sartre’s No Exit). And when money is involved, anything can happen (and it often does). I received this copy of Hell House to review from Netgalley. Thanks a bunch to the author, publisher, and of course, Netgalley. I’ve previously heard of author Brenda Hampton and her books (I… Read More Hell House
It’s drive-by post time! This will be quick and to the point, as drive-by posts are! Coka Kola The Baddest Chick Part 2 by Nisa Santiago Coca Kola picks up where Bad Apple left off. Apple’s life completely changes after acid is thrown in her face and she’s no longer cute and running the streets.… Read More Drive-by post: Coca Kola and Flint 2: Working Girls
Lord…. this child is just dumb! That was my main thought while reading Bad Apple The Baddest Chick Part 1 by Nisa Santiago. Let me back track though… I had never read any books by this author but saw this one sticking out, just waiting for me to pick it up. See, I had been… Read More Bad Apple
One of my favorite books, Flyy Girl by Omar Tyree, will be made into a movie. For more info, click here
I’ve always wanted to do a post like this. I read a lot. It’s what I enjoy doing, and thankfully, it is apart of my job. Here are a few books that are street lit gold and remain relevant today amid the influx of new authors and books. Some of these books are very well-known,… Read More The Best of Street Lit Part 1
Disaya Morgan and Leah Richards are back in The Prada Plan 3: Green-eyed Monster by Ashley Amtoinette. This installment in the series opens where the last book left off. Leah and YaYa are both burned from the fire. Indie and the others believe it’s YaYa they are visiting in the hospital, not Leah. Where’s YaYa… Read More The Prada Plan 3: Green-eyed Monster
I recently came across the Gangster’s Girl Saga by Chunichi. The Gangster’s Girl Saga features three of the author’s titles, A Gangster’s Girl, Married to the Game, and The Naked Truth. I hadn’t read any titles from the author, and was anticipating easy reading and some good ‘ol hood fiction. The book opens up with our protagonist, Ceazia,… Read More Drive by post: A Gangster’s Girl Saga
I had been waiting, waiting, WAITING for The Cartel 4: Diamonds are Forever by Ashley and JaQuavis to arrive on the hold shelf for me at work. Yesterday I picked it up and even started reading it during my shift. I’m still digesting this book, but I had to get this out for my own sanity.… Read More The Cartel 4: Diamonds are Forever
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