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Thumper
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Username: Thumper
Post Number: 488
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 08:57 pm: | 
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Hello All,
I've been having a few issues lately; travelling all over the place (for work), having a small outpatient medical procedure (the shit still hurts), but through all of this I've been reading and listening. Here's a few short snippets:
1.) Trouble Loves Company by Angie Daniels - True the book isn't highbrow fiction, but it is packed with fun, interesting characters and low level, highly infectious DRAMA! Just the way I love 'em. Trouble Loves Company is a one day, up all night type of book with enough twists and turns in it-up to the very end-I threw the book across the room when I got done reading it, screaming at the top of my voice. Loved IT! LOVED IT!
2.) A Street Girl Name Desire by Treasure Blue. Treasure Blue continues and solidifies his position as the true heir to Iceberg Slim and Donald Goines. A book full of gritty realism, violence, drug abuse, and hope; the book is simply off the damn hook!
3.) Chasing Sophea by Gabrielle Pina - I got hipped to this book by Linda. Oh my goodness, this book is tight! I loved it from beginning to end. A real family drama beautifully written, Chasing Sophea is an unforgettable read.
4.) Something To Die For by Travis Hunter - I started to put on Parliment's Flashlight and do the cabbage patch when I finished this novel, because Travis Hunter DONE FOUND AN EDITOR! Something To Die For has a nice, pleasant, easy type of flow to it. Hunter stayed on point through out the story. I enjoyed it immensely!
5.) Becoming Abigail by Chris Abani - Oh My God! Abani is an author to watch out for! Becoming Abigail is a powerful, beautifully written novella. I became submerged with the stoy, as if standing under a warm waterfall whre brathing is almost unimportant. I expect to read more great writings from this most talented author.
6.)It Can Happen to Anyone by Elisabeth Withers. This CD is TIGHT! If you haven't heard of Withers yet, you have to check her out! She has a smooth alto voice that at times sounds like Gladys Knight. With the exception of a couple of songs that I didn't care for, Sweat and It Can Happen, the CD is a Track to Track hit. I prefer the slower songs on the CD, especially Simple Things and Heartstrings.
7.) I Am by Chrisette Michele. This singer is BAD! She has a real Billie Holiday type grooove going. Now she's being compare by a lot of reviewers to Erykah Badu. I storngly disagree with that, mainly because I never thought that Erykah Badu could really blow and basically took Billie Holiday style because she aint got the pipes or creativity to create her own style. Michele first outing is a near perfect CD. I have no complaints at all. I loved everything on it. I strongly recommend getting the I Am (with Bonus Tracks Version). I am in heaven. |
Nom_de_plume
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Username: Nom_de_plume
Post Number: 60
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 10:24 pm: |
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What an awesome post!!!
As soon as I finished reading about Trouble Loves Company, I lurched up and checked my pile of books (one of them), and sure enough I have a galley from BEA. Thanks, I'll read that next! And make note of the others, especially Chrisette Michelle. I've been hearing about that sister for a minute, glad you reminded me to cop that album. And I hope you feel better!  |
A_womon
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Username: A_womon
Post Number: 1818
Registered: 05-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 11:29 pm: |
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Gee Thumper, Youre so excited over these books I'm almost tempted to ask you if you'd review mine...If only my novel could get those accolades from you...*BIG SIGH* Shoot, I'd be skippin' around the room if I got one "I loved it!" from you. *ANOTHER BIG SIGH* Oh well, it's alright to dream ain't it?
Don't know why you had surgery but I hope you feel better soon! |
A_womon
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Username: A_womon
Post Number: 1827
Registered: 05-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 02:52 am: |
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HAHAHAHAHHAA! I be TA-rippin fa real sometime!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA! |
Troy
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Username: Troy
Post Number: 765
Registered: 01-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 08:41 am: |
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That is vintage Thumper y'all. Hey man I missed ya. I hope the recovery goes well.
Speaking of Treasure E. Blue I will be posting, what I believe, was a powerful interview of Treasure E. Blue. Treasure's story is truly one of triumph over adversity.
Treasure lives near me in Harlem and we drove up to Westchester to do an interview on my cousin's Cable Television Program Winbrook Pride. We plan to many more such interviews and post them on this site. Treasure's interview will be posted here: http://authors.aalbc.com/treasure_blue.htm there is a still from that interview posted there now. Bio to be posted shortly.
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Nom_de_plume
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Username: Nom_de_plume
Post Number: 62
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 06:25 pm: |
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Okay, I couldn't wait...my curiosity got the best of me and Trouble Loves Company skipped to the head of the line. I started it last night and I'm already on page 100! You were soooo right, thanks again for that post, who knows how long it would have languished in that pile otherwise. Just the light, fun read I needed on a lazy rainy day like today!
(my bad for the double post - got distracted!) |
Nom_de_plume
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Username: Nom_de_plume
Post Number: 67
Registered: 07-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, August 26, 2007 - 03:46 pm: |
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Thumper, I finished the book. You are sooooo right, it was GREAT!!! It's been a long time since I laughed that hard while reading. What a mess! Though the issues touched on were very serious, the hilarious drama was a perfect balance. I almost want to read it again right now! LOL |
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