What am I reading? I'm in the midst of a few titles right now. The Evanston Public Library's African American Literature Book Discussion Group thatI facilitate on the second Tuesday of each month is reading, "Conception" by Kalisha Buckhanon as its December title. Buckhanon delivers this wonderfully written, urban fiction with a compelling plot and language that draws you to the characters like a magnet.
I'm also reading three riveting street fiction titles, "Alibi" and "Dutch III" by Teri Woods, and "Damaged" by Kia DuPree. I loved finishing Earl Sewell's latest Kimani Tru series title, "Myself and I", and was delighted to attend a book club reading at the Illinois Youth Center with the author, who wove stories for the young book-clubbers about the writing process that were as fascinating as any of his books. I'm enjoying these stories so much I'm falling asleep listening to Ntozake Shange's "Sassafras, Cypress & Indigo : a novel " via OverDrive Media e-audio books that I've downloaded to my Blackberry. So, until I purchase that eReader, I'll continue to stack favorites on my nightstand. Now, what are YOU reading...?
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ReplyDeleteDid you read the original Dutch III by the actual author? If so, how much does it differ from Teri Woods version?
Susan, I like what's on your nightstand! I'm reading Fatou: An African Girl in Harlem, right now. It's really interesting. I plan to review it on my blog.
ReplyDeleteLiterary Marie:
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to get my hands on a copy of Kwame Teague's book-so far, only read (and enjoyed!) Teri Woods "Dutch I, II"
-Susan
Vanessa:
ReplyDeletehmmm...still looking for this title (...my local library doesn't own, so its off to Worldcat) Thanks for the heads up - I'm on the hunt!
-Susan