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Favorite Books
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items What's life without a good book? These are my favorites. I really hope you find a nice read.
Sections
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Fiction
Non-Fiction, Autobiographies, Self-Help
Fiction
Who doesn't love a great escape? Fiction allows you to do that and great fiction sends you into a place that you never thought you could travel to.
This book should be a movie. I'm trying to figure out why it hasn't been adopted into one yet. It's amazing. It is graphic and trippy and I was so glad to go on the trip.
Mexican Gothic
I live in Memphis and this author did the city justice. She tells the tale of strong, courageous women who dared to push the envelope in a gritty city. Tara did a great job with this one. I wouldn't be surprised if it wound up on a network and turned...
Memphis: A Novel
I'm surprised that this hasn't been turned into a sitcom or movie. This author wrote Sex and the City and I happen to think this book is better. It's a great story into the superficial lives of trendy New Yorkers.
One Fifth Avenue
This book is a guilty pleasure and I'm so glad I partook. It tells the story of an independent young woman trying to navigate the waters of being independent. I absolutely loved this story.
Feminista: A Novel
I picked this book up and didn't put it down. I happily spent a weekend reading the entire book cover to cover and I'll never feel bad about spending that weekend in a book.
Unrivaled
I was intrigued by the cover and then the story pulled me in. I'm so glad that I got it. It was my companion on a long trip to Tulsa from Memphis. It also became the first selection of my book club for 2024. Everyone loved this edition.
We Deserve Monuments
The author should look familiar huh? This was the first book in my romance novel trilogy. I had such a great time creating the story of Bryce August, a young black man who was born into a wealthy black family who refuel wealth and power by arranging ...
Bryce August, the Beginning
The author should look familiar huh? This was the second book in my romance novel trilogy. The second installment of the story of Bryce August, a young black man who was born into a wealthy black family who refuel wealth and power by arranging marria...
Redemption - Grandberry, Ms. A.: Books
The author should look familiar huh? The third installment of my romance novel trilogy. This book continues the story of Bryce August, a young black man who was born into a wealthy black family who refuel wealth and power by arranging marriages. The ...
Bryce August, The Reckoning
Oh my God! I literally took a whole day to read this book, I couldn’t put it down. It was amazing. It was real, it was a great love story, its erotic parts were good. I want a film adaptation.
Before I Let Go
Non-Fiction, Autobiographies, Self-Help
I love to read self-help and autobiographies. It's something so great about hearing how someone views their life. I've read some really great ones.
This brilliant and funny autobiography of Gabrielle Union is honest, witty, and such a fun ride. This is a great book to accompany a nice glass of red wine. Sit down, get nestled in and go on the ride of your life.
We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories
Gabrielle Union continues to tell her life story in a candid and honest way. I absolutely love the story and she finishes with this account of how she takes on a new marriage and motherhood.
You Got Anything Stronger?: Stories
This book was turned into a movie which was great. But this book is amazing. No wonder it's won tons of awards because it's life-changing and it makes you cherish your parents in a way that you never thought possible.
The Namesake
I'm waiting for this book to be turned into a series. Beyonce used her words in her Flawless lyrics as a dedication to feminism and she's the epitome of such. She wrote a pamphlet/book entitled “We Should All Be Feminists” and it's powerful, but this...
Americanah
I grew a new found respect for Trevor after reading this book. His very existence in his homeland was a crime because his father was a white man. Growing up in the time of apartheid was scary and look at what he's overcome with the ability to just la...
Born a Crime
This book is honest and raw. I love it, no wonder was she able to turn the book into the Insecure series. It tells the harsh realities of being awkward, black, and unsure of how to navigate life. The honesty in this book is unparalleled.
Awkward Black Girl
Michael Jordan wrote the foreword. Enough said. Charles Oakley tells the tale of his life and going into the NBA in the 80s and continuing his ascent throughout the 90s. This is a funny and earnest tale that's easy to read.
The Last Enforcer: Stories from an NBA Competitor
The first lady is amazing. This book tells the story of her growing up with her brother, mother, and disabled father on the tough Southside of Chicago. I was intimidated by the book at first, I thought it would be preachy and sanctimonious, but it wa...
Michelle Obama
I was surprised that Carmelo Anthony wrote a book. As a fan, he always had an air of mystery about him no matter how many threes he buried. He was once the league's highest scorer and he scored big with this book. I loved the frankness of this book. ...
Carmelo Anthony
I needed this book in my 20s so badly. I really did. I gave too many F's when I should've been focusing on me. It teaches you so much about how to use your energy wisely. I'm going to revisit the book in 2025 because I need a refresher.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Being a woman is hard, being a black woman is damn hard. But every day you get up and you do it. Sometimes you need the help of others who are on the journey with you to help you make it through. These joyful affirmations and words of resilience are ...
Empowered Black Girl: Affirmations & Resilience