Fans of Interracial Romance discussion

I would love a book club. I used to a very small one. There were only three of us, but it was cool to have someone to discuss things with. I have a butt load of books, some read and lots unread. I would be willing to re-read something as well. I think it would be fun.

I love to discuss! Especially with this intelligent crowd. ;) Let's do it! Might not be able to get all of the books, but I'll join when I can. :)

What book are you all thinking about reading? I might can't get my hand on it. I probably will have to get it on loan from the library. They will have to see if they can find it and it might take a few weeks.

Another thing, do we have to be finished with the book, before we discuss the book? I

I kinda like it when the discussion's all in one thread, although it's nice to be able to post while you're reading without spoiling. Too bad we don't have spoiler tags. I guess we can always do the ***SPOILERS FOR CHAPTER 3*** thing. Or we can divide the discussion if you guys know a critical point/cliffhanger in the story, kind of a halfway point. That way there's two threads. I like that even better.

You mention it, you lead it.
It's kind of like that saying, "He who smelled it, dealt it."
Ha, ha, ha. Hee, hee, hee. Ho, ho, ho.

Eugenia,

I am not from Houston.

As for reading Unfinished Business. I can't. My library doesn't have the book. Someone didn't turn it back in. It's sad, when people don't bring books back.

Eugenia wrote: "new_user wrote: "I kinda like it when the discussion's all in one thread, although it's nice to be able to post while you're reading without spoiling. Too bad we don't have spoiler tags. I guess we..."

No, I know what you mean, a spoiler thread and a non-spoiler thread, but to be honest, I haven't seen that that's useful. No one uses the non-spoiler thread and people just post when they're done reading. People tend not to post every few chapters.

So I would recommend either one big thread where we carefully mark our spoilers with big gaps and lots of stars or just divide the book discussion into two parts, chapters 1-XX (rather than an arbitrary selection, maybe you can recommend a place where there's a critical revelation, plot point, etc.) and chapters XX-End. What do you think?

Has anyone heard from Danielle? She's awfully quiet lately.

Arch, what about the city library?

No libraries in my parish have the book. They would have to get it from out of state and who knows, if the book is not already checked out. I will just join you all on your next book's choice.

Why don't we all take turns picking a book for the month that way everyone gets to participate at some point.
Arch, you must live in Louisiana. I don't know of any other states with parishes. What part?

Lonestrapt,

I am sure there has to be more than one state with a parish, right? :)

LOL. You already mentioned you're from Louisiana, Arch. Don't worry, it'll be our secret, LOL. ;)

Yes, I am from Louisiana. The State that's known for its food.

LOL Eugenia, I don't know. Houston is my neighbor though.

New_User, where are you from? If you don't mind sharing.

Chicago, Arch. :)

The cold place.

LOL. You know it.

Lonestarpt wrote: "Has anyone heard from Danielle? She's awfully quiet lately."

Hey Shunda. I was traveling this weekend and now I'm in class. I missed you guys. This is my first chance to really get online although I should be studying.
I like the idea of a book group read. I left Unfinished Business at home, so I probably won't be able to participate.

I did bring Being Plumville, Beyond Blue Eyes, AJ's Serendipity, I have some ebooks that are IR, and I also have Ironic by Pamela Leigh Starr. But if you guys are doing Unfinished Business, I'll try to read it when I can in jump into the forum when I finish it.

Eugenia wrote: "Well this is for the month of May, so you have a while to start participating since April is almost over."

I'll be here most of May. If I get to go home, I'll grab it. Or I'll read it when I get back home (if I get back home). :)

Awesome, I should have plenty of time to read this one. :)

So, who all is participating in the reading group?
Show of hands. Anyone, anyone?
Oh, I'm in.

I will not be participating. Unless, somehow, when I go to the library tomorrow and the book is for sale.

I'm in.

I'm in. I may not be able to post every day with class, though.

You should definitely have fun this week. What actual day is your birthday? Happy birthday in advance.

Sounds pretty good.
I'm excited too. I have my copy and I am ready to start reading.

I should probably wait because I will be finished early and then start reading something else and forget what the book is about again.
See, it's really just a viscous cycle.

Eugenia wrote: "It's Wednesday, that's the day but I'll celebrating all way to thursday, then I think I'll take a break and wait to kick it again when my bff's birthday comes at the end of May. "

Happy Birthday in advance. :)

Eugenia wrote: "Okay, I've come up with a copy of Unfinished Business, thank you book fairy. LOL.

Okay, I'm dividing the book up into three parts, probably easier on the brain especially since the book has 25 c..."

So are we going to have a chat a specific time or will there be questions that we can just answer at our leisure?

I think questions are a good way to go about it because they'll generally stir up observations that you noticed while reading.

I'm not good with just one, so I have a few suggestions:
1) "The Color of Love" by Sandra Kitt
2) "Blame It on Paradise" by Crystal Hubbard
3) "Zora and Nicky" by Claudia Mair Burney

Oddly enough, I have the first two, but haven't read them and I have read the last one, but don't own it.

Why don't we allow nominations (maybe cap it at 10 books) for a week or so, and then we can vote in a poll? :) I know I can get number 2.

Btw, loving our discussion so far. It's so great to talk about these books with you ladies.

LOL, okay, five sounds fine. There's always the next months for more suggestions. :)

Okay, in the future, let's keep suggestions to one book per month for each member (unless it looks like we have some extra room), since we're limiting the number of nominations to five. :)

For now, the rule's first come, first serve. 3 nominations in already.

Which decision? :? LOL.

Oh, well, we were going to wait for more suggestions and then poll, remember? :)

How about going for something edgy this time?

I nominate Bridget Midway's 'Love My Way'. That should generate an interesting discussion.

Thanks, Vixenne. Room for one more choice, and then I'll post the poll. :)

Eugenia wrote: "We also have to remember we have a lot of folks on here who are not erotica fans, myself not being one but there's some objection to it and that's pretty strenuous. But hey, we can always discuss."

I just don't want to always have books that are so heavy-handed. Someone suggested Sandra Kitt's 'The Color of Love' and while I give her major kudos for having tackled interracial romance early on, I am not a fan of the book (yes I know, heresy lol).

Variety should be the spice of life (and reading) when it comes to books. Still, I will totally go with whatever gets chosen.

I have requested some books at the library. Some interloan books and I didn't know that they would all come in at once. I have like six interracial books to read. I might be able to participate in the June reading. If the book is an erotic book, no matter which month. I will not be participating in that reading.

Right now, I'm reading two of the interracial books that I have checked out. No Commitment Required by Seressia Glass and Scandal In Copper Lake. After reading these two books, I plan to move on to Best of Luck Elsewhere by Trisha Haddad.

Yeah, don't worry, Eugenia. I left a week for everyone to get their books. We have a good variety of choices from everyone now. I wanted to give more people an opportunity to participate for June. We have five. I'll post the poll.

Okay, poll's up, guys! Go vote!

Arch wrote: "I have requested some books at the library. Some interloan books and I didn't know that they would all come in at once. I have like six interracial books to read. I might be able to participate in ..."

I absolutely loved No Commitement Required! Great story, its very real and you'll experience every emotion Yvonne does! Best of Luck Elsewhere is just plain crazy, but its a great read. Eliza will tend to get on your nerves a bit, but you'll be surprised at the end.

Thanks Candice. I have a little over a hundred pages left to read to No Commitement Required.

That's true in the opposite too. If everyone chooses The Color of Love, I'll have to re-read it and see if I have gained a different perspective. It works out great all-around!

Vixenne wrote: "Eugenia wrote: "We also have to remember we have a lot of folks on here who are not erotica fans, myself not being one but there's some objection to it and that's pretty strenuous. But hey, we can ..."

Don't worry about not liking "The Color of Love." I got flack when I voiced my displeasure in one of Marilyn Lee's work. Not here; somewhere else. I still stand behind my opinion however in the minority I am.

Oh, I hope no one's afraid to voice their opinion. I know it's easy to get carried away with the books we love (not that I've read any Marilyn Lee).