Literary Fiction by People of Color discussion

Fine with me, too.

I started a thread for Africaville.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Please join us on April 20th for the discussion

If anyone would like to buddy read either the new book by Catherine Adel West, SAVING RUBY KING or SUGAR by Bernice McFadden, let me know. I read SUGAR years ago and didn’t enjoy it. I got lambasted by friends and wanted to give it another try.

I want to read Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West, Columbus. I noticed that hoopla has the audio, so that was how I was going to experience that book.

I recently re-read/listened to Sugar for a discussion with the author to celebrate the 20 year publishing anniversary, so I can discuss it.

ColumbusReads wrote: "If anyone would like to buddy read either the new book by Catherine Adel West, SAVING RUBY KING or SUGAR by Bernice McFadden, let me know...."

I enjoyed Praise Song for the Butterflies so am game to try another Bernice L. McFadden.

The library waitlist says I have 5 weeks until I get Saving Ruby King.

So I'm potentially interested in both your suggestions. :-)

I’m interested in Sugar any time, possible Saving Ruby King, depending on timing.

Lata wrote: "I want to read Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West, Columbus. I noticed that hoopla has the audio, so that was how I was going to experience that book."

Just seeing this, Lata. Don’t know how I missed it. Did you already read it?

I can start Sugar next week. Like Wednesday. Will that work for everyone?

No Columbus. I won’t be able to start the book till at least August.

Lata wrote: "No Columbus. I won’t be able to start the book till at least August."

Oh, that’s perfect. Let me know when you get it and can start and I’ll set up a thread.

Ok, let's read it in August. I'm looking forward to it. :)

I am also interested in both reads in August.

Joelle.P.S wrote: "ColumbusReads wrote: "If anyone would like to buddy read either the new book by Catherine Adel West, SAVING RUBY KING or SUGAR by Bernice McFadden, let me know...."

I enjoyed [book:Praise Song for..."

I liked “Praise Song” also but didn’t at all care for SUGAR the first time I read it. However, there’s been so many friends who have read it and speak so highly of it that I’m willing to give it another try. I may feel the same way after reading it and then I may enjoy it on my follow up read. Who knows. But I really want to give it another try.

SUGAR by Bernice McFadden. Can we try a 7/17 start date?
Sugar

SAVING RUBY KING by Caterine Adel West. Can we try a 8/8 start date? (Has nothing to do with my birthday. Honestly.)
Saving Ruby King

Looks good Columbus for Saving Ruby.

Mocha Girl wrote: "I recently re-read/listened to Sugar for a discussion with the author to celebrate the 20 year publishing anniversary, so I can discuss it."

Great. I set up a thread for it, Mocha Girl.

I’ll never forget, it was actually your response to my 2* rating ten years ago that prompted me to give this book another try. I felt a little guilty giving it such a low rating. We’ll see how I feel after a re-read.

Oh No!!! I feel terrible! I doubt seriously if your rating will change and I feel worse that you're re-reading a book that was so lowly rated - don't waste precious time and energy on a title that you didn't care for - you could devote it to a *new* read!!! I re-read it and my rating dropped - I've grown as a reader in 20 years and she's grown as a writer.

ColumbusReads wrote: "SUGAR by Bernice McFadden. Can we try a 7/17 start date?
Sugar

SAVING RUBY KING by Caterine Adel West. Can we try a 8/8 start date? (Has nothing to do with my birthday. Honestly.)
[b..."

That will work for me.

[book:Saving Ruby King|44131181] is available on Hoopla both as an ebk and an audio book.

I will probably do the audio book.

Reminder of our get together to discuss Bernice McFadden’s, SUGAR on July 17th. Head over to the SUGAR folder to get the schedule.

Would anyone like to BR The Vanishing Half soon? My library copy is likely due back on the 10th of December so...

ColumbusReads wrote: "Would anyone like to BR The Vanishing Half soon? My library copy is likely due back on the 10th of December so..."

My copy expires on 12/20. Would love to start whenever is convenient.

Kirsten wrote: "ColumbusReads wrote: "Would anyone like to BR The Vanishing Half soon? My library copy is likely due back on the 10th of December so..."

My copy expires on 12/20. Would love to sta..."

Hi Kirsten, I just started the first seven pages an hour ago and about to jump back into it now. Part 1 is about 77 pages would you like to discuss after we complete that? Or discuss each chapter after we finish? Whatever you decide is fine with me.

Anybody interested in doing a buddy read for American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin? It was mentioned in this thread because it recently won an award. Since poetry can be especially hard to parse, I'd love to have other readers to unpack this with.

ColumbusReads wrote: "Kirsten wrote: "ColumbusReads wrote: "Would anyone like to BR The Vanishing Half soon? My library copy is likely due back on the 10th of December so..."

My copy expires on 12/20. W..."

I'm so sorry!

I voted for A Girl Is a Body of Water for the August read (lost, of course :) ) but got it from the library because I really want to read it in August anyway.

Would anyone care to join me in a buddy read for this? I could start sooner, but would prefer to wait until closer to August as I have a pile of books and have slowed down a bit with my reading as Covid restrictions are loosening.

Anybody interested in a buddy read of "When No One Is Watching", a thriller about gentrification by Alyssa Cole?

I'm going to start The Other Black Girl after I finish this book I'm currently reading. Anyone else who is reading or has read it that would like to discuss?The Other Black Girl

Wanda, I'd love to discuss The Other Black Girl. It was a tough read for me and usually that means I haven't given the book the attention it deserves, or that I've gotten cranky because the book doesn't go the way I personally expected it to go.

I plan to finally read more Bernice McFadden in 2022. Anyone interested in a buddy read for any of these:

The Book of Harlan
Glorious
Loving Donovan

Tentatively for mid to late January.

ColumbusReads wrote: "I plan to finally read more Bernice McFadden in 2022. Anyone interested in a buddy read for any of these:

The Book of Harlan
Glorious
Loving Donovan..."

I'd be in for either The Book of Harlan (which I've read but would love to discuss) or Glorious (which I own and haven't read). I love the idea of planning this far ahead!

lark wrote: "ColumbusReads wrote: "I plan to finally read more Bernice McFadden in 2022. Anyone interested in a buddy read for any of these:

The Book of Harlan
Glorious
[book:Lov..."

Great, Lark! I’ll just randomly go with….
Book: Glorious
Start date: 1/19

How does that sound?

ColumbusReads wrote: "Book: Glorious
Start date: 1/19

How does that sound? ..."

if this is when we start to read (vs. start to talk about a book we've read to the end) then I'm in!

lark wrote: "ColumbusReads wrote: "Book: Glorious
Start date: 1/19

How does that sound? ..."

if this is when we start to read (vs. start to talk about a book we've read to the end) then I'm in!"

Certainly. You can set the schedule if you like.

I can read it in a few days--no need for a schedule unless others join and want to have one. Great! I like Bernice McFadden as a human being (at least as she presents herself to her readers) and I've been meaning to read Glorious for a long time.

Hi, guys!!
I'm Malola.
Is anyone for Incidents In Life for a Slave Girl???
I'm poor, so I'm mostly up for public domain books... Also I like biographies. =P

ColumbusReads wrote: "lark wrote: "ColumbusReads wrote: "I plan to finally read more Bernice McFadden in 2022. Anyone interested in a buddy read for any of these:

The Book of Harlan
[book:Glorious|71029..."

I'm a McFadden fan. But I was unaware of "Glorious". I'll try to join in on the 19th.

William wrote: "ColumbusReads wrote: "lark wrote: "ColumbusReads wrote: "I plan to finally read more Bernice McFadden in 2022. Anyone interested in a buddy read for any of these:

[book:The Book of Harlan|22642465..."

Yes, “Glorious” didn’t seem to garner the attention like many of her others for some reason but still received some high GR ratings. I’ve only read SUGAR (read twice) & PRAISE SONG FOR THE BUTTERFLIES by her so I have some catching up to do. Hope you’ll be able to join us.

I’m planning to read The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr., starting some time in the next month or so. Anyone interested in a BR?

Is anyone interested in buddy reading THE LOVE SONGS OF W.E.B Dubois ? I would like to start reading in February, but I’m flexible.

BernieMck wrote: "Is anyone interested in buddy reading THE LOVE SONGS OF W.E.B Dubois ? I would like to start reading in February, but I’m flexible."

Hi BernieMck - FYI, the 'Newest Literary Fiction' group just started a discussion of this book on Jan 8. Most of us are just starting it, or haven't gotten past the first 300 pages or so. We'd love to have you :)

Nadine in California wrote: "BernieMck wrote: "Is anyone interested in buddy reading THE LOVE SONGS OF W.E.B Dubois ? I would like to start reading in February, but I’m flexible."

Hi BernieMck - FYI, the 'Newest Literary Fict..."
Thanks for letting me know I’m going to look for the group now

I’m reading too many books, to add another one, right now

I just dropped by to check on the start date for our Bernice McFadden read and noticed I answered a post thinking it was in the Newest Lit Fic group--sorry! I've deleted.

Looking forward to Jan 19 for Glorious! Now I just need to find it on my shelf...

lark wrote: "I just dropped by to check on the start date for our Bernice McFadden read and noticed I answered a post thinking it was in the Newest Lit Fic group--sorry! I've deleted.

Looking forward to Jan 19..."

I’m checking every other day for my library copy to come in. It says “in transit” but that may mean it’s being sent by pony express from some rural county in Georgia. Hopefully soon.

ColumbusReads wrote: "I’m checking every other day for my library copy to come in. It says “in transit” but that may mean it’s being sent by pony express from some rural county in Georgia. Hopefully soon. ..."

That's fine! I'll locate my copy and wait until you're ready...no rush.

lark wrote: "ColumbusReads wrote: "I’m checking every other day for my library copy to come in. It says “in transit” but that may mean it’s being sent by pony express from some rural county in Georgia. Hopefull..."

Hey Lark, I will pick up GLORIOUS on Wednesday and can start reading right away. Would you like to start discussing on Sunday, the 23rd. Will that work for you? William?

that's good with me. thanks, ColumbusReads.

ColumbusReads wrote: "lark wrote: "ColumbusReads wrote: "I’m checking every other day for my library copy to come in. It says “in transit” but that may mean it’s being sent by pony express from some rural county in Geor..."
I've got 2-3 days left on the book I'm reading. Will push aside the others..should be able to get a copy from a library in the DC metro by then..don't imagine there is a waiting list

I just downloaded the audio of Glorious, read by Alfre Woodard. I should be able to start it by the 23rd, and maybe even finish it since it’s only about six hours.

Jan wrote: "I just downloaded the audio of Glorious, read by Alfre Woodard. I should be able to start it by the 23rd, and maybe even finish it since it’s only about six hours."

Great!….ooh, Alfre Woodard!