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African American Fiction & Non-Fiction April 2014
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"A room without books is like a body without a soul." ~ Cicero ~
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New and Recently Released
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Always Unique
by Nikki Turner
Unique does everything in her power to live the life she has always dreamed of with her new fiancé, a big time boxing promoter, by her side, but finds herself losing control when her past returns with a vengeance.
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The Fix
by K'wan
Despite her affluent upbringing, Persia Chandler's move from a Catholic school to a public school in Harlem precipitates her downward spiral into addiction, the depths of which only Vaughn can pull her from.
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Fortune & Fame
by Victoria Christopher Murray
Frenemies Jasmine and Rachel are approached by the producers of a popular reality television show that will follow the lives of the wives of well known Baptist leaders.
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Louis Armstrong, Master of Modernism
by Thomas David Brothers
Picking up where Louis Armstrong's New Orleans left off, this biographical account of the legendary jazz trumpet virtuoso highlights the historical role Armstrong played in the creation of modern music and also his encounters with racism.
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Red Now and Laters: A Novel
by Marcus J. Guillory
Growing up deep in the heart of 1980s Texan Creole culture, Ti John, despite his overprotective mother and the help of supernatural guides, experiences the rough side of inner-city life, witnessing violence and death as he struggles to live up to his mother's middle-class aspirations.
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Stokely: A Life
by Peniel E. Joseph
A civil rights scholar describes the life of the controversial, charismatic black activist who abandoned advocating for nonviolent protest measures and began calling for “Black Power,” which urged African Americans to fight for freedom and their rights through any means necessary.
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Success Through Stillness: Meditation Made Simple
by Russell Simmons
The master entrepreneur and original hip-hop mogul illustrates the connection between inner peace and outward success through interviews with other successful leaders and various industries and shares the meditation techniques that have changed his life for the better.
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The Wealth of My Mother's Wisdom : the Lessons That Made My Life Rich
by Terrence Jenkins
Filled with stories and advice from a rising star in Hollywood, the E! News co-host and actor, crediting his mom for providing the foundation he needed to become the man he is today, shares with the world the important lessons he's learned from his mother.
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Betrayal
by Naomi Chase
Tamia Luke schemes to get back the love of her life after he promises to marry his ex-girlfriend, until an old enemy of Tamia reappears with an offer she can't refuse.
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Everybody's Got Something
by Robin Roberts
The "Good Morning America" anchor shares the journey that has been her life so far and the lessons she learned along the way as she battled breast cancer and a rare blood disorder and dealt with the death of her mother.
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If You Don't Know Me
by Mary B Morrison
After the man she was cheating on her husband, Roosevelt "Chicago" DuBois, with almost kills him, Madison tries to stave off divorce by winning Chicago back, but Sindy Singleton, eager to make Chicago her own, is there to stand in her way.
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A Wanted Woman
by Eric Jerome Dickey
Set up by her employers after a job gone wrong puts her on a hit list by a ruthless gang, a sophisticated assassin taps the assistance of an equally talented and alluring associate to outmaneuver both the gang and her employers.
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Neighbor to Neighbor: Little Colored Girls Want to Wear Pearls Too
Friday, April 11,
11:00 am
Bragtown Library
Join Janice Mack Guess as she discusses and signs copies of her memoir, Little Colored Girls Want to Wear Pearls Too, which highlights the 1964 desegregation of Brogden Junior High School.
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Poetry Live: Open Mic Nite
Thursday, April 17,
6:30 pm
Main Library - Auditorium
Join Joel White and other featured poets for this open mic poetry monthly event! Bring your own original poetry to share or select your favorites to read out loud. This event takes place in the Main Library auditorium. (Ages 12-up)
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Self Publishing Boot Camp: Get Your Book Out in Print or Digital eBook
Saturday, April 26,
10:00 am
Stanford L. Warren Library - Meeting Room
In this interactive series participants will learn about various publishing formats, making your book reader-friendly, designing your book, editing, ISBN numbers and copyright, promoting and selling your book, eReaders and technology, identifying your readership and preparing your manuscript. Marketing considerations
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Soul Line Dance Class
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15,
7:00 pm
South Regional Library - Meeting Room
Get fit, have fun, and learn classic dance moves--without a partner! Soul Line Dancing is done to Classic Soul/R & B, Hip Hop and Zydeco music. Please wear athletic or flat shoes.
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Things You Wish Your Parents Taught You About Finances
Monday, April 14,
6:30 pm
East Regional Library - Meeting Room
Learn about financial planning,budgeting,and how to secure your financial future.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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