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Rich Girl, Poor Girl

Rich Girl, Poor Girl

LOKKO LESLEY

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This book was definitely a challenge; the beginning was the toughest start I've ever had for a Lesley Lokko book. Once I got past it, I enjoyed it more but it was a struggle.

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Something Dangerous

Something Dangerous

Penny Vincenzi

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It took me quite awhile to fully get into it, but once I did, I had a hard time putting it down. I'm ready to read the final installment!

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Little Bee

Little Bee

Chris Cleave

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Although I found the book to be extremely depressing, I did enjoy it. Little Bee went through a lot and even though she was captured in the end, she seemed more at peace with what she had been able to accomplish.

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Uptown: A Novel

Uptown: A Novel

Virginia DeBerry

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I really enjoyed this book; Avery and Dwight's relationship was so tarnished by a moment in their past and they still couldn't manage to completely get past. I appreciated the real emotions of the story.

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Just Too Good to Be True: A Novel

Just Too Good to Be True: A Novel

E LYNN HARRIS

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This was a great vacation book; I was extremely wrapped up in Brady's story and how Barrett would try and disrupt the positive life he was trying to live. Another great read by the late E Lynn Harris.

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The Girl Who Fell from the Sky: A Novel

The Girl Who Fell from the Sky: A Novel

Heidi W. Durrow

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Although extremely depressing, this was a good book to see the world through the eyes of Rachel, a young girl who had to deal with such a tragic situation. Good read, but too depressing for me to read again.

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The Dirty Girls Social Club: A Novel

The Dirty Girls Social Club: A Novel

Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez

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This book was just okay to me; it was typical of books that I use to read before, so it didn't excite me as much.

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No Angel

No Angel

Penny Vincenzi

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Them: A Novel

Them: A Novel

Nathan McCall

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Getting To Happy

Getting To Happy

Terry Mcmillan

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Half Of A Yellow Sun

Half Of A Yellow Sun

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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The Queen Of New Beginnings

The Queen Of New Beginnings

Erica James

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This was not the best Erica James book I've read. Clayton and Alice is typical of what you'd expect to happen and I almost felt like I read this book before; I know that's why it took me so long to get through it.

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Silver Sparrow: A Novel

Silver Sparrow: A Novel

Tayari Jones

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I really enjoyed this book; I really felt for Dana throughout the book, as she was the secret daughter and always given the impression that she had to shrink in the background and Chaurisse seemed to have it easy, but it wasn't quite that way. Great read.

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Torn Between Two Lovers

Torn Between Two Lovers

Carl Weber

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This was a good continuation of the relationship between Jerome, Lorraine and her husband. I was caught off guard by the surprise at the end as the character description didn't seem to match, but overall, it was a great vacation read.

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Mister Gumbo: Down And Dirty With Black Men On Life, Sex, And Relationships

Mister Gumbo: Down And Dirty With Black Men On Life, Sex, And Relationships

Ursula Inga Kindred

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Great follow up to see what the Men had to say about the various topics!

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The Happiness Project

The Happiness Project

Gretchen Rubin

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One of the best books I've read in a long time; I've also started my own happiness project!!

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Sister Gumbo: Spicy Vignettes from Black Women on Life, Sex and Relationships

Sister Gumbo: Spicy Vignettes from Black Women on Life, Sex and Relationships

Ursula Inga Kindred

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I've already read this book 3 times and I know the 4th is coming soon . . every time I read it, I learn something new!

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Whatever Gets You Through the Night: A Novel

Whatever Gets You Through the Night: A Novel

Teri Denine

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I really enjoyed this book; Even though at times, I felt like Bari was being stupid, it's still a situation that many women get in and stay in, so I was pleased with the end results of the book.

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Aftermath: A Snapped Novel

Aftermath: A Snapped Novel

Tracy Brown

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This book was amazing! It started right off where the first book ended and captivated my attention the entire time. I had a hard time putting it down! Camille, Toya, Dominique and Misa all had their personal struggles, but were a constant support for each other.

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Snapped: A Novel

Snapped: A Novel

Tracy Brown

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I enjoyed this book; it had all the drama I was hoping for and had a fast pace that I kept up with. The one thing I didn't like was the ending. There were 4 main characters and it seemed they only really wrapped up the storyline for 1 of them, which was really odd. It was good, nonetheless.

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Beautiful People

Beautiful People

WENDY HOLDEN

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I started this book AGES ago and I finally finished, but it was thoroughly enjoyed. Emma was my favourite character and I was glad to see her with Orlando. Darcy was another favourite of mines as well.

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Blind Ambitions: A Novel

Blind Ambitions: A Novel

Lolita Files

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I am a big fan of this book; Sharon, Bettina and Desi all had very different stories that intertwined at the the very end of the book and it was nice to see all overcome their personal struggles and challenges.

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Gonna Lay Down My Burdens

Gonna Lay Down My Burdens

Mary Monroe

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I really enjoyed this book; Carmen, Desiree, Burl and Chester keep the story interesting until the every end. I was caught by a few surprises myself that I was not expecting and I loved that aspect. Mary Monroe is quickly becoming a favourite!

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Naughty 5 Too Naughty

Naughty 5 Too Naughty

Brenda Hampton

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Another great read from the Naughty series! Jaylin, Scorpio, Shane, Stephon, Nokea and Felicia are back at it once again and it was entertaining, to say the least. It's just the type of drama I enjoy reading about. There were a few boring moments, but it didn't take long to pick back up.

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The Conversation

The Conversation

Hill Harper

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I absolutely love this book! I enjoyed the way that he spoke about his own experiences, as well as having round table discussions about things that need to be brought to the forefront. Definitely will be reading this again in the future.

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Half-Blood Blues: A Novel

Half-Blood Blues: A Novel

Esi Edugyan

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The Best Thing EVER!!!

2 years ago

I've actually been using MomAgenda for a few years now and I am so excited I can finally get it from a Canadian retailer; I just ordered a mini one directly from them last month, but I had to buy this zebra print one when I saw it in store on the weekend. It is the best agenda ever. It helps you keep everything organized and I don't see myself using any other agenda. read review

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Reviewed: Gotta Keep on Tryin': A Novel | Virginia DeBerry

Another Great Read

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Reviewed: Big Girls Do Cry | Carl Weber

Couldn't Put It Down!

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Reviewed: Two Mrs Robinsons | Donna Hay

Very Pleasant Read

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Book Strike!

4 years ago

I am officially putting myself on a book strike!

The last few months I've gone completely crazy . . I'll order books online and turn around and to go Chapters the next day and buy more books! I'm honestly running out of places to put them. I just seem something that captures my interest and before I know it, I'm writing down a new order number!

I am making a vow to myself not to buy a book until January 2010. I did 3 months earlier this year, but I've definitely … view post

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Time Flies . . . when your head is buried in a good book!
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Reading . . . one of the loves of life!
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I'm living in: GTA
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About Me:

My first love? You got it . . it's reading. I can easily get lost in a book and won't know what's going on. I have an addition: I seem to buy a book EVERYWHERE I GO! But my secret: I don't plan to stop buying books anytime soon. I'm building my own personal library and all suggestions are welcomed!
Interests:

Other interests includes basketball, interior design, writing short stories and poetry and music.
Favourite Books:

Someone to Catch my Drift, the Brown Sugar series, Sundowners, Scarlet Feather, Sister Gumbo, Mister Gumbo, Longing to Tell, Deliver Me From Evil
Favourite Movies:

Love and Basketball, the Bourne trilogy, Dan In Real Life, Last Chance Harvey, 500 Days of Summer, Blueberry Nights
Favourite Music:

Boyz II Men Jill Scott Brandy Joe Eric Benet Raheem DeVaughn Eric Roberson Lina John Legend Al Green Anita Baker Sade Keke Wyatt RL John Mayer
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Too many to name . . .
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"The love of oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance."
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raptors.com, chapters.indigo.ca, amazon.com, nba.com, hgtv.ca, styleathome.com

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Honeybee says:

Hey, I'm doing well. I was thinking about messaging you the other day but I went on Holiday. I some times forget about this site so if you want add me on facebook melissa.loftman@hotmail.com

How have you been otherwise?
Honeybee says:

Hey! Yeah it has been a while. Things in London are going well. I was actually home for a little while in August and September. I'm done school and working at the moment. I haven't been using this site as much. How are things with you, get any more travelling in? I'm hoping to go to Thailand next year so looking forward to that.
Kaitlyn Douglas says:

The otherworld series by kelley armstrong. I am curently reading the 4th book of the series. I highly reccomend it! :)
Happy Reading!! :)
-Kaitlyn
p.s. There are 10 books in the series. :P
Honeybee says:

I've been to Milan but that was for a stop over but I really like the vibe and I can't wait to go back and really travel there. Berlin was my latest travels and I LOVE that city. So much to do no matter what you ilke to do. It's also really affordable (cheap by London standards even) and high quality on accomodation and food. I recommend it to everyone. I want to take some time off and really travel for a while so hopefully I can do that after I'm done school
Honeybee says:

I haven't been around the world yet! I'm thinking after I finish school taking a break and doing an around the world trip actually. I figure now is the time before I start working because I won't be able to take a break then. We'll see, I'm dating someone now and he's the main reason I'll probably end up living here. There are tons of opportunities to work while you travel to offset costs and that may be what I end up doing.
Honeybee says:

Yup it's me! I've been well, LOVE London. Well, I mean at times it's annoying but I do love it. I keep a blog so you can check that out at http://melissa-lifeacrossthepond.blogspot.com/ . The weather is finally nice here. What have you been up to?
Avid Er says:

HAHA I know! I am working on it! I am currently reading The Birthdays by Heidi Pitlor. I am just half way through and so far it's all right...How about you?
Lucy (Moonlight Gleam) says:

I too have quite a few books id liek to read, there are many from Nicolas Sparks id like to read this summer :) and lots of series lol let me know how your books turn out when you get the chance to read them!
Lucy (Moonlight Gleam) says:

Hi! I would really like to read Fallen by Lauren Kate reall soon! lol :) you?
Melie says:

Ok I am soo late in this reply. Unless I already did, if not apologies. Free museums yes, and most of the major and good ones are free. Basically winter time here doesn't get too bad, just gloomy and more rain. I wouldn't choose fall/winter to visit but you would have just as fun a time. Very easy to travel the UK

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Saffron Skies

Saffron Skies

Lesley Lokko

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I can't rave enough about Lesley Lokko . . . she is a wonderful author and I'm glad that I came across her! I will still be reading this book for years to come.

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Sundowners

Sundowners

Lesley Lokko

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Another Lesley Lokko gem . . . . I'm aspiring to write the same way she does.

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Bitter Chocolate

Bitter Chocolate

LOKKO LESLEY

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I just got this one in my hands . . . I can't wait till the long weekend starts so I can read to my heart's delight! I've even already rated it before reading it! lol

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Wicked!

Wicked!

Jilly Cooper

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Jilly Cooper is well known for writing long stories and this one was quite a joy to read through . . . . especially during the winter, when I could curl up with a warm cup of tea!

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Nights of Rain and Stars

Nights of Rain and Stars

Maeve Binchy

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My favourite author . . . this was the first book that put me on to Maeve Bincy and I haven't looked back yet. I love how this story had so many characters but they all had their own storylines that were never confused or mixed up . . I will definately be reading this again.

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Love and Devotion

Love and Devotion

Erica James

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A wonderful book . . . this is the book that made me go out and get everything with her name on it!

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Kelley Armstrong

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Book 10 of Women of the Otherworld series! Point of view goes back to Ellena a female wareworlf! It is yet another awesome book by Kelley Armstrong!
Living With The Dead: Women Of The Otherworld

Living With The Dead: Women Of The Otherworld

Kelley Armstrong

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For all those Kelley Armstrong Fans you'll definitely want to read this and the rest of Women of the Otherworld :)
Beastly

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Alex Flinn

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Book Review: http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Beastly-Alex-Flinn/978006087418-598494-Review.html
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Beatrice Anonymous

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If you have read Go Ask Alice, you will definitely enjoy reading this book! It is edited by Dr. Beatrice Sparks. The names and places belonging to the characters are changed to protect the families.
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How to Catch a Star

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If you have a baby or know of one who is just beginning to read, this book is perfect. I picked it up when I was waiting in line and I absolutely adore it. It's cute, beautiful and very well written.
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