Rantings of a Creole Princess

Christian and Anastasia

I've finished all 3 books.

I'm annoyed.

Why?

Because it's over.

*sigh*

Are YOU reading?  What book are you on?

"Fifty Shades of Grey"

Aiight...let's stop tip toeing around it. We all know that most of us have read the dang book so we might as well talk about it hell

Would you have been suspicious of Christian early on?

Would you have continued talking to him after he broke down what he needed?

The Play Room? C'mon...how many of you would have stayed after that?

And...like SOMEBODY y'all "know" (but I ain't saying no names)...wouldn't she be raw as all get out and wouldn't want to be touched for a minute?

Oh...and didn't dude really come across as dangerous stalker dude?

So yeah...could you have fallen for Fifty?

"Good Self, Bad Self" by Judy Smith

Judy Smith's (the crisis manager "Scandal" is partly based off)  just dropped her book,  Good Self, Bad Self, yesterday.  Do you think it's something you'd read?

Whatcha reading now?  Have you read anything you'd recommend?  

Scenario...

You're reading a book that has been billed as e.rot.ica.

Your husband disapproves.

Do you stop reading?

Fifty Shades of Grey

Anybody read this yet?  I keep seeing articles about them and somebody I know is reading it and can't put it down.  I ain't saying no names.  ROFL!  Fifty Shades of Grey

Check out this article:  50 Shades of Grey: Why 'Mommy Porn' is Hot 

 

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The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life

What are YOU reading?  What have you read lately that you think we'd really enjoy? 

 

SIP:  Yall know I get most of my book recommendations from yall right?  RIGHT!  C'MON! SPILL IT!

Taye Diggs: "Chocolate Me"

Check out this book by Taye Diggs:  Chocolate Me!

And then check out this article.  What say you?   Taye Diggs Says Tyson Beckford Helped Him Love the Skin He’s In

 

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Inheritance (Inheritance Cycle, Book 4)

What are you reading these days?

"WRITE IT DOWN, MAKE IT HAPPEN!"

 

I credit this book for so, so much of the FABULOUSNESS that is my life.

Bookin' It!

The Lost Hero

Whatcha reading????? 

The Science of Black Hair

Many moons ago I met a young lady who had th emost beautiful "light" surrounding her.  Super positive, smart and funny.  Her passion?

BLACK HAIR CARE.

Seriously...It is her PASSION!

NATURAL AND RELAXED!

She told me that she was going to finally do the proper research for a book about Black hair so people could use it as a reference.  We would discuss the amounts of bad information out there and laugh at some of the beliefs and myths surrounding Black hair.  The number one being...

BLACK HAIR DOESN'T GROW.

Mythology 101.

I knew if anyone could do it in the proper way...it would be her, Ms. Audrey Davis-Sivasothy.

The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care

GET.IT.AUDREY!

She sent me a copy of her extremely gorgeous book and I've been keeping it on my reading table.  I pick it up whenever I need a break from what I'm doing and read something in it and, I have to be honest, it's like a reference book that is seriously like a thesis breaking down the science of Black hair from all considerations. 

I'm a fan.  This book is like...WHOA.  I'm totally feeling like it's the only book one ever needs to read regarding Black hair in order to finally, finally GET IT.

She also has a website with lots of excellent information on it as well:  www.BlackHairScience.com

It's my new favorite book.

Imma hafta hide it when Dr. Punkin gets hre next week cuz I don't want to have to cut her about my book hell.

Tell me something...have you ever read a book about Black hair care?  Would you?

 

"I Ain't Gonna Gossip in Church No More"

Would YOU read?  "I Ain't Gonna Gossip in Church No More"

Whatchu Reading?

Last night, before I gave them candy, I asked each kid what was the last book they read or what they were currently reading.

I was totally surprised to find that only 2 kids couldn't answer the question.

One of them embarrassed the shit outta their mother because they didn't have an answer and she kept trying to give the kid titles to help him out and the kid was like...I didn't read that.

I gave him candy anyway cuz seriously...I just wanted them to leave.

Lying azz mama.

Most of the kids were EXCITED to tell me and quite a few gave me some really cool synopsis' of their book.

How cool is that?

So...whatchu reading?  This is what I'm reading: Steve Jobs

Question...

Do YOU read romance novels?

If so...who are your FAVORITE authors?

Kindle + Library = HOT.SHAT!!!!!!!!!

Amazon Kindle Owners Can Now Check Out Books at the Local Library

"Culo" by Mazzucco

 

Culo by Mazzucco What say you? Is a book full of women's azzes closer to art or pron?  Are YOU going to purchase?  Would you be cool if your S/O purchased?

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Producer to Producer: A Step-By-Step Guide to Low Budgets Independent Film Producing

What are YOU reading? 

What's the last book you read that was career related?

Do you and your S/O ever read the same books?

T.I. is now an Author

Are YOU gonna buy it?  Power & Beauty: A Love Story of Life on the Streets

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A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book One

"Maggie Goes on a Diet"

'Maggie Goes on a Diet' Author Defends Controversial Teen Dieting Book

Required Reading

Why "The Help" Wasn't for Me

An Open Statement to the Fans of The Help:

 

On behalf of the Association of Black Women Historians (ABWH), this statement provides historical context to address widespread stereotyping presented in both the film and novel version of The Help.   The book has sold over three million copies, and heavy promotion of the movie will ensure its success at the box office. Despite efforts to market the book and the film as a progressive story of triumph over racial injustice, The Help distorts, ignores, and trivializes the experiences of black domestic workers. We are specifically concerned about the representations of black life and the lack of attention given to sexual harassment and civil rights activism. 

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Full Black: A Thriller (Scot Harvath)

What are YOU reading this weekend?

From Nerd Girl:

"Let's Talk Books"

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Turn of Mind

Whatchu reading?

Bookin' It!

Whatchu reading?

What are YOU reading?

Knowing Your Value: Women, Money and Getting What You're Worth

One of the things that is really standing out to me about this book is the part about women having to worry so much about being "liked."  Men don't have those pressures put upon them by society so they are able to do what it takes to get the job done without worrying about being "liked."  That is EXTREMELY interesting to me and really puts a spotlight on all of the women we know and admire at the top of their game and how they have had to separate themselves from that need for being liked and accepted in order they can get ish done.

Hmmmmmmmmmm...

Good job Nika Brzezinski...good job.

Random Woman

I realized when I was talking to random woman that a lot of folks are missing out and haven't read some of the "classics."  You know...those books you LOVED and told everyone about and kept the copy for years because everytime you went to purge books you touched it and the smile of remembrance was immediate so you put it right back on the shelf where it still lives.

I'd like to tell you that I shared some of these titles with random woman so yall could think I'm all enlightening and ish and peace and love the world, blah, blah, blah but she seriously annoyed me so I stopped talking, bid her happy hunting and rolled on to do what I was doing.

That said...I figured we should share some of our most FAVORITE reads from back in the day so others can pick them up and enjoy them too.  I've tried to start an accounting of my faves by using Good Reads but I'll be honest when I say it no where indeedly tracks all of my favorite books even as it's a good start.   I'm CreoleInDC over there.

Whatcha got that you don't mind sharing?

Whatchu reading?

I'm looking for some brain food as well as some mindless reading. 

What's on your nightstand?

Question...

How many books do you read on average in a month?

The Cartel Publications

Tell the truth and shame the devil! Have you ever read a book published by The Cartel Publications? http://www.thecartelpublications.com/

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I'm not one of those kinds of people who can read anything.  I know some folks who can pick up a book not knowing a thing about it and read it from cover-to-cover.

I have never been able to do that.  I have to be really interested in reading the book before I pick it up and that's based on synopsis, reviews from people I know and a general sweep of the reviews from readers on Amazon.  (I say general cuz I don't know them people like that.)  Truth be told...I haven't read a book in more than three years that one of yall haven't recommended whenever we have a book post.

What about you?  Can you pick up a book without knowing anything about it and just read it?  (Outside of school of course.)  Did you ever do this and found yourself pleasantly surprised at how much you enjoyed the book?

Have you ever picked up a book recommended by a commenter over here?

Whatchu reading now?  Would you recommend it?

Bookin It!

Whatchu reading?

Whatchu buying by way of books as gifts for folks?

P.S. This was typed with my thumbs.

Book Clubbing

Have you ever been a member of one?

If you aren't any longer...what happened?

What do you like about book clubs?

What do you dislike about book clubs?

Your favorite experience with one...what made it so special?

Instrastin...

http://www.npr.org/2010/11/11/131253000/-franklin-and-eleanor-a-marriage-ahead-of-its-time

Whatchu reading?

It's time for me to choose a new book and I aways get some really good ideas from you guys! 

Whatchall reading?

Obama's Wars

If you would like to enjoy the holiday season and NOT barricade yourself in your home for the duration of your life I suggest that you do NOT read Obama's Wars.

Just know that our President has a LOT on his hands and I'm extremely impressed with how he is handling ish with our country's security in mind.

But yeah...it's scary.

What's the last non-fiction book YOU read?  Would you recommend?

Um...well....iCan't...just...NO!

Amazon defends 'Pedophile's Guide'

JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN DOESN'T MEAN YOU SHOULD RIGHT???  RIGHT???????

Tell the truth and shame the devil!

"For Colored Girls Who Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Wasn't Enough"

Wht did YOU think of the book when YOU read it?  DID you read it?  Did you connect with it?  Do you consider it the Black woman's BIBLE??????????????

Books

Whatchu reading?

The Book...

Doug Box's Guide to Posing for Portrait Photographers

Scenario...

You purchase a digital copy of a book or magazine.

You're finished reading it.

You send a PDF copy of it to a friend whom you know wanted to read it too.

Do you consider this wrong?

"The Grace of Silence"

I had to put that book down by ya girl Terry McMillian, Getting to Happy.  Seriously.  It was depressing as HELL!  The initial reviews I'd read warned me of this but I just HAD to read it for myself and I didn't get far. 

In the space I'm in right now I can't deal with depressing.  It stifles my creativity.  I'm at my most best-est-ess when I'm feeling inspired.

So I picked up this:   The Grace of Silence: A Memoir

And now I'm inspired again! GO ME!

Whatchu reading?

"Getting to Happy"

Getting to Happy

Are YOU going to read it?  If so...please let me know when you do!  I read some initial reviews that left me kinda like I'd rather keep the memory of Savanah 'nem in the desert popping bubblies together. 

Tell the truth and shame the devil!

Do you ever read more than one book at a time?

Books

Whatchu reading? 

Anything you'd recommend?  One Flight Up: A Novel

(This is actually one of my FAVORITE-er-est posts to do so I try and do it about once a month.  I get some REALLY good ideas from you guys so thanky you soooooooo much!)

Tell the truth and shame the devil!

When's the last time you got rid of some books?  What did you do with them?  Have you run out of bookshelf space before?

Good Book?

Whatcha reading?

African American Books Either / Or

Do you think fiction books by Black authors about Black people should be housed in one location in the book store?

OR

Do you think they should be dispersed with all the other fiction books in alphabetical order by author?

Why?

"Mayhem and Madness Marvelously!"

What would you name the book based on YOUR life?