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Title: Up to No Good

Author: Carl Weber

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-25-09

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 310 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

Carl Weber is the New York Times best-selling author of such bawdy, riotous novels as So You Call Yourself a Man and Baby Momma Drama. In Up to No Good, Weber demonstrates his storytelling panache and keen insight into his characters' complicated lives.

Members Reviews:

A interesting read!

Title: Up to No Good

Author: Carl Weber

Publisher: Kensington

Series: Church

Reviewed By: Arlena Dean

Rating: 4

Review:

"Up to No Good" by Carl Weber...

There is always a man around the corner. Church trustee James Black should know--he's usually that man, carrying on adulterous affairs and sleeping with one conquest after another. But when he suddenly finds himself truly in love, the other women in his church have a thing or two to say about it--including his daughter, Jamie.

Jamie has every intention of dismantling the relationship--until she discovers a mystery woman has been secretly calling her lover, Louis. Meanwhile, James's son, Darnel, spirals out of control after he catches his fiancée cheating. James knows he's to blame for the turmoil that surrounds him and his loved ones. Now he'll have to find a way to bring peace to their lives. But he can only do it by facing some hard truths about himself and changing his scandalous ways.

What I liked from the novel.....

This was another one of this author good reads. "Up to No Good" was definitely one of this author types of drama novels that will keep you on the edge of your seat with a lot of drama and suspense and leave you wondering what will come next. You will be left saying 'what a story' that was a little predictable but yet not disappointing in any way with some characters that were simply off the chart. Some of the characters were greatly flawed while a few others were simply well developed, engaging and oh so real to give the readers a simply good character development with a excellent subplots along with a unforgettable story line. The ending will definitely leave thinking just how far would you go to help out a blood relative. That ending left me in awe...because even though I know that person had a lots of demons and definitely needed help....I never thought that would happen. I am still shaking my head about that ending. All that is left to say is wow what a interesting intensed read that still I have thoughts about long after this read. If you are looking for drama with a lots of pain and craziness you have come to the right place for "Up to No Good" will give it all to you and more!

Really enjoyed this one!

this was the third book of a the series starting with Preachers Son. I think I enjoyed this one the most.

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Title: Nappily Ever After

Subtitle: A Novel

Author: Trisha R. Thomas

Narrator: Lisa Reneé Pitts

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-11-09

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 79 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

Venus Johnston has a great job and a long-term, live-in boyfriend who happens to be a drop-dead gorgeous doctor. She also has a weekly beauty-parlor date to keep her long, nappy hair slick and straight. But the tedious hours and harsh chemicals in the salon have long grated on Venus. One frustrating day, she trades in the long hair for a dramatically short, natural cut and sends her commitment-balking boyfriend packing. It's a bold declaration of independence and one that has effects she never could have imagined. Reactions from friends and coworkers range from concern to contempt to outright condemnation. When her ex starts dating a voluptuous, long-haired beauty, Venus is forced to question what she really wants out of life. With wit, resilience, and determination, Venus finally learns what true happiness is, on her own terms.

©2000 Michael Herr; (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"Thomas offers painful but amusing insights into the politics of beauty, black culture, and male-female relationships; her first novel places her in a league with Terry MacMillan and Bebe Moore Campbell." (Booklist)

"Empowering....Thomas refuses to let her characters slide into stereotype, and she keeps the pace fast and funny." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Great

This was a good read because even though I listened, the narrator did such a good job that I feel like I read it word for word. Anyway, I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters. I also enjoyed the life lesson. Sometimes when u snooze, u loose. Keep up the good work

Good read

it was a nice story. I liked that the main character was reflective but some of it was a bit slow and seemed to be extra.

Can a woman's hair speak her truths of love & pain

Fall in love with Venus a career driven woman who wants nothing more than to be a wife, to Clint who claims to have commitment phobia or so he says. Enjoy this roller coaster ride of reality as you can actually imagine the hurt, angry, frustration and love. Listen intently as Venus learns to change her image, handles the jitters of know truth, slows as the sudden drops of life walks in, and listen as she conquers it all in her purest form called Nappily Ever After.

Loved it!

not you're typical fantasy love story... very true to life story. it was really good

ok

hope the movie is better. the book was OK at best. oo oo oo k

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Title: The Preacher's Son

Author: Carl Weber

Narrator: Myra Lucretia Taylor, Lizian Mitchell, Cherise Booth, Peter Jay Fernandez, J. D. Jackson, Nyambi Nyambi

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-05-09

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 304 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

The Preacher's Son captivates with all the intensity expected of a Weber novel. Bishop T.K. Wilson is a pillar of the community, pastor of the largest African-American church in Queens, NY, and has always tended to he needy. Running for borough president, he faces one shocking revelation after another that could not only derail his campaign, but also force him to reevaluate his family values.

Members Reviews:

The Sante Fe Trail

First part lots of sex and stuff. Second half more into the plot and was a pretty good story overall. So could have had less explicit sexuality and more plot content.

Wonderful Story

Loved this book. Like so many of his books he really did a good job selecting the narrators and the story line kept me involved and entertained.

GOOD READ

Just a little too far fetched for me at the end but no disappointments. It's the only Carl Weber story I've rated a four instead of my usual five stars.

Weber knows how to tell a story!

Carl Weber certainly knows how to paint a story with colorful characters that develop into a masterpiece of fiction. I enjoyed not knowing what to expect in this tale of woe and whoa!

Flygirl

Great book! it kept my attention, Loved the surprise ending. WoW!

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Title: The Best of Everything

Author: Kimberla Lawson Roby

Narrator: Caroline Clay

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-23-09

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 239 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

In The Best of Everything, Roby employs her trademark storytelling prowess to relate the tale of a woman whose life is complicated by the fact that her father is none other than Reverend Curtis Black.

Alicia Black Sullivan swore to never repeat her father's mistakes: she would never break any promises, she would never be unfaithful. And most important of all, when she got married, it would be for good. And she really does love Phillip, the assistant pastor of her father's church. She just happens to love money - and the things it can buy - as well.

Alicia was born to the good life, she's entitled to the best, and she'll do anything to get it. Even if it means piling up thousands of dollars in debt. Even if it means denying to everyone - even herself - that her love of shopping has gotten way out of control.

Members Reviews:

No better than a bad made for TV movie.

This was such a predictable, silly book. The characters were not developed. The plot was predictable and rather dull.

The reader is horrible, horrible, horrible! A total waste of a credit.

Boring

It took just to long to get into this book. the narrators voice was not right for this book. Its not what I expected and the book itself is not what I thought it would be. I guess I am just looking for another Curtis Black and that is not what this is about.

Good read!

I enjoyed this book, but felt that Alisha's character development could have been stronger, and an attempt to connect her childhood experiences with Pastor Curtis Black would have made the book better. I think that the author did a great job with Alisha's husband's character development. I enjoyed the book overall, and I would recommend it to others who enjoy this author.

The Best Of Everything

Kind of a downer

Good read

I am such a fan of this series! Alicia's storyline isn't as interesting to me as that of Curtis and Charlotte, though.

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Title: What You Owe Me

Author: Bebe Moore Campbell

Narrator: Caroline Clay

Format: Unabridged

Length: 22 hrs and 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-22-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 197 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

New to Los Angeles, Hosanna Clark, a farm worker from Texas, befriends Holocaust survivor Gilda Rosenstein. Together they build a cosmetics company and a deep friendship. Then Gilda disappears, taking with her the company's assets. The loss leaves Hosanna financially ruined and emotionally damaged. Years later, after her death, Hosanna's daughter will look to collect the debt Gilda owes.

In addition to her novels, Bebe Moore Campbell is the author of several nonfiction books including Successful Women, Angry Men, which explores the changing dynamics within families. Narrator Caroline Clay masterfully takes us through the heartaches and the victories of this emotional journey.

Members Reviews:

Awesome. Very well written.

I loved this book. It was addictive from the beginning. The characters were well thought out and you could feel their emotions. I remember getting upset myself from some of the happenings. An very good read.

Good plot and performance

The story was so well told and performed. I'd like to see a part 2. It was slow to start but kept me hanging until the very end. Definitely recommend.

GOOD TAKE A CHANCE

THIS ONE STARTS OUT KIND SLOW BUT ONCE YOU LISTEN FOR AN HOUR ,YOU'LL START LOVING IT IS VERY GOOD

Awesome

This one is so amazing that I literally force others to read/listen...A book for all to read to get a deeper understanding of a history we were not taught...Brava!

Very moving, very complex

The story deals with complex issues of hurt, help, guilt, struggle and it's impact on current and subsequent generations. The characters are real, complex, lovable yet flawed (like the rest of us). While I thought parts of the book dragged, in the 90 minutes or so - all the pieces came together in a very moving, magical and emotionally powerful way. The reader is good.

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Title: Mississippi Bridge

Author: Mildred D. Taylor

Narrator: Danny Gerard

Format: Unabridged

Length: 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-11-08

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

Jeremy Simms watches from the porch of the general store as the passengers board the weekly bus from Jackson. When several white passengers arrive late, the driver roughly orders the black passengers off to make room. Then, in the driving rain, disaster strikes, and Jeremy witnesses a shocking end to the day's drama. Set in Mississippi in the 1930s, this is a gripping story of racial injustice.

©1990 Mildred D. Taylor, Max Ginsburg; (P)2008 Penguin

Critic Reviews:

"Taylor, a powerful storyteller, again combines authentic incidents to create a taut plot...Her cry for justice always rings true." (Kirkus Reviews)

Members Reviews:

Loved the Story

This story was very well written and kept your interest from start to finish. Although it was short I felt it was very rich and the writer and narrator has the ability to take you there. I look forward to listening to more stories from Mildred D. Taylor

A Great Multicultural Book!

Mississippi Bridge is one of my favorite books for young children. This book is used with our gifted students because it demonstrates how different cultures deal with conflict. Ms. Taylor's black characters take a subservient role when in the presence of most white characters, but on their own they are unique individuals with a drive and purpose that the white characters lack. I was glad to see the Logan family again, and to learn more about Jeremy Simms, one of the white characters. I liked the way Ms. Taylor dealt with Jeremy's effort to understand racial discrimination, the fact that Jeremy does not share his father's view of black people, and that he is willing to disobey his father because he knew those beliefs were wrong. The ending of the book is very poignant and allows the reader to explore not only the character's feelings but their own. The reader needs to be aware that Ms. Taylor doesn't avoid use of derogatory terms of the time. This gives the reader an authentic representation of life for people of color in 1930's Mississippi. The "N Word" is used as part of the colloquial speech of that time.

Good read

This book is well written and has a lot of history. It gives you an understanding of why family members in the south view racism.

Why things happen

This story is short but has powerful lessons in it. People died because of blatant racism and arrogance. Jeremy does not understand why the passengers had to die; he also did not understand the prevailing racism of the era either.... Josiah proved that he was more of a man of honor than the whites who thought themselves superior to him. How many of the whites would've risked their lives to save the lives of Blacks or retrieve their bodies from that swollen river. Josiah acted and reacted the way that he did because he was a man of honor.

Very good

This made me cry. All these books in made me cry. Thw characters are so well developed. the stories make me feel I'm a part of it.

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Title: Love & Lies

Author: Kimberla Lawson Roby

Narrator: Tracey Leigh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-31-07

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 282 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

Charlotte's friend Janine, a college professor, also is worried that her boyfriend, Antonio, is cheating on her, as well as getting heavily into drug dealing. She kicks him out, but Antonio won't take no for an answer.

Members Reviews:

Hilarious!

Love & Lies was truly a "piece of work". Apparently this story is part of a series, however it's not necessary that you read the previous books. The narrarator pulled me right on in and the writer had me cracking up. I found myself talking to my iPod trying to offer advice. If you want something to make you laugh, yet is filled with drama - this is the book for you.

A first-class production

This book had a nice tempo to the storyline that held my attention throughout. The characters were well developed -- so much so that I wanted to jump in and strangle some of the guys myself! The best part of all was the narrator. What a delight! The voices she used really brought the story to life.

Great Listen

This is part of a sequel to the Cast First Stone. great book. I have come to get to the Blacks! It held my interest the whole book. Listen!!!

"A Keeper"

I have enjoyed listening to this "True to Real Life" book. It does appear that the author has done her research about human behavior. People can be and many are sinful, and can be doubt-minded even within the House of God. Listen to this book and judge for yourself. I am not much on writing reviews but this time I had to response.

Love and Lies

I really enjoyed this book, I couldn't put it down. The Characters Charlotte and Genine had extremely interesting lives, I found myself thinking that these were real people. My hat goes off to Kimberla Lawson Roley. Thank you for another great book.

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Title: First Lady

Author: Carl Weber

Narrator: various

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-17-07

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 294 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

Carl Weber is the New York Times best-selling author of such fan favorites as So You Call Yourself a Man.

Critic Reviews:

"Weber keeps the pacing brisk and loads the narrative with enough surprise turns to keep readers guessing to the end." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Carl Weber Rocks!

The First Lady was an awesome listen. If you've read any of Weber's books, you know how dysfunctional (aka normal) everyone is and this book had it's share! It was hilarious!! The book had so much humor and drama I hated for it to end. If you're not familiar with Weber's books, give this one a try - you won't be disappointed!

Hard to believe...

The story was easy to listen to, but the plot of it was a little carried away to me... IF there is a man out there that is that HOLY... show me him! I found myself drifting off...

Hallelujah!

I'm a Christian and I've been in church all my life, but I know how "holier than thou" church folks can be. Kudos to the author for portraying REAL people with REAL issues trying to serve God. The audio production was outstanding! The ensemble cast brought this story to life and it was a joy to listen to each character. Very well done by all. I recommend it highly!

Excellent

Would you consider the audio edition of First Lady to be better than the print version?

Yes

What was one of the most memorable moments of First Lady?

When bishop T. K. Wilson married Monique instead of Lisa May.

What about variouss performance did you like?

I liked that each character had its own personality and emotions.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes without a doubt.

Any additional comments?

This entire series was full of drama and static. I loved it.

Was just ok

It's not like the others in the series. needed more to happen. Why didn't the Bishop find out Who Lisa really Was?

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Title: Pushing Up Daisies

Author: Jamise L. Dames

Narrator: Cherise Booth

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-26-07

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

Jamise L. Dames is a noted screenwriter, songwriter, and author. Her debut novel, Momma's Baby, Daddy's Maybe was an instant best-seller. In Pushing Up Daisies, she showcases her flair for contemporary romance in a moving story of love lost and found.

Critic Reviews:

"Jamise has done it again! A juicy, compelling read, not to be missed." (Brandon Massey, author of Within the Shadows)

Members Reviews:

nice listen

Great story, nice delivery. I really enjoyed the story line, it captured my attention from the start, and held it until the last syllable.

Crazy!

This was good but weird at the same time. I could never understand why a woman would fall for a guy like she did, only to be left with nothing but drama and a headache. Definitely, a lesson learned for all single women to do their homework before getting too deeply involved with a man.

Great Read!

I absolutely loved this book! So many events that keep you on edge! The plot is very good and well written!

Pleasantly surprised

i was a little leery about this purchased. How I was pleasantly surprised. The narration is the best I have heard so far, and the story line kept me wanting more!

Journey

This was a slower starter. HOwevewer, it did grab my attention and I enjoyed it. The ending was rather perdictable but the journey was good.

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Title: A Woman's Worth

Author: Tracy Price-Thompson

Narrator: various

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-22-06

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 53 votes

Genres: Fiction, African-American

Publisher's Summary:

Tracy Price-Thompson is the author of the best-selling Chocolate Sangria, which was chosen as a Main Selection of the Black Expressions Book Club.

Critic Reviews:

"A charged page-turner." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Awesome

I could not stop listening...and even after it was over I wanted more....Great Book. I am glad I pick this one!

GREAAAATTT

This book really kept my attention. I was so into it I stayed up so late listening I never wanted to put it down. I felt like i was watching a good movie i recommend to read it !!

a real page turner so to speak

this book will keeep you interested.

A mans love of family

I listen to these books while power walking, and this book kept me walking so I could keep listening.

A story of a man's love of family, of the suffering of women in some African countries, and the bond of family.

Well worth the read.

Definite must listen

Not only was I impressed with how Tracy Price-Thompson's story transported you from the American South to Africa to Europe and back again but I was equally impressed with the narrators as well. They brought life and substance to each character. I was captured from beginning to end. It's a definite must listen.