Before Oscar Micheaux became celebrated as one of the earliest black filmmakers, he wrote a series of remarkable novels, the first one published in 1913 as The Conquest. Dedicated to Booker T. Washington, the black educator whose advocacy of assimilation was opposed by many of his race who were agitating for civil rights, The Conquest "is a true story of a negro who was discontented and [of] the circumstances that were the outcome of that discontent." The novel portrays the aspirations and strug...
EJ is a normal guy living a normal life, that is until he meets Maria a woman that changes his life forever. Maria teaches him how to make fast money by just flipping a few numbers. EJ quickly goes from a regular joe to a man of power. But he's forced to learn the hard way that with more money comes more problems and with more problem EJ is forced to keep flipping numbers. Step into EJ's world where money rules and one bad flip can end your life.--Back cover.
This book deals with the Afro-American of the early twentieth century and is rich in folk beliefs attending every phase of daily life. The author has been unusually successful in portraying the relation between Aunt Betsey and the little boy, John; and Uncle Alford's tales of Brer Mole, Brer Rabbit, Brer Crickit, and many others have been considered by some readers to excel Uncle Remus. Humor pervades the book. Originally published in 1929. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Ed...
When her hugely successful best friend Sasha shows up for a visit and steals her husband, Dawn Jones must pick up the pieces of her shattered life to regain what she has lost and discover what her life could be.
The Dry Grass of August (Platinum Readers Circle (Center Point))
by Anna Jean Mayhew
In this beautifully written debut, Anna Jean Mayhew offers a riveting depiction of Southern life in the throes of segregation, what it will mean for a young girl on her way to adulthood--and for the woman who means the world to her. . . On a scorching day in August 1954, thirteen-year-old Jubie Watts leaves Charlotte, North Carolina, with her family for a Florida vacation. Crammed into the Packard along with Jubie are her three siblings, her mother, and the family's black maid, Mary Luther. Fo...
Just Can't Leave Him Alone 2 (Just Can't Leave Him Alone, #2)
by Tiece
When a reunion with an old friend goes tragically wrong, drug dealer Kasheef Williams must protect himself even if it means going after Alija Bell, the only witness, before she testifies against him, although they are attracted to each other.
Girls From Da Hood 2 (Girls from Da Hood, #2)
by Kashamba Williams and Nikki Turner
Presents three short stories in which Africa Evans depends on the wrong man to help her out, Harmony finds herself leading a double life, and Unique lives up to her reputation as a hoodrat.
