Black Diamond's Book Reviews: Jaree Francis

Monday, February 14, 2011

Mailbox Monday and It's Monday What Are You Reading

~Mailbox Monday~
is hosted by Laura of Library of Clean Reads during the month of February
We share what books that we found in our mailboxes last week.

Okay, lets see, this was a very big week for me, so here I go:

Lipstick Hustla by Allison Hobbs

After reading Insatiable by Allison Hobbs, I had to get this book!

I purchased this book.

The Trifling Times of Nathan Jones by Moses Miller

I saw that he is on the Love Literature tour with Dwayne Joseph and Brian W. Smith, so I wanted to read one of his books. He suggested this book to read first!

I purchased this autographed copy from the author.

Mama's Lies - Daddy's Pain by Brian W. Smith

Brian W. Smith previously sent me three of his books to review. I really wanted to read one of his earlier books, so I decided on this one. He said this one is very personal to him, so I am really looking forward to reading this one.

I purchased this autographed copy from the author.

Redemption by Laurel Dewey

I am reading this book for the Pump Up Your Book Tour. My review will be posted on 4/4/11.

I received this review copy from the publisher.

Respect the Jux by Frank C. Matthews

I will be interviewing Frank C. Matthews for the March issue of Urban Image Magazine. I wanted to read his book before I interview him.

I am also reviewing this book for the Pump Up Your Book Tour. My review will post on 2/25/11.

I was sent this review copy of the book by the publisher.

Deed So by Katharine A. Russell

I read her book A Pointed Death for the Pump Up Your Book Tour and signed up to read this one for the Pump Up Your Book Tour as well! I will be posting the review on April 18th and interview on April 19th!

Love You More by Lisa Gardner
Received from the Pump Up Your Book Tour for review on 3/4/11.

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It's Monday! What are you reading?

Hosted by BookJourney

Read and Reviewed:

Drama With a Capital D by Denise Coleman, Finished 2/5, reviewed 2/12, 5/5 diamonds

Anyone Can Die by James LePore, Finished and reviewed on 2/9, 3/5 diamonds

Chedda Boyz by C. J. Hudson, Finished and reviewed on 2/13, 4/5 diamonds

Currently Reading:

Makes Me Wanna Holler by Nathan McCall (library book)
There's No Tomorrow by Jaree Francis
Sex is Fun by Kidder Kaper

The Betrayal by Sheila Hendrix (Pump Up Your Book Tour)

Up Next:

Respect the Jux by Frank C. Matthews (for Pump Up Your Book Tour and Review and author interview for Urban Image Magazine)

Final Mercy by Frank J. Edwards (for Pump Up Your Book Tour-review to post 2/24)

If I have time I want to read:

The Snowman's Quest by Nancy Anderson Judge
If You Don't Tell by D.V. Hent
Gold Diggin' by Nikkea Smithers

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Sunday, January 16, 2011

Mailbox Monday and It's Monday What Are You Reading

Mailbox Monday

is hosted by Jenny Q. @ Let Them Read Books (December Host)

We share what books that we found

in our mailboxes last week.

Wow was this ever a cool week for me! Let's see, where do I start?

Well, author Brian W. Smith asked if I would review his book. I was so excited when I got the package from him and it had 3 books in it, all autographed. They are:

Nina's Got a Secret by Brian W. Smith

Beater by Brian W. Smith

Deadbeat by Brian W. Smith

I got a surprise package in the mail from PHE INK!

They sent me a mug, a book thong and The Frog Pond by Otis Randolf! I was totally surprised by this! Check out their website at PHE Ink!

Their authors are Jazz Singleton (have not read anything by her yet), Jean Holloway (read Ace of Hearts, Black Jack and Deuces Wild-all awesome books), LM Blakeley (have her book Wikked to read), P Renee (need to read her book still), T.L. James (I have her MPire books at home to read!)

I also got a surprise from Simply Said Reading Accessories. Check out the cool bookmarks and book thongs they have. Here is what they sent me:

Here is all the book marks together

I did buy some books too:

Not a Good Look by Nikki Carter

These I also purchased from the Publisher at a very reduced price. Thanks Staci for the recommendation that you printed. Obviously I ordered it along with a couple others!