Reader’s Advisory Roundtable
February 12, 2020
Homewood Library
Urban Fiction
Mark your calendar for our next meeting on Wednesday, April
8th at 9am at the Irondale Library for a discussion of audiobooks.
Attendance:
Holley W – Emmet O’Neal Library
Samuel R – BPL Springville Road Library
Mary Anne E – BPL Central/Southern History
Veronica C – Homewood Library
Laura T – Homewood Library
Judith W – Homewood Library
Leslie W – Homewood Library
Riana M – Pinson Library
Handout:
Leon, Aya de. “It's Time for Urban Fiction to Get Some Literary Respect.” CrimeReads, 3 July 2019, crimereads.com/its-time-for-urban-fiction-to-get-some-literary-respect/.
Leon, Aya de. “It's Time for Urban Fiction to Get Some Literary Respect.” CrimeReads, 3 July 2019, crimereads.com/its-time-for-urban-fiction-to-get-some-literary-respect/.
In this sexy, heart-stopping tale, one smart, sizzling mami
robs the rich and protects the exploited--until one heist too many puts
everything at stake. . .
Marisol Rivera barely survived being abused with nowhere to turn. So there's nothing she won't do to keep her Lower East Side women's health clinic open and give disadvantaged women new lives. Running an exclusive escort service for New York City's rich and powerful 1% is the perfect way to bankroll her business--not to mention the perfect cover for robbing corrupt CEOs. And when times get even tougher, pulling a heist on a mega-billionaire will secure the clinic's future--and her gorgeous crew's--for good. . .
There's just one problem: Marisol didn't anticipate bad news even more dangerous than her curves. A seductive ex-cop who's too close for comfort, and a powerful thug with a score to settle, are turning Marisol's precise planning and seductive fail-safes into insidious traps. Now this beautiful modern-day Robin Hood will have to play some lethal wild cards without rules or limits to save those she loves--and live to steal another day. . .
Marisol Rivera barely survived being abused with nowhere to turn. So there's nothing she won't do to keep her Lower East Side women's health clinic open and give disadvantaged women new lives. Running an exclusive escort service for New York City's rich and powerful 1% is the perfect way to bankroll her business--not to mention the perfect cover for robbing corrupt CEOs. And when times get even tougher, pulling a heist on a mega-billionaire will secure the clinic's future--and her gorgeous crew's--for good. . .
There's just one problem: Marisol didn't anticipate bad news even more dangerous than her curves. A seductive ex-cop who's too close for comfort, and a powerful thug with a score to settle, are turning Marisol's precise planning and seductive fail-safes into insidious traps. Now this beautiful modern-day Robin Hood will have to play some lethal wild cards without rules or limits to save those she loves--and live to steal another day. . .
Holley, Emmet O’Neal Library
The Heist 2 by Kiki Swinson and De’nesha Diamond
The Last Heist
KIKI SWINSON
Shannon Marshall gambled that betraying her husband’s biggest heist ever was her way out of the game for good. Losing that bet put her in lockdown—and at the top of Todd Marshall’s revenge-fueled hit list. Now she’ll work every seductive move and lethal play to survive. ’Cause when it comes to wreaking her own vengeance, this devious beauty isn’t taking any prisoners …
Caked Up
DE’NESHA DIAMOND
Harlem Banks already has twenty-five million reasons to break out of the federal pen. But saving his desperately ill daughter is at the top of his list, even as he’s racing his ex-partner-in-crime to his stashed loot … while U.S. Marshals are hot on his trail. His only chance is the one woman he can’t stop loving—even if she’s the one endgame he’ll never escape …
KIKI SWINSON
Shannon Marshall gambled that betraying her husband’s biggest heist ever was her way out of the game for good. Losing that bet put her in lockdown—and at the top of Todd Marshall’s revenge-fueled hit list. Now she’ll work every seductive move and lethal play to survive. ’Cause when it comes to wreaking her own vengeance, this devious beauty isn’t taking any prisoners …
Caked Up
DE’NESHA DIAMOND
Harlem Banks already has twenty-five million reasons to break out of the federal pen. But saving his desperately ill daughter is at the top of his list, even as he’s racing his ex-partner-in-crime to his stashed loot … while U.S. Marshals are hot on his trail. His only chance is the one woman he can’t stop loving—even if she’s the one endgame he’ll never escape …
Samuel, Springville Road Library
The Demise of Alexis Vancamp by Karen Williams
Twenty-four-year-old Alexis Vancamp has the world at
her feet. She is young, beautiful, educated and adored by her family, fiancé
and friends. Just when she thinks her life is set, in walks sexy,
thugged-out Santana. A dangerous man with a dark secret, a past and a plan: To
get Alexis under his thumb. Despite the warnings from the people
around her, Alexis finds herself drawn to this man, who is no good for her and
leads her down a destructive path. To have him means to lose everything. None
of this bothers Alexis as long as she has him in her world. Santana
turns her away from her family and friends. Alexis's sheltered life dissipates
as she finds herself wrapped up in deceit, violence, lies and trouble with the
law. Despite losing almost everything, Alexis refuses to let Santana
go. A secret is revealed that will blow Alexis away. But will she
let him go before it's too late?
Samuel, Springville Road Library
The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah
Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by
PBS’s The Great American Read.
Renowned hip-hop artist, political activist, and bestselling author Sister Souljah brings the streets of New York to life in a powerful and utterly unforgettable first novel.
Renowned hip-hop artist, political activist, and bestselling author Sister Souljah brings the streets of New York to life in a powerful and utterly unforgettable first novel.
I came busting into the world during one of New York's worst
snowstorms, so my mother named me Winter. Ghetto-born, Winter is the
young, wealthy daughter of a prominent Brooklyn drug-dealing family.
Quick-witted, sexy, and business-minded, she knows and loves the streets like
the curves of her own body. But when a cold Winter wind blows her life in a
direction she doesn't want to go, her street smarts and seductive skills are
put to the test of a lifetime. Unwilling to lose, this ghetto girl will
do anything to stay on top.
Riana, Pinson Library
Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles
An Indie Next List Pick!
In his first contemporary teen novel, critically acclaimed
author and two-time Edgar Award finalist Lamar Giles spotlights the
consequences of societal pressure, confronts toxic masculinity, and explores
the complexity of what it means to be a “real man.”
Del has had a crush on Kiera Westing since kindergarten. And
now, during their junior year, she’s finally available. So when Kiera
volunteers for an opportunity at their church, Del’s right behind her. Though
he quickly realizes he’s inadvertently signed up for a Purity Pledge.
His dad thinks his wires are crossed, and his best friend,
Qwan, doesn’t believe any girl is worth the long game. But Del’s not about to
lose his dream girl, and that’s where fellow pledger Jameer comes in. He can
put in the good word. In exchange, Del just has to get answers to the Pledgers’
questions…about sex ed.
With other boys circling Kiera like sharks, Del needs to
make his move fast. But as he plots and plans, he neglects to ask the most
important question: What does Kiera want? He can’t think about that too much,
though, because once he gets the girl, it’ll all sort itself out. Right?
Holley, Emmet O’Neal
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