What’s in a name? Reading Challenge

I just saw a reference to this challenge on several lists, and I thought I’d add my 2 cents. 
 I know I’ve read at least one that fit the categories–The Color Purple.  Not sure about the rest.  At some point during my 50 books reading challenge, I hope to have read these, which are also part [...]

i’m getting behind

I should be on at least book 10 by now, shouldn’t I?  That last book, coupled with life’s events, sort of pushed me back.  I just started my 6th? book, and I’m almost finished.  It’s Jonah’s Gourd Vine by Hurston, an extremely gifted storyteller and folklorist.  I’m moving along in this one quickly.  I hate [...]

#5 of 50 – Love the One You’re With

This one took me a while to finish.  I think this is one of those that was more hype than necessary.  It was OK, or a maybe a little more than ok.  Definitely chick lit.  Since I don’t usually pick up chick lit, I thought I’d give it a try.
It’s about a married woman who [...]