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The Short Stories of Langston Hughes
 

Short Stories of Langston Hughes

by Langston Hughes

Sometimes called the Poet Laureate of Black America, Langston Hughes was also an accomplished writer of fiction, with a novel and several collections of stories to his credit. This collection brings together nearly 50 of Hughes's best stories. Many are drawn from three earlier collections, but some are between book covers for the first time. Of special note for anyone interested in... (read more)

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Overview: Groups

Cover 2Cover Book Club 80 books / 14 members / 3 posts We are a reading group located in Prince Georges Co. that supports authors of the Black African Diaspora. Our members have varied backgrounds and personal interests. We meet the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 PM, usually at the Borders bookstore in Bowie. Occasionally we attend book signing and other literature events. We are seeking new member and invite you to come out, meet us and enjoy. We invite you to contact us at:: cover2coverbookclub@verizon.net.

Our book club endeavors to expand the members' personal literary experience by:
*Reading quality works written by authors of Black African descent
* Reading a selection of titles that vary in genre from new and classic fiction to science-fiction/fantasy and mystery to social commentary and history to autobiographies/biographies.
* Purchasing books preferably from African-American booksellers
* Supporting literary events.
* Having monthly book discussions.
* Networking with other book clubs and literary organizations.
* Sponsoring Boys To Men Book Club for Young Men.
Boys to Men Literary Group 44 books / 2 members / 1 posts This is a reading group and forum for black males age 13-19. Located in the Bowie Mitchellville Area. The group's mission is to encourage a love of books and reading in black males. The books chosen are those that present a primary male character in a positive light and those that help to develop strong character, molding young men into becoming positive black men. Occasionally a book is chosen that represents the black male in a less than positive light, for the sake of learning a lesson from the plight of the character.

The group's discussion is led by a different adult male mentor each month. The young men choose which books they wish to read with the guidance of the group organizer. This group meets the second Sunday of each month from 2-4 PM at the home of the organizer. We are an on-line group as well. If you live in our area and would like to join us, pleas contact us on line, otherwise please feel free to join our on-line discussion.
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