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Brikti W

Brikti W

has 22 followers and is following 17 people

I have looked books for as long as I can remember. I will read just about anything but I especially like African American writers and Southern writers. I also really enjoy novels about Slavery and plantation and novels set in different time periods. I have 2 small children so it's hard to find the time to read but I try to fit in at least a few... more »
  • Brooklyn Park, MN, USA
  • member since July 25, 2008

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  • mfillpots

    mfillpots says

    I saw your quote pop up on The Kitchen House. I just finished reading it last night and LOVED it. I don't have much reading time but I managed to read it in just 3 (working) days. This one just clicked for me.
    Sounds like we have similar reading interests. I was wondering if you have tried The Chaneysville Incident by David Bradley. I loved it and I think it's one that would interest you.

    Posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • A. J. G a l l a n t

    A. J. G a l l a n t says

    Hello,

    Dracula: Hearts of Stone

    We start with a shiny new pot of boiling water and add too many evil vampires, and not enough of the good biters. Toss in one suicidal Dracula; add a cup of mayhem and a dash of romance. Oh yes, and a pinch of mirth. Stir lovingly and you have a novel by A. J. Gallant. If it sounds like the recipe for you then you must read Dracula: Hearts of Stone.
    Please check out my author page for excerpts:

    http://www.independentauthornetwork.com/a-j-gallant.html

    Unrealistic or not my writing gives me hope. But with something like 50 000 books published a month it is a little discouraging. I can just picture my book underneath that pile.  I didn’t think there were that many writers out there.

    Posted 8 months ago. ( send a note )
  • robin s

    robin s says

    Hi Brikti, Yes we do have a lot of books in common. Right now I'm reading Mudwoman by JCO. When I was 15 I read Them by her and was captivated. I do love reading and I'm looking forward to relaxing with it today. BTW I love your picture, is that your little girl? I have a 2 year old grandson whom I adore. Thanks for the note!

    Posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • felicia newell

    felicia newell says

    I took your advice and read The Help by Kathryn Stockett. I enjoyed it and recently found out the author is being sued by her brother's maid for using her name and likeness in the book. She had it coming - good book though.

    Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Bill M

    Bill M says

    The only one I can think of at the moment is The Known World by Edward P Jones. I read it 5 or 6 years ago and it was very good. A different story of free African-Americans who held their own slaves.

    Posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Bill M

    Bill M says

    I am really enjoying it. The language truly is beautiful as the cover promo says. It's a little hard to understand sometimes but the story is so compelling. I'm about 1/3 of the way through. I often like novels that have a historical setting. And the main character is believable.

    Posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Helen C

    Helen C says

    Thanks for the offer. For now, I'll stick to the library (my motto these days is "free is better than cheap!" LOL). I use to prefer to buy books, but where I currently live the library is literally across the street, whereas B & N is several miles away. These days I don't even have time to read. My daughter also gives me her books to read if she feels that I will enjoy them. I just haven't had time lately for anything other than teaching books!

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Liah B

    Liah B says

    I would love to sign up. I will look into it now. Look at where this work is going!!!

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Liah B

    Liah B says

    i have found so many books i want to read. and i am going to find alot of these bookes on amazon for a cheap price.

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Brikti W

    Brikti W says

    oh that suck! I assumed it was for the monthly fee.

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Patricia P

    Patricia P says

    I haven't seen it yet. They said it can take some time.
    But what the credit is is towards buying books from then not off of the monthly fee. Which is fine.

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Patricia P

    Patricia P says

    I know it is. It's hard remembering all of the books I've read! There are too many!
    For sure check out booksfree.com. I think you'll like it if you read often, and it looks like you do!

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Liah B

    Liah B says

    Hey Girl!!! I needed to get back into my reading! Thanks for the add!

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Helen C

    Helen C says

    Great bookshelf! I see we have some books in common. You may enjoy reading the following books: The Color of Water : A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother, by James McBride; The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis; Bud, Not Buddy, by Christopher Paul Curtis; books by Julia Alvarez, Isabelle Allende
    If I think of any other suggestions, I'll let you know.
    The Kite Runner was awesome. Very touching story.

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )

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