Tag Archives: Adult Fiction
What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day
What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day by Pearl Cleage (1997, 224 pages) Pearl Cleage packed her debut novel with fierce love for community, loyalty, purposeful living, intentional mentoring, self-care, and a whole lot of Black Girl Magic before we’d given … Continue reading
Linden Hills
Linden Hills by Gloria Naylor (1985, 304 pages) Linden Hills, like Bailey’s Café, is yet another complex book that I would not put in the “easy-to-read” category. I read this book over 20 years ago. I never forgot how wonderful, haunting, vivid, and compelling … Continue reading
The Sisters of APF
The Sisters of APF (2003, 284 pages) by Zane. Pulling this book off my pile, I had doubts. The last book by this author lacked the depth and character-building that I adore when reading. This book is another adult (erotic) novel. The protagonist, Maryann … Continue reading
Things You Save in a Fire
Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center (2019, fiction, 368 pages). I wouldn’t be surprised if this were turned into a Hallmark movie. The story is heartwarming, emotional, satisfying, engaging, and a page turner. Readers will appreciate the useful … Continue reading
Shame on It All
Shame on It All (2003 – Fiction – 320 pages) by Zaneis an adult novel (read: erotica). The story’s main characters are Harmony, Bryce, and Lucinda (a.k.a. Lucky) Whitfield, who are sisters in every sense of the word. They argue and get on each … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 