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The Rapturous Reader

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Where you can listen to and participate in conversations with African American authors who have written good to great books, received good to great reviews, but aren’t on the “popular bestsellers lists.”

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Beverly Jenkins, Golden Pen Award-winning and Blackboard Bestselling author of African-American historical and contemporary romances, discussed her new novel, "Jewel"
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Join me for a candid conversation with Cheryl Donovan,an inspirational speaker,compelling advocate for personal empowerment, and acclaimed author of, "Women What the Hell are You Thinking: an Inspirational Guide... more
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Daryl Grigsby, author of "In Their Footsteps.." joins me to discuss his book of inspirational reflections on black history, and how the words, deeds and examples of some black leaders and organizations, have pointed the way to a new era... more
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From the author of Cruising and Crazy Love comes an I-can't-believe-you-really-said-that novel about hot-as-hell twin sisters who share everything except their taste in men, and a fine-ass brother from Chicago.
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Author, Julia Thomas,discusses her intriguing new novel,and how some of life's biggest disappointments can turn out to be special blessings.
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How do some women carry the same rejection and shame Tamar endured, and how can we change that desolation to deliverance? Newly published author, Zakiyyah Hill, author of "Descendants of Tamar, joins us to discuss her new... more
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Our series on domestic violence and crimes against women and children continues with a conversation with Elaine Newkirk, author of "The House With Dirt Walls". Join us as we examine her new novel, and find out why this 37 year old... more
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As we celebrate our accomplishments during Black History month, there is a destructive pattern of domestic violence that plagues the history of some African American relationships. On this segment of the Rapturous Reader, our... more
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Would you read a book on a screen? What affect will electronic reading devices, like Amazon's Kindle, have on reading habits? How do generational differences affect reading habits? How will electronic books affect African American readers... more
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Author, Lydia Phillips joins us to discuss her new novel, "No Glass House", which is a book with it all. Fast-paced, glitz and glamour and an easy read, you won't be able to put it down! People who live in Glass Houses should never throw stones... more
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