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Native Washingtonian Tiah Short is COO of DC Bookman,“A Unique Book Experience " dedicated to on and off location book events and promotions that increase exposure for both self-published authors and small publishing houses. DC Bookman's primary goal is to increase literacy appreciation in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area by bringing authors up close and personal with readers through unique book promotions which consist of vending in DC, online at www.dcbookman.com and through their internet radio show Urban Literary Review at www.urbanliteraryreview.com. Email Tiah at tiah@dcbookman.com
Suggested February Reading Below:
“My Books”, is an online book club for women, men, and children that highlights writers through author spotlights and book reviews. Each month a suggested read will be posted for each group with a featured list of upcoming book events within the Washington, DC Metro Area.
Women:
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The Blues For Annie Mae (Paperback)
by D., J. Parhams
After a hard life on the streets of the south side of Chicago, 28 year old Annie Mae, a Blues singer returns home. For the first time in 10 years to face her troubledpast, a past that is permeated with violence, bloodshed, drugs and deceit. Can she finally gain the acceptance of her overbearing, manipulative and mentally-ill mother? Can Annie Mae come to terms with her own life altering secret, a secret that is sure to shatter her life and the lives of those around her? Find out in the pages of The Blues for Annie Mae. Every other week I'll be (adding an excerpt from my book in my blog. I hope you'll pick-up a copy, Go on a ride and experience Anna's Journey and enjoy, THE BLUES for ANNIE MAE.Book Excerpt: BOOM! Mama slams that door then. She slams it so hard that the echo vibrates against the window, rings across the silverware and chinks the glasses upon the table. Me and Daddy gulp in a deep breath of silence, then...Mama swirls around like a witch casting a spell. She folds her arms, taps her heels on the floor and slices up Daddy with machete eyes. "Annie Mae,"she says, not taking her eyes off Daddy, "Stand by the door and make sure NOBODY comes up in this ………
Men:
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Missing Steps (Paperback)
by York Van Nixon III (Author)
Missing Steps, a novel about the life of Kory Vanon, who lived more than thirty years with MS before he was mercifully diagnosed; then he discovered the true identity of his constant shadow.
(Washington, DC Native)
Teens:
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The Georgia Avenue Bus (Paperback)
by Henri Edmonds
Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, this collection of short stories highlights the adventures of Morris Bernard Fletcher and the passengers on the Georgia Avenue Bus. With the life of Morris "Fletch" Fletcher intertwined with his regular customers, this series of short stories fleshes out their lives as they commute along DC's infamous Georgia 70s bus line. Through his eyes, we meet various characters who remind us of our own frailty, glory and struggle to rise above the obstacles that life presents to us because we see our own humanity in them. The colorful characters who ride the bus, will make you laugh or break your heart, yet, they will remain in your memory for a long time.
Children:
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Black History Activity and Enrichment Handbook: An Easy-To-Use Collection of Ideas, Activities & Games Designed to Help Explore African-American History and Culture (Paperback)
by Just Us Books
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