Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?browse=true&N=6594+4294950654&No=40 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707001 Christopher Paul Moore is a curator and research historian for the New York Public Librarys world-renowned Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. This noble work of history is a tribute to the inspiring accomplishments of black servicemen and servicewomen whose selflessness helped America achieve victory in World War II. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708810 Annette Goode couldnt be happier with where she is in life. She has a good job, a comfortable home, and a wonderful husband and daughter. But tough times lie ahead. Out of the blue, Annette begins receiving anonymous hate mail and threatening phone calls. It seems her life isnt as settled as she thought, and demons from her past surface in unexpected ways. Now Annette is forced to question everything from her husbands faithfulness to her lifelong friendships. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708227 Doctor Marie Levant cant explain why shes drawn to New Orleans, why its comforting and unsettling at the same time. And she cant shake her haunting dreams. But when she delivers a dead womans baby, Marie knows malevolent forces are at work--and its up to her to stop them. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707331 Following a steamy European encounter, Tiffany Matthews is now working as a sous chef at wealthy businessman Dominick Rollins prestigious L.A. restaurant. Tiffany tries to keep her new boss at arms length, but soon she surrenders to his not-so-innocent flirtations. Now things are heating up in the kitchen--and in the bedroom. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708853 Raised by a bootlegger in a bad section of town, Karim Spencer becomes a successful businessman. His sister is a stripper with a gangsta-wannabe son, and his brother is serving a life sentence for a murder he didnt commit. But how can Karim help without jeopardizing his future or destroying his family? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708804 As Chandelle and Marvin Hutchins deal with growing financial and emotional pressures in their marriage, Cousin Dior comes to visit. Beautiful but irresponsible, Dior loves excitement and will use anyone--even Chandelle and Marvin--to get it. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709813 Theresa Hopson is the successful owner of one of the hottest new stores in Durham, North Carolina: Miss Thangs Holy Ghost Corner and Church Womens Boutique. But success isnt enough without someone to share it with. Theresa needs a God-fearing, intelligent, hard-working and loving man. Unfortunately, the pickings are slim. Reverend Parvell Sykes is the assistant pastor at Theresas church, but behind his public persona, hes greedy and conniving. The only other single, successful man in town is attractive Lamont Green, who hasnt seen the inside of a church in years. But God works in mysterious ways, and Theresa must trust Him in order to find true happiness. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708793 With heart-stopping stories by Zane, Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes, Joy M. Copeland, Robert Fleming, Terence Taylor, Francine Lewis, Brandon Massey, and 12 other established and up-and-coming writers, Dark Dreams is a must-have contemporary anthology of supernatural tales for any collection. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708897 A strange psychic epidemic called Jes Grew is spreading through the country, affecting millions. People start doing stupid sensual things with abandon, and civilization itself is threatened. PaPa LaBas, a HooDoo detective, is trying to find out the origins of the Jes Grew--not because he wants to cure it, but because hes ready for a new kind of society. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708835 Yoshi Lomax loves playing dirty. Shell do whatever it takes to win a case--including bribing cops, sleeping with her superiors, and convincing her DEA pals to make evidence disappear. But when Yoshi runs out of tricks while defending a Haitian mob boss, the gangster makes one thing clear: Yoshi either wins the case or loses her life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708748 At a prestigious nail salon, the toughest nail techs and make-up artists share their romantic adventures, including Yaya, a diva who believes she has found love with a blue collar man, and Taryn, whose new crush has a few dark secrets. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707405 Posing as a fry cook to avoid drug lord Kareem Gregory, DEA agent Jack Parker keeps defense lawyer Amara Clarke at arms length. But when Jack helps Amara thwart a carjacking--and their heroics make the TV news--the pair must go underground to avoid Kareems wrath. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708818 Shots ring out during a heavyweight title fight. In the ensuing mayhem someone steals five million bucks that used to belong to a casino owner. If Chainey tracks down the loot, theres a cool quarter million in it for her troubles. But it wont be easy. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708726 Starting a new life in the Thank the Lord Boarding House, a place that houses misguided souls, Jolene discovers that she is not alone when she meets Richard Peterson, a high-powered businessman disillusioned by romance and material success. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708687 Best friends since childhood, Pete and Wayne are as close as brothers, sharing a prospering orthopedic practice. Though theyve always been competitive about women, things escalate when alluring Carla steps into the picture. As she passes between them, lifelong bonds of friendship and family begin to fray. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708765 Mired in an uninspiring pairing with her current beau, anthropology professor Aliesha Eaton is pierced to the heart when she encounters a mysterious barber. But then the intriguing stranger disappears after one night together--and she must try desperately to find out what happened. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708839 From the church pew to the dinner table, the stories and lessons handed down from one generation to another impart the messages that guide and shape our lives. The contributors to this collection distill that age-old wisdom into rich and varied tales of lifes lessons. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708872 Ivan David is an accountant slowly growing fed up with his rich, spoiled clientele. He has a plan to promote business networking parties, but when he meets local diva Lucina Gallo, his simple plan becomes more trouble than its worth. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707336 Behind Christina Brinsleys image are three broken engagements and plenty more problems. When she meets a sexy professor who sees right through her, the facade crumbles. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707387 A failing preacher in 1957 Jamaica is ousted by a fiery newcomer who sends the congregation into a frenzy of spiritual awakening--and violence. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708736 When middle-aged divorcee Emily Yancy moves home to be with her ailing mother, shes not expecting to find romance. But Aaron Merritt is a handsome doctor with all the right moves--except when it comes to the bedroom. Then theres Teddy Simms, her former crush whose only skills seem to lie between the sheets. What will Emily choose--happiness or sexual fulfillment? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708743 Pastor George Landris and his one true love Johnnie Mae have faced many obstacles on their journey to the altar, and now they are finally about to be married. But when Landris is planning the wedding, his fiance gets wrapped up in the mystery of a valuable necklace and a mix-up in a hospital nursery that occurred more than 50 years ago. Johnnie Mae knows that it all has something to do with the enigmatic Sara Flemming, and elderly woman she met in Alabama. What she doesnt know is how important solving this puzzle will become. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708813 Trudy Bell lives with her aging father, works in his downtown liquor store, and has dated the same dull man for 10 years. Hoping to spice up her life, she takes a new job with the Bon Voyage Travel Agency. Yet, her boss, the posh, successful Ann Oliver, alternately berates and compliments her. Armed with Anns credit card, envy for her glamorous lifestyle, and a taste for revenge, Trudy begins a downward spiral that could end up costing her more than just her job. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709775 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar takes listeners on a tour through the segregated days of early basketball, including the remarkable story of the Harlem Rens--the first professional champions of basketball. Along the way, hoops icons like Charles Barkley, Julius Erving, and John Wooden share their thoughts, while broadcast legend Bob Costas narrates. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709833 Blamed as a child for her baby sisters death, Dianne Rucker swore shed never come back to Dentonville, Texas. But the kind aunt who took her in after her mother abandoned her is getting remarried, and she misses the cousins who came to be sisters, Yolanda and Regina. Going back to Dentonville also means facing her drug-addicted mother, now is slipping even farther into schizophrenia. But Dianne isnt the only one struggling, and Aunt Gloria may have the most life-altering secret of all. The women must look to their faith in God as they attempt to turn their lives around like Saul on the Biblical road to Damascus. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710056 Although her father is greatly respected in their community, 15-year-old Kambili knows a frighteningly stricket and abusive side to this man. In many ways, she and her family lead a privileged life, but Kambili and her brother Jaja are often punished for failing to meet their fathers expectations. After visiting her aunt and cousins, Kambili dreams of being part of a loving family. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707732 Olena Days first love died tragically, and her college boyfriend left her for another woman. Now a successful, independent 43-yearold, she begins a passionate relationship with Matthew, a man 18 years her junior. Can a relationship finally end happily-ever-after for Olenaor will it be torn apart once again? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707409 Best friends Lilian and Myraleen, two African American women from rural Mississippi, travel to Europe during World War II to act as members of the Womens Army Corps. During this time of segregation and destruction, both women discover love and heartbreak, triumph and defeat. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708848 Bishop T.K. Wilson is a pillar of the community and pastor of the largest African-American church in Queens, New York. The Bishop has tended to the needy all of his adult life with a supportive wife and two loving children by his side. Running for borough president on a family values platform, he learns that his adult children are caving into temptation. But, as it turns out, even the good Bishop has a shady past. Now, one shocking revelation after another seems destined to derail his campain and force him to re-evaluate his own family values. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708824 A tough woman from Harlem, 38-year-old Tracie Burlingame strives to keep her four teenaged sons safe from the wrong crowd. Despite her commitment to them, she nevertheless loses her firstborn to the devastation of drug addiction. Then, her youngest son is murdered in a way so horrifying it defies imagination. The police can establish no motives. At her wits end, Tracie feels a confrontation brewing with a demonic force that has come to torment her. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708225 In 1921 Tulsa, a white woman and a black man get on an elevator. The woman screams and suddenly the man is on the streets--barely ahead of a lynch mob gathering behind him. Accused of rape, aspiring magician Joe is on the run for a crime he didnt commit--and the woman whos scream implicated Joe must search for the courage to exonerate him. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709811 Minister Francine Amen dismissed a young womans claim of sexual abuse by her pastor. When the young woman commits suicide, Francine returns home to face up to her past mistakes and all of the people she has betrayed, including her sister Dawn. But will Dawn ever trust Francine again? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709134 Founded by a group of run-away slaves, its been up to their ancestors to keep the town prospering. However, many have forgotten the sacrifices their ancestors made to build the beautiful town that they live in. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709611 In prehistoric times, Mount Kilamanjaro is known as Great Sky Mountain to the peace-loving Ibandi people. One day, a boy named Frog Hopping on the Inner Boma clan witnesses a savage invasion by a neighboring clan in which many of his people are captured and enslaved. No he and TCori, a young woman training in the herbal arts, must scale Great Sky Mountain to consult with mighty Father Mountain--for it is ony he who can protect their future. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708833 Presents two novellas starring young women hustling their way to the top of the game through daring robbery schemes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708724 Regina Pearson is raised by her father in Hawaii. When he passes away, she decides to search North Carolina for the family she has never known. Her quest does not bring her the love and acceptance she expects, and adjusting to life in the South is more difficult than she anticipated. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708763 The novel begins as we find Johnnie in bed, and even though there is a thunderstorm directly over her Ashland Estates home, she is sleeping soundly for the first time since the murder of Richard Goode (her mothers killer), and the subsequent riots. However, during her waking hours, Napoleon Bentley enters her mind more often than shed care to admit. She wants him to bed her again, but she loves Lucas Matthews, her boyfriend. Or is he? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709941 Twelve-year-old Sophie Caco is removed from her impoverished village and sent to live in New York with her mother, a woman she barely knows. There she learns about a terrible truth that shadows her family. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709593 Despite the risks, some American slaves partook of the forbidden fruit of marriage. And when the dreaded separation inevitably occurred, slave spouses deeply felt a sorrowful anguish and sometimes made Herculean efforts to re-unite. DeRamus recounts these tales of soul mates who braved bloodhounds, bounty hunters, and bullets to preserve their vows of love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706884 Using a remarkable array of elusive primary resources, Bordewich reveals the underground railroad to be an escape system far more extraordinary than previously believed. He also uncovers compelling stories that shock, humble, and inspire. One hardened slave catcher, for example, watches a fugitive cling to her newborn as she crosses the ice-choked Ohio River, leaping from ice floe to ice floe. With tear-filled eyes, he refuses to arrest her. And theres the slave who rows hundreds of runaways across the Ohio--until he becomes his own final passenger, decades later. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708811 Annette Goode has finally found a man who loves her. But at a pre-wedding ceremony, her ugly past is revealed, and her world falls apart. When she reunites with her childhood sweetheart, it seems like everything might be fine--until her long-absent friend, who hides a deadly secret, comes back into Annettes life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708822 Best friends Aminah, whose husband cheats on her, and Langston, who is involved in an affair, struggle to maintain their friendship while working to save their marriages. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707346 Adrienne Sheppard isnt raking it in as an NFL stars baby mama, so shes looking to get wifed. Zakiya Lee is pregnant by the NBAs hottest new player, but fame is wearing her out. And sports reporter Cherise Long has a pro athlete picked out too--but he happens to be Adriennes man. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708761 Revealing the roots of Johnnie Wises family tree, the author takes readers to Nigeria where a beautiful sixteen-year-old girl, preparing to marry a much older man, escapes with her young lover on a Dutch slave ship bound for America where she becomes Josephine Baptiste. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708228 Medical doctor Marie Levant--descendant of the legendary Voodoo Queen Mari Laveau--is tired of seeing blood-drained corpses arrive at the hospital each night, and tired of being haunted by their ghosts. To protect herself and her loved ones, shell need to use all her skills to expel the deadly spirit responsible for the murders--an African vampire called a wazimamoto. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708759 On the verge of singing a monster contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, all Nelson had to do was be cool and not screw up. But he did, suffering a career-ending knee injury playing a meaningless game of pick-up. Thats something hes got to live with, so hes working hard and looking for his break. Little does he know, hes about to lose his lady, sexy school teacher Parris Stalls. Soon-to-be-dissed Nelson may have been a playa back in the day, but theres always another baller waiting in the wings. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707257 Kira Gregory is finally free from the drugs, guns, and dirty money surrounding her now ex-husband. But soon her newfound freedom is threatened by criminals from her former life. In steps DEA Special Agent Dexter Brady, a man whos harbored feelings for Kira since they first met, and who will bend every rule and face any enemy to keep her safe. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708854 Beloved teacher Dallas Dupree just cant get over the death of his wife. To fill the void, he spends most of his time with his daughter Aja. But the new woman in Dalls life is hiding a nasty secret that could cost him his career, reputation and family. Dallas sister Carmen is recently married. Yet Carmens pretty boy husband is not who he seems. Big brother Priest can help fix his siblings problems, but are there two ready to turn to a cop-turned-drug dealer? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708805 This novel follows successful record executive Teri Stewart as she scours L.A. for love. Just when shes ready to give up on men altogether, into her life strolls charming DJ Harrison Starr. Hes got it going on--obviously--but hes also hiding a dark secret that could destroy their budding romance. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708794 A woman concealing many dangerous secrets, Rachel has taken great pains to flee from her troubled past. But now a figure from long ago has returned and will stop at nothing to make her suffer for her sins. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709189 On the day he is supposed to propose to Amelia, things go tragically wrong, and Bodie ends up in the slammer with a conviction for manslaughter. Amelia cant believe Bodie is guilty, but she knows shes got to move on and find herself a better man. And just when she thinks shes found that man, Amelia finds out her new lover has more in common with Bodie than smooth moves. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707481 After Othella--the daughter of the town tramp in Shreveport, Louisiana--convinces her to give her baby away, fifteen-year-old Ruby Jean Upshaw runs away to New Orleans, where nothing can quell her simmering rage at Othella for persuading her to let her baby go. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708856 Frustrated by a mother who wants him married and women always scheming after his money, restauranteur Brandon Grayson has no luck in love. But when childhood friend Faith McBride hits the scene, he finds a woman he can trust. But could this become more? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709988 Beautiful and independent, Grace Atwood is escorting a group of brides from Chicago to their prospective husbands in southern Kansas. Fearing the Jim Crow groups who prey on people of color, she decides that traveling by wagon train is safest. But she desperately needs someone experienced to lead them on the long trip. When Grace meets former lawman Jackson Blake, he seems perfect for the job. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709068 Lyle Johnson, a successful yet nave Wall Street investment banker, seems to have found an ideal partner in Tess Aventura Dubois. She is a wealthy widow who has just moved back to New York City with enough cash to make his bar a happening night spot. But behind her glamorous facade lies a disturbing secret that could be Lyles downfall: Tess was formerly known on the streets of New York as Tyrone, a scheming, cross-dressing small-time crook. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708787 After being celibate for five long years, Passion Perkins, still determined to hold out for Mr. Right, sets her sights on Lavon Chapman, who has come to the community to film an inspirational DVD about her minister, while the other members of the church become entangled in their own scandals. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708807 After a crash diet and a makeover fail to get the attention of her husband, Annette shacks up with Louis and goes on a spending spree, until she discovers a terrible secret about Louis and turns to her friend, Rhoda, for help. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709837 Son of Vietnam vet and black awareness advocate Paul Coates--a poor man who set out to publish lost classics of black history--Ta- Nehisi drifts toward salvation at Howard University, while his ominous brother Big Bill finds his own rhythm hustling. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707591 One of Virginias most successful women, Loraine Farrow tries to focus on her marriage to Leon, but her ex-lover Michael refuses to let her go--especially when he discovers that Leon is hiding a dark secret that could break up their marriage. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708749 After they are in a car accident together, video vixen Paisley Lawrence and gospel singer Warren Cobb are mobbed by media speculation. And if thats not enough, Warrens wife has a few questions of her own. With rumors flying and speculation rampant, these two must straighten out their stories before tempers get out of control. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708172 On the North Side in December of 1968, Cassandra Perry feels stifled by her doting granduncle and grandaunt, Woody and Ivy, and longs for a change. She moves into a multiracial commune for free spirits working for the good of humankind. But then something unfathomable happens: the commune is rocked by the discovery of two well-liked activists mutilated bodies. With Woodie and Ivy backing her up, Cassandra begins to investigate only to find herself falling into the trap of the deadly, political hatchet man. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710083 Best friends Jewellen and Renee think they know Dallas men like the backs of their hands. But thats before Jewellen unexpectedly falls for a guy from the wrong side of the tracks, and Renee gets lured away from her own man by a hard-bodied hottie. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708819 Kendra Michelle Thomas boasts pipes that bring tears to the eyes, but a musical career seems a million miles away when your family life is in tatters. With an absentee father, alcoholic mother, and a trip to foster care, Kendra might have given up on her dreams--but theres a spark inside her that just wont die. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708727 When the unlucky in love Birdie Tweet meets Afro-Latino hunk Lyon Lipps, she thinks her romantic fortunes may change. But then she shows his picture to the other ladies of the Oh Lawd Why Am I Still Single church group, and several recognize Lyon as the con artist who previously seduced them. So the ladies decide its payback time. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708766 Sarcastic and bold, Maxine Phillips receives what she thinks is the shock of her life when she learns the father she thought was dead for 18 years is very much alive and living in Oklahoma. When she drives from her home in South Carolina and finally meets her father, Maxine learns shes in for an even greater shock. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708796 Jason thinks his worst problems are his recovering alcoholic mother and his workaholic father -- until some unexplainable events occur. After a nightmare that he cant seem to recall, Jason finds a cryptic message on the bathroom mirror: REMEMBER. Suddenly, he is dragged into a world of the supernatural, where he has no command of his own actions, and the people closest to him are in grave danger. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707548 Presents a collection of crime and noir stories set in Haiti. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710026 James presents a dramatic slave narrative set on a 19th-century Jamaican sugar plantation. Ever since she was a small child, Lilith has been closely watched by a contingent of fellow slaves--calling themselves the Night Women--who have long planned a revolt. Though she does not yet know it, Lilith is the key to their carefully laid plans. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708061 Attending the National Association of Black Journalists conference, reporter Alex Powell discovers publishing bigwig Everett Carson, who was about to be toasted as journalist of the year, has been murdered. Evs three biggest competitors are the obvious suspects. But as Alex investigates, she discovers that Evs list of enemies reads like the phone book. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707541 In White Mocha, Jayla decides to venture outside of her comfort zone when she meets a free-spirited cafe owner; in Wanted: You, Chaz receives erotic letters; and in From One Lover to Another, Lorraine sets her sights on her co-worker. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710331 When Tanya discovers disturbing truths about her husband, she is plunged into a bittersweet journey of discovery. For while she learns painful new lessons about love, betrayal, and sensual temptation, she also discovers the victories that are hers alone. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708702 Of Hercsville, Long Islands many remarkable ladies, four in particular stand out. Newest in town is Asha, an ambitious young woman with a voracious sexual appetite. Not so licentious, clinical psychologist Penelope is disgusted but the decadent rich and famous--especially Shareeka, a rap stars glamorous wife. None, however, are quite so intriguing as Nancy, a tormented soap opera actress harboring demons from her past. Whether these women begin the story as friends, enemies, or strangers, their lives will all be permanently linked by the end--for better or for worse. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708442 Dubbed Brother Word, Chance Howard miraculously heals those who are crippled by disease. But there is also unspeakable tragedy in Chances past, and to keep that past hidden, he runs away. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710165 Kendras mom Ginny has let her down her whole life. Yet even now, at 33 years old, Kendra cant say no when her mother asks for help. So, determined to finally distance herself from Ginnys lies, Kendra starts seeing psychologist Sam Hughes. Through Sam, Kendra finds stability, independence, and even a chance at love. But when her mother returns more desperate than ever, Kendras newfound strength is put to the ultimate test. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708858 Tony is known as something of a ladies man, famous for his fast cars and hot women. But his job at the radio station isnt as sweet as it used to be, and a recent encounter with his only true love got him thinking--what about the one that got away? A near-death experience sends him on a mission to get Serena, his lost lover, back. But Serena has moved on with life and shes dealing with problems of her own: a marriage thats falling apart and a rebellious teenager. Is it too late to pick up the pieces of their complicated relationship? http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1706569 While trying to save her twin sister from a murder charge and investigating a church cover-up, bail recovery agent and single mother Angel Crawford decides to act on her schoolgirl crush and ask out the towns new pastor, Justus Too-Hot-to-be-Holy Morgan. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708737 Elyse, Susan, Grace and Pat are all turning 50, just like the Chicago housing project where they all grew up. As they gather for a reunion with other former residents, the women learn its never too late to follow their hearts. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708843 Two Rubenesque beauties kiss the Big Apple goodbye and launch a new chapter of the Big Girls Book Club in Richmond, Virginia. But this time, the size-14-and-over ladies club is welcoming a chunky (and very male) player into its ranks--and plus-size shenanigans are sure to follow. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708744 When Tyrone Stokes was sent to prison, he left his wife to raise their son, Marcus, alone. Now Tyrone is free, but 17-year-old Marcus is on Louisianas death row for the murder of a young white girl. Convinced of his sons innocence, Tyrone will sacrifice everything to keep Marcus alive. But first he must overcome his wifes insistence that he stay away from his family. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708814 Best friends since their freshman year of college, Dakota, Chrasey, and Jordan have always helped each other do the right thing. Successful marketing executive Dakota needs to decide whether to settle down with one man or continue with her exiting lifestyle of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Chrasey, on the other hand, has been happily married for nine years. But the temptations of a younger man are too hard to resist. Entertainment lawyer Jordan has achieved success, but the bright lights and glamour dont interest her demanding husband. Now more than ever, these girls need each other. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709253 After losing her grandmother, her home, and all her worldly posessions in Hurricane Katrina, Monique Deveraux has all but given up on life. Then at an evacuee shelter, a wealthy woman takes her in and introduces her to a billionaire businessman. But something is lurking in the shadows that could take it all away again. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709628 Errol Handy White is a man whose past has come back to haunt him. Years ago, Handy left his life as a Los Angeles thief behind, and now lays low in the Twin Cities. But when he hears that his old friend R. J. Burrows has been murdered, Handy must return to L.A. for the funeral and face a terrible secret. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709776 Listen as jazz critic Stanley Crouch describes the Roaring Twenties and Kareeem discusses how jazz influenced his life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708882 Soul City is an urban utopia, where the local house of worship is St. Pimps House of Baptist Rapture, and the candidates for mayor are locked in a fierce battle for DJ supremacy. Into this wonderful place comes Cadillac Jackson, a journalist who falls for the beautiful Mahogany Sunflower--whose family posesses the ability to fly. Challenged by his dazzling surroundings, Cadillac looks deep within himself and begins to understand his true character. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709772 This story follows a mother and daughter struggling with a difficult legacy. Living in tropical Jamaica, adventurous Ida dreams of a place outside of her small island town. And her 26-year-old daughter May--the illegitimate offspring of legendary actor and notorious playboy Errol Flynn--searches for an identity of her own. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708025 Mosleys novel features Tempest Landry, a black man shot down by an over-eager cop. But thats not the end of the line for Tempest. Unwilling to accept St. Peters judgment that he spend eternity in Hell, Tempest is sent back to Harlem--guardian angel in tow--to make things right. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707442 Anticipating a coveted promotion, Tamia Luke will finally have the glamorous life shes always wanted. But the sexy Dominic Archer recognizes Tamia from her days as an adult film mistress. Now Tamia will have to satisfy Dominics every desire in order to keep him quiet--and shell have to figure out how to stop her rage from becoming lust. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709731 In a small town in 1950s South Carolina, Bonnie Wilders husband finds an abandoned baby by the river. After voicing her concern for local mothers who are unable to raise their children, Bonnie finds more abandoned newborns on her doorstep. Soon she forms a secret network to match the babies with childless families. Thirty years later, one of those babies wants to know about her past. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710057 When gorgeous movie star Marin Alexander and handsome televangelist Warner Brice first lock eyes, they each feel theyve found the perfect soul-mate. Although Marin agrees to exchange her celebrity for motherhood, she cant escape the spotlights seductive song and fames irresistible lure. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707733 Listeners meet Georgia Brown, a housewife of 11 years who is married to a radio personality who might be having an affair. Georgia is fed up and set to break out on her own. But when her husband puts her on the air to tell her side of their story, she discovers she likes it behind the mic. And this will have major consequences for their marriage. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708849 Even into his middle age, James Black can please a lady from dusk till dawn. Why else would his ex Crystal keep coming back for more? Trouble is, Crystals husband might not be too keen on the idea of James making time with his old lady. Now, James son Darnel is a different story altogether. Hes all ready to walk the straight and narrow for his fiance Keisha--all ready, that is, until he catches his angel getting the business from his best friend Omar. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710385 Drew Staley, grieving over the death of his fiance, finds a soulmate in Betty Robinson, but after a hasty marriage, they slowly drift apart and complications arise when Bettys former lover returns. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708226 In mid 19th-century New Orleans, Marie Laveau was the notorious queen of voodoo -- worshiped and feared by blacks and whites alike. Voodoo Dreams reimagines the woman behind this legend, a mesmerizing combination of history and storytelling. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707316 Bishop T.K. Wilson is banking on dynamic new choir director Anthony Mackie to reverse the failing congregations fortunes. But while Anthonys got more than enough chops to raise a heavenly chorus, hes also got a weakness for the ladies that could make the Devil himself stand up and take notice. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708896 One night, on his way home from being laid off, Vietnam vet Marin is jumped on the viaduct. In the bloody fight that follows, Marin is stabbed, and one of the two thugs is sent over the side rail and down 10 stories to his death. Marin survives, but soon hes got a bigger problem. His baby girl is kidnapped from the hospital, and his wife suffers a nervous breakdown. Its up to Marin and his old war buddy to do exactly what the man aint doin and get his baby back. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1709839 Organizing other troubled individuals, Socrates starts the Thursday Night Thinkers Meeting, in which members discuss the world and what would be the right thing to do. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707596 Gift shop owner Stacey Carlson harbors secret fantasies about her sexy landlord Eli Steele. Looking to change his playboy image, Eli thinks proposing to Stacey is a good way to start. Their arrangement is supposed to be strictly business, but when real sparks fly between them, Eli begins reconsidering his stance. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708834 A criminal lawyer working in Miami, Yoshi skips town when the pressure cooker of her job threatens to turn deadly. But after landing in Norfolk, Virginia, Yoshi quickly realizes she better watch her back when she witnesses a drug dealer committing murder. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1710081 Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichies collection of stories focuses on lifes many clashes like tradition with modernity and African cultures with America. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1708725 When she inherits her aunts home, Susan Pettiford returns to North Carolina following a 16-year absence. After undergoing a hysterectomy, she seeks comfort in the arms of Lucas Hamilton. Although there is a palpable connection between the two, their fling lasts exactly one night--for Susan knows she can never provide a family, so she pushes Lucas away.