2013 Clutch Reading Challenge discussion

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

After having it in my "to read" list for years I'm, finally reading, Orange Mint and Honey by Carleen Brice

Hello hello! I'm reading The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. Its great, as is all of her work.

I am starting Orange Mint and Honey.

Right now I'm reading The Twelve Tribes of Hattie. Its pretty good, I love a book with realistic and really flawed characters. Before that was James Frey's A Million Little Pieces. That book was crazy. Next up is Things Fall Apart again.

I did recently read Bebe Moore Campbell's 72 Hour Hold, and it is REALLY good. I would definitely recommend that one.

Steph wrote: "Hello hello! I'm reading The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. Its great, as is all of her work."

Is this book apart of a series? I started to check it out from the library, but I didn't want to start with it if its not the beginning...

Felicity wrote: "Steph wrote: "Hello hello! I'm reading The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. Its great, as is all of her work."

Is this book apart of a series? I started to check it out from the library, ..."

Hi Felicity,

Yes, Parable of the Sower is the first book of the two-book "Earthseed" series. It was meant to be a trilogy, I believe, but Butler did not complete the third before her death.

I'm also reading The Twelve Tribes of Hattie and I enjoy it but it's not a "happy" book. Not that it needs to be, but shows the nuances of family life and familial relationships,

I'm reading The Twelve Tribes of Hattie and it's okay...keep putting it down for others tho. I'm also reading Black Labor, White Wealth by Dr. Claud Anderson.

Crystal wrote: "I'm reading The Twelve Tribes of Hattie and it's okay...keep putting it down for others tho. I'm also reading Black Labor, White Wealth by Dr. Claud Anderson."

Yeah, for some reason it took me like, two weeks to finish Twelve Tribes. I enjoyed the book, I guess it just wasn't holding my attention...

I just finished The Personal History of Rachel DuPree and I found it average to what I had hoped for. I'm rating it 3,5 stars and will be posting a review on Monday.

I read A Cupboard Full of Coats by Yvette Edwards not long ago and I loved it.

I read The Killing Moon by NK Jemisin and My Soul to Keep by Tananarive Due. Both were superb.

I just finished I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings (I know, I'm late) and am now reading 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami.

Steph wrote: "I just finished I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings (I know, I'm late) and am now reading 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami."

It's never too late for Maya Angelou. I reread her all the time. Currently, I'm re-reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, a biographical saga about the unknowing impact this 'nobody' has on life even today. A fascinating read well worth the time investment. Highly recommend it.

I've read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks three times. I even teach it in my high school Humanities course. Students' eyes are opened to the ethical, social, moral, racial, legal, and socioeconomic injustices unveiled. Real world extensions include visits to medical centers, discussions with guest speakers such as attorneys, sociologists, etc. I'm waiting on Skloot's next book!!!

I just started The Courage to Hope: How I Stood Up to the Politics of Fear by Shirley Sherrod, former first black developer of rural development in Georgia. Remembering the media and political hailstorm that was dumped on this woman moved me to read her story.

Le Petit Prince. So far it's lovely.

The Taste of Salt......jury is still out.

Terri wrote: "The Taste of Salt......jury is still out."

I did not like that book. The main character was freaking insufferable.

I loved the Taste of Salt. I think the fact that the family was not "perfect" is what did it for me. I also know that I enjoy Southgate's writing.

I've just finished Sister Souljah's "A Deeper Love Inside." I enjoyed it immensely. I'm reading "From the Memoirs of a Non-Enemy Combatant" by Alex Gilvarry next.

i just started Valerie Boyd's Wrapped in Rainbows: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston

I'm reading Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson with Leonicka. Almost done! Pretty good!

Just finished The Thing Around Your Neck, and I just started Americanah both by Chimamanda Adichie. And also Ghana Must Go.

All three of those are on my radar. Won't get to any of them until the second week of June. Can't wait.

Rakel wrote: "Just finished The Thing Around Your Neck, and I just started Americanah both by Chimamanda Adichie. And also Ghana Must Go."

Deirdre wrote: "All three of those are on my radar. Won't get to any of them until the second week of June. Can't wait.

Rakel wrote: "Just finished The Thing Around Your Neck, and I just started Americanah both ..."

I finished Ghana Must Go over the weekend. SO GOOD! I really want to read Americanah too.

I'm reading Southgate's The Fall of Rome. I love this author but some of her characters grate my last nerves. That's what I find so enjoyable about her.

I'm reading Being Lara by Lola Jaye.

I just finished 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami (it took be a month!) and now I am on to Lillith's Brood by Octavia Butler.

Steph wrote: "I'm reading Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson with Leonicka. Almost done! Pretty good!"

Awesome, I read Brown Girl in the Ring a couple months back. It was very interesting. Also set in my city! :)

Don't know that one will have to check it out.

Steph wrote: "Steph wrote: "I'm reading Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson with Leonicka. Almost done! Pretty good!"

Awesome, I read Brown Girl in the Ring a couple months back. It was very interesting. ..."

At the moment, I am reading And When She Was Good by Laura Lippman

I just started Wife of the Gods haven't formed an opinion yet since I'm just in the beginning.

Just finished Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor. The character development and relationships were fantastic.