Tag Archives: books

Thursday Open Thread

Posted on November 15, 2018 by rikyrah

OUR FLOTUS! Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s memoir Becoming was poised to become a bestseller even before it hit bookstores on Tuesday. Barnes & Noble announced in a press release on Monday that Becoming had received the most pre-order sales … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on January 5, 2018 by rikyrah

TGIF, Everyone! What’s on your bookshelves, tablets, Kindles, etc.? Here’s what I’m currently reading: Autobiography of a People: Three Centuries of African American History Told by Those Who Lived It And check out this amazing couple’s efforts to literally get … Continue reading →

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President Obama Pens Children’s Book: “OF THEE I SING: A Letter To My Daughters”

Posted on September 13, 2010 by rikyrah

  Obama children’s book “Of Thee I Sing” out Nov. 16 By HILLEL ITALIE-AP National Writer Coming two weeks after Election Day, a book from President Barack Obama for some of the nation’s nonvoters: inspirational stories for children about American pioneers. … Continue reading →

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Walmart Rolls Back Segregation With Its Books

Posted on September 2, 2010 by rikyrah

Coming Back Stronger:  Unleashing  the Hidden Power of Adversity by Drew Brees                                                                                       Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy                                                                                         I don’t shop at Walmart anymore.  I have a multitude of reasons why I don’t, but  I’m not going to list them … Continue reading →

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