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African American Fiction & Non-FictionNovember 2014
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New and Recently Released Fiction
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Boss Divas
by De'nesha Diamond
The boss divas of the Dirty South—Vice Lord Chief Lucifer, Flowers gang member Ta'Shara and murderous Queen G LeShelle—fight for control, going head-to-head for complete domination, because in the end only one can rule.
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A Christmas Prayer
by Kimberla Lawson Roby
Wishing that her family could be whole again after losing her mother, Alexis Fletcher confronts outside forces that threaten her relationship with fiancé Chase Dupont during an inspirational holiday season. By the best-selling author of the Reverend Curtis Black series.
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Citizens Creek
by Lalita Tademy
Buying his freedom after serving as a translator during the American Indian Wars, Cow Tom builds a remarkable life and legacy that is sustained by his courageous granddaughter. By the best-selling author of Cane River and Red River.
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The Good Lord Bird
by James McBride
Fleeing his violent master at the side of legendary abolitionist John Brown at the height of the slavery debate in mid-19th-century Kansas Territory, Henry pretends to be a girl to hide his identity throughout the historic raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859. By the best-selling author of The Color of Water.
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The Perfect Affair
by Lutishia Lovely
Seductive and cunning, Jacqueline Tate plots to steal the brilliant and handsome scientist Randall Atwater away from his wife of 20 years—and she'll do whatever it takes to land the man she wants.
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The Pleasure Trap
by Niobia Bryant
Pleasure, a top male escort, was always the one in control, but now a mysterious woman he doesn't recognize has him at her mercy, determined to punish him for reasons he doesn't understand.
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Saint Monkey: a Novel
by Jacinda Townsend
Two friends from the mountains of eastern Kentucky try to retain their friendship when one of them is invited to play the Apollo with a jazz group while the other sinks lower in her poor, backward, backwoods life.
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New and Recently Released Non-Fiction
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Instinct: the Power to Unleash Your Inborn Drive
by T. D Jakes
The best-selling bishop reminds readers that knowing when to close a deal, when to take a risk and when to listen to your heart will become possible when you're in touch with the instincts that God gave you.
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One Nation: What We Can All Do to Save America's Future
by Ben Carson
The acclaimed brain surgeon who made headlines with his keynote at the National Prayer Breakfast in February 2013 presents a sequel to the best-selling America the Beautiful that outlines recommendations for correcting what he believes to be the country's economic and moral shortcomings.
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The Warmth of Other Suns: the Epic Story of America's Great Migration
by Isabel Wilkerson
In an epic history covering the period from the end of World War I through the 1970s, a Pulitzer Prize winner chronicles the decades-long migration of African Americans from the South to the North and West through the stories of three individuals and their families.
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Who We Be: the Colorization of America
by Jeff Chang
Incorporating powerful images from a range of artistic venues, an intellectual follow-up to the award-winning Cant Stop Won't Stop considers how violent culture disputes are still occurring in spite of the past half century's progress in race relations.
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African American Book Club
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African American Book Club - Kindred
Thursday, November 20, 7:00 pm
South Regional - Children's Program Room
Join the African American Book Club for a discussion of Kindred, Octavia Butler's sci fi historical fiction novel about slavery.
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Durham Foodie Program: From Glazed to Gourmet: Donut Shops in NC
Thursday, November 6, 7:00 pm
South Regional Meeting Room
Join Julie Thomson, Durhams own resident donut ambassador and historian, for a delicious dip into donut history. Learn about North Carolinas rich donut past, as Thomson traces our states contributions to donut history from Krispy Kreme through new gourmet shops like Monuts and Rise. Donut samples will be served.
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Transforming Our Response to Youth Crime: Kids for Cash Screening and Discussion
Sunday, November 16,
3:00 pm
Auditorium
Join us for a screening of excerpts from Kids for Cash, a documentary spotlighting the scandal involving judges in Pennsylvania, and relevant to reforms of juvenile justice and education systems anywhere. The film will be followed by a panel discussion including Judge Marcia Morey; Brandy Bynum from NC Child; Tasha Jones, a Chief Court Counselor in Durham; and others involved in transforming our approach to youth who commit crimes. Co-sponsored by Youth Villages and MST Services.
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Legal Aspects of Starting and Running a Business
Tuesday, November 18,
6:00 pm
South Regional Meeting Room
Now that you have opened your business or are considering doing so, you need some legal pointers in order to make the best decisions for positioning your business up front and to keep your business compliant. Come explore the legal requirements for starting and maintaining a business presented by local practicing attorneys. We will discuss the mandatory first steps along with best practice suggestions for getting your business running and keeping legal issues from being a distraction. Topics include government regulations, popular forms of business, websites for sample documents, contracts to protect employers, responsibilities related to hiring others and any questions participants might have about their particular situation.
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POETRY LIVE: Open Mic Nite
Thursday, November 20,
6:30 pm
Auditorium
Come and share your original poetry, spoken word, or read your favorite poem. Different theme for each month. Event takes place in the Durham County Main Library Auditorium! Ages 12-Adult.
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Looking for More Great Books?
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