Winner as of February 5, 2009:

1. F.B.I. Elite Book Guild of Philadelphia, PA
    

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The Last Prejudice
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by David Rivera, Jr.

Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Strebor Books (April 14, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593092350
ISBN-13: 978-1593092351

In The Last Prejudice, readers are invited to meet a complex and beautiful set of characters that are guaranteed to intrigue and challenge their views on what is considered beautiful and sexy.  

At first glance, the three plus-sized women in David Rivera, Jr.’s The Last Prejudice go through the same relationship trials and tribulations that many women go through.  But when forced to deal with the added social stereotypes, and sometimes personal insecurities of being a full-figured woman, their true personalities come to surface.  On one hand, there’s Noreen Klein, the empowered diva who gets – and often takes – what she wants out of life, including sexy men.  She knows what she wants and is confidant in her curvy size-24 figure.  However, Dahlia Ortega, who recently has removed herself from an abusive relationship, is a pretty but self conscious full-figured woman with a new found thirst for dominating men.  Finally, there’s Kat Davis.  Kat once had a stellar body, but as a result of a pregnancy that added 60 pounds to her frame, she now must contend with a new body and voracious sexual appetite.  As the three women bond and support one another in the ups and downs of their juicy romances and chaotic lives, the characters bring to surface how cultural biases against voluptuous women can create dissension and mayhem when lust is in the air.

Winner as of February 5, 2009:

1. Sistas Are Reading Book Club of East Orange, NJ — Congrats!
    

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Sisters & Husbands
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by Connie Briscoe

Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (June 2, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0446534897
ISBN-13: 978-0446534895

Ten years have passed since Sisters and Lovers, and Beverly, now 39, is engaged to Julian, a man her family and friends agree is the epitome of a great catch: he's gorgeous, loyal, trustworthy, successful, and very much in love with her. Since this is Beverly's third engagement in the past five years, after breaking off the previous two at the last moment, everyone's happy that she's finally settling down. For Beverly and Julian, nothing could be better than being in love and planning their wedding. That is until Beverly's oldest sister's marriage falls apart and dampens the mood of what should have been the happiest time in Beverly's life. Now, second-guessing her impending nuptials, Beverly is forced to wonder if marriage really works. Will she stick it out? Or will her fears cloud her judgment once again?

Winner as of February 5, 2009:

1. The One Spirit Book Club, Washington DC — Congratulations!

by Lisa Nichols

Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Wellness Central (April 13, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0446538469
ISBN-13: 978-0446538466

LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE-NO MATTER WHAT!

From bestselling author and motivational speaker Lisa Nichols comes a unique and powerful inspirational program that will both move you and empower you to realize your dreams. Millions are trying to live by The Secret's Law of Attraction, but the truth is it won't work unless you flex your all-important "bounce-back" muscles, which give you the ability to successfully navigate life's speed bumps.

By developing and toning her own bounce-back muscles at critical points in her life, Lisa found the power to become her authentic self and achieve everything she dared to hope for. Now, in NO MATTER WHAT, she offers a groundbreaking program that outlines these 9 Steps or "muscles", which include among others your Confidence, Faith-in-Myself, Honesty Out Loud and Forgiveness muscles, and explains how anyone can use them to achieve happiness and off-the-charts success. In this powerful guide Lisa Nichols introduces her dynamic plan, shares her own remarkable story, and prescribes specific exercises and action steps to inspire readers to learn from their past and move toward a courageous future.

"Lisa is a living example of what it takes to overcome the inevitable obstacles in your path...with the help of this book, you'll be able to soar to success--no matter what!" —Jack Canfield, Co-Author of the New York Times Bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul Series

"Lisa Nichols is a rock star of personal growth! Gutsy and authentic, in NO MATTER WHAT, Lisa uses her charismatic and influential style to teach resilience. Whether you are a seasoned student of character and enlightenment or just starting, this book is a must read, advanced course for possibility." —Stephen M. R. Covey, author of The New York Times bestseller The Speed of Trust