Atlanta Black Star Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Why Not You?
CiaraThe Russell Wilson Foundation, doing business as the Why Not You Foundation, is facing questions for seemingly raising millions but only giving about a quarter of total funds raised to people in need. https://t.co/ykyJxiDkfn
Board Book, 2024
$8.99Member price:$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Big Papi
David OrtizOn Monday a Dominican Republic court convicted 10 of the 13 people accused of attempting to murder former Major League Baseball star David “Big Papi” Ortiz in 2019, according to reports. https://t.co/XNsbDRPEHr
Paperback, 2008
$22.99Member price:$11.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood
Maureen RyanDetails about Beharie’s time on the show reportedly are part of Maureen Ryan’s new book “Burn It Down,” which revealed she was reportedly called “crazy” and “difficult” by the powerful people behind the show. https://t.co/MpE580YYBz
Paperback, 2024
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Letters to Trump
Donald J. TrumpFormer President Donald Trump is in the headlines again, but this time for his new book “Letters to Trump” that features a January 2000 letter from Oprah. 👀 https://t.co/qhp95ZdjpK
Hardcover, 2023
$99.00Member price:$74.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book(max discount $25)
Finding Home: A memoir
Michael McWilliamViola Davis may soon be joining the prestigious EGOT club after earning a nomination at the upcoming Grammy Awards ceremony for her self-narrated audiobook, “Finding Me: A Memoir.” https://t.co/HOT8azXj1l
Paperback, 2022
$14.99Member price:$13.49 + Free shipping10% off
Now: Jesus and Me the Found Princess of the Great Joy
Say WilkinsJ.J. Redick is not making any new friends with his unique takes on the competitive landscape for yesteryear’s NBA players, and now Dominique Wilkins has something to say about it. https://t.co/Uu9gvunD8w
Hardcover, 2012
$29.99Member price:$28.49 + Free shipping5% off
Finding Me: A Memoir
Viola DavisViola Davis may soon be joining the prestigious EGOT club after earning a nomination at the upcoming Grammy Awards ceremony for her self-narrated audiobook, “Finding Me: A Memoir.” https://t.co/HOT8azXj1l
Paperback, 2023
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
First Round Draft Pick
Will Rico DavisLos Angeles Lakers 2007 first-round draft pick, Javaris Crittenton, will be released from prison after serving 10 years in custody following the shooting death of a mother of four in August 2011. https://t.co/veeWfCSmA6
Paperback, 2021
$14.99Member price:$14.24 + Free shipping5% off
The Mamba Mentality: How I Play
Kobe BryantIt's the Mamba Mentality! Abraham Buckner reveals Kobe Bryant motivated him after he becomes the first Black valedictorian at his high school. https://t.co/cKuexZz5Z4
Hardcover, 2018
$40.00Member price:$20.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Red
T. L. SmithTaken out of context? Ayesha Curry finally speaks out, upset that Jada Pinkett Smith's “Red Table Talk” made her look like she was complaining that she doesn’t get attention from other men. https://t.co/9zQ7HPZWrt
Paperback, 2016
$16.00Member price:$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book