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February 2008 Extended Best Sellers List
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FICTION
Hardcover
1. Love & Lies by Kimberla Lawson Roby (William Morrow, $23.95) (5)
2. Sleeping with Strangers by Eric Jerome Dickey (Dutton, $24.95) (4)
3. Sweeter Than Honey by Mary B. Morrison (Dafina, $24) (1)
4. The First Lady by Carl Weber (Dafina, $24) (7)
5. Waking with Enemies by Eric Jerome Dickey (Dutton, $24.95) (2)
6. Deliver Me From Evil by Mary Monroe (Dafina, $24) (3)
7. Casanegra by Blair Underwood (Atria, $25) (8)
8. Blonde Faith by Walter Mosley (Little, Brown and Company, $25.99)*
9. New England White by Stephen L. Carter (Knopf, $26.95)*
10. She Ain’t the One by Carl Weber and Mary B. Morrison (Dafina, $24) (9)
Paperback
1. Torn by Keisha Ervin (Triple Crown Publications, $15) (2)
2. Still Hood by K’wan (St. Martin’s Griffin, $14.95)*
3. Dice by T.N. Baker (St. Martin’s Griffin, $14.95)*
4. Bitch Reloaded by Deja King (Triple Crown Publications, $15)*
5. A Street Girl Named Desire by Treasure E. Blue (One World/Ballantine, $13.95)*
6. Thug Matrimony by Wahida Clark (Dafina, $15)*
7. Everybody Say Amen by ReShonda Tate Billingsley (Pocket Books, $14)*
8. Mommy’s Angel by Miasha (Touchstone, $13)*
9. Forever a Hustler’s Wife by Nikki Turner (One World/Ballantine, $13.95) (4)
10. Life After Wifey by Kiki Swinson (Melodrama Publishing, $15)*
NONFICTION
Hardcover
1. Reposition Yourself by T.D. Jakes (Atria, $24) (1)
2. The Vixen Diaries by Karrine Steffans (Grand Central Publishing, $24.99)*
3. Do You! by Russell Simmons (Gotham, $25) (3)
4. Come on People by Bill Cosby and Alvin F. Poussaint (Thomas Nelson, $25.99)*
5. The Women Who Raised Me by Victoria Rowell (William Morrow, $25.95) (6)
6. The Bond by Sampson Davis, George Jenkins, and Rameck Hunt (Riverhead, $24.95) (5)
7. Dear G -Spot by Zane (Atria, $25)*
8. Raising Kanye by Donda West (Pocket Books, $24.95)*
9. I Got Your Back by Eddie Levert, Sr. and Gerald Levert (Harlem Moon, $18.95) (4)
10. Grace Will Lead Me Home by Robin Givens (Miramax, $23.95)*
Paperback
1. The Mis-Education of the Negro by Carter G. Woodson (The Book Tree, $17.95) (1)
2. The Willie Lynch Letter by Willie Lynch and Kashif Malik Hassan-el (Lushena Books, $3.95) (2)
3. Letters to a Young Brother by Hill Harper (Gotham, $12) (3)
4. The Measure of a Man by Sidney Poitier (HarperSanFranciscio, $14.95) (7)
5. A Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown (Three Rivers Press, $14.95) (6)
6. The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene (Penguin, $18)*
7. Lessons in Living by Susan L. Taylor (Anchor, $14)*
8. Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings by Tyler Perry (Riverhead, $12.95)*
9. Snakes In The Pulpit by Reuben Armstrong (Reuben Armstrong, $21.99) (9)
10. Is Bill Cosby Right? by Michael Eric Dyson (Basic Civitas, $14)*
ABOUT THIS LIST: The Essence Best Sellers List is based on reports of retail sales. Respondents are African-American bookstores. Numbers in parentheses indicate last month’s position. An asterisk indicates a debut title on this list.
REPORTING STORES: Pyramid Books (Boynton Beach, Florida), 561-731-4422; MochaReaders (Dayton), 937-361-7657; Kana CDs & Books (Columbus, Ohio), 614-577-1897; Jokae’s African-American Books (Dallas), 214-331-8100; Nu World of Books (Beaumont, Texas), 409-833-6000; Precious Memories Reading and Collectibles (Richmond), 804-726-8501; Hood Book Headquarters (Warren, Michigan), 313-515-7961; Potter’s Wheel Bookstore (Dallas), 214-337-4697; Under One Roof (Killeen, Texas), 254-554-6553; Karibu Books (Hyattsville, Maryland), 301-559-1140; Underground Books (Sacramento, California), 916-737-3333; Pyramid Art, Books & Custom Framing (Little Rock, Arkansas), 501-372-6822; Dynasty Books (Charlotte, North Carolina), 704-563-4520; Truth Bookstore (Southfield, Michigan), 248-557-4824; Knowledge Bookstore (Brampton, Ontario), 905-459-9875; Heritage Bookstore and More, Inc. (Upland, California), 909-447-6800.
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Thanks to all the Essence readers for your support of the Ramsey series. The fourth installment "A Lover's Regret" has been more successful than I imagined. I thank you. Looking forward to meeting you readers at Romance Slam Jam in Chicago come April. BeBlessed, AlTonya www.lovealtonya.com
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-AlTonya Washington
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Stopping thru to say HI to all my Essence supporters; to all of those whom I've met down in New Orleans, in Texas, and from across the globe. Thank you so much for your sincerity and support. I knew it wouldn't be an easy road, but thanks to hard work, discipline and a little faith my dreams have come true. My 3 dozen books have begun to saturate book stores throughout the world. I am blessed with success, and grateful to all. Love ya. Word. www.relentlessaaron.com
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-Relentless Aaron
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-The Neo-Soul Lit Author
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Neo-Soul Lit author Kenda Bell will be signing Essence Bestselling novel "For Every Love There Is A Reason" @ Kana's Books & CDs in Columbus , Sat Mar 15th between 3pm - 7:30pm Come out get free gifts and discuss why you love the way you love!!
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-The NeoSoul Lit Author
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Go to Stephanie Johnson's page on myspace, www.myspace.com/stephaniejohnsonkiss and read the first chapter of Lakeda, A Kiss of Erotica. It is so hot! I can't wait to get the book. It'd definitely a best seller.
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