Queens Library Hosts Urban Literature Authors

Urban fiction. Street literature. Gangster fiction. By any name, these wildly popular novels have legions of fans. The Queens Borough Public Library invites readers to meet some of the most popular authors on Urban Literature Author Day, Saturday, December 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Ave. at the corner of Beach 20th Street, Far Rockaway. Admission to all programs is free. As of November 21, authors who have confirmed include K’wan, Erick Gray, Mark Anthony, Anthony Whyte and Newcomer Julie Nin.

K’wan, a number one best-selling author, according to Essence, will also discuss his transition from troubled youth to one of the most powerful voices in contemporary fiction, motivational speaker and CEO of his own publishing company, on Monday, December 8 at 6 p.m. at the South Ozone Park branch of the Queens Library, 128-16 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, and on December 11 at the Rosedale branch, 144-20 243rd St., Rosedale.

The Queens Borough Public Library is an independent, not-for-profit corporation and is not affiliated with any other library. The library serves a population of 2.2 million in the most ethnically diverse county in the U.S. With a record 22.8 million items in circulation for Fiscal Year 2008, the library has the highest circulation of any public library system in the U.S. and one of the highest circulations in the world. For more information about programs, services, locations, events and news, visit the Queens Library Web site at www.queenslibrary.org or call 718-990-0700.

DESPERATE SISTERS by Stephanie Johnson

Looks can definitely be deceiving, and the lives of these three fabulous sisters, Jalisa O’Neil, Lyda Lawrence and Valen Monet are no exception. From the outside it appears they have it all – expensive fancy homes, nice luxury cars, and money galore. Their men lavish them with all of the finest things money can buy, and a lifestyle that would make anyone envious. The real deal is that these three ladies are beyond frustrated, and desperate for a little satisfaction.

Jalisa’s tired of struggling with a husband who’s more married to the job than to her, and her needs, when he’s not putting in long hours at the offices, he’d rather spend time on the golf course. Lyda’s boyfriend can’t keep it up past one round, but sends their credit card bills through the roof with endless calls to 900 numbers. Valen’s husband believes that a woman’s place is in the home and should only have to answer one question, “Did you get yours?” Fed up with nagging their men to attend to their needs, Jalisa, Lyda and Valen find other things to occupy them. From the AAA man to nosy neighbors, from old flings to young men fresh out of high school, Jalisa, Lyda, and Valen get what they need and then some! Their stories will make most men think twice about neglecting their women.

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EXTRA MARITAL AFFAIRS by Relentless Aaron

When Mason and Adena Fickle find their new sex partner, Loween, dead in their bed just hours after the threesome’s hot and raunchy escapade, they discover the woman was neither who nor what she’d said she was. The ménage a trios should have been nothing special. After all, the Fickles have already tried it all. But Loween’s death brings an unexpected visitor and the streets to their doorstep, and soon things get out of hand.

Can Mason and Adena regain control of their lives? Is it too late to call on love and commitment in this time of desperate answers and urgent decisions?

In this spicy, sexy, and dangerous new tale, Relentless Aaron – one of the hottest forces in street fiction – will keep you guessing in the end.

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PANDORA’S BOX by Allison Hobbs

Victoria Carlton invested everything into her dream of becoming a singer – her hopes, her time, her life savings – only to fall victim to the harsh realities of the recording industry. Devastated, broke, and unemployed, Victoria is propelled into action when an eviction notice forces her to choose between committing herself – and her young son – to a world of homeless shelters or entering the seedy world of prostitution. Desperate, she puts her ethics aside and applies for a job at Pandora’s Box, a downtown Philadelphia brothel that bills itself as a “massage salon.” Victoria’s lifestyle quickly improves, and the gratification of instant cash replaces her wiliness to find a low-paying, legitimate occupation.

One day an unlikely customer appears at Pandora’s Box. Young, handsome, and well-dressed, he is immediately drawn to Victoria. The two begin a love affair fraught with complications, leaving Victoria plagued by guilt and insecurities until a botched robbery and the murder of a coworker compel her to look beyond the fast money and reclaim her morals – and her life.

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SHOULDA, WOULDA, COULDA by La Jill Hunt

Essence bestselling author La Jill Hunt’s back again with a new drama filled novel Shoulda Woulda Coulda and for her the third time is the charm. If you thought Kayla and Terill had drama in Drama Queen and No More Drama wait until you meet Paige Michaels.

Paige has always had her man’s back and why shouldn’t she? For the last five years, he’s been a good father, a great provider and an awesome lover. But now she realizes that even the house, the two cars in the garage and the lifelong desire to be the perfect family isn’t enough to forgive him for breaking her heart. It’s time to move on… but can she really let go?

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