Recommendations based on The Sisters of APF: The Indoctrination of Soror Ride Dickby Zane

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  1. Addicted

    by Zane
    A story of a woman's struggle to overcome an addiction to drugs, alcohol and sex.

    For successful African-American businesswoman Zoe Reynard, finding the pleasure she wants, the way she wants it, is not worth the risk of losing everything she has: marriage to the man she has loved ... (Goodreads)

  2. Flyy Girl

    by Omar Tyree
    A coming-of-age story of a young woman's journey to success in the music industry, navigating love, friendship, and betrayal along the way.

    The bestselling urban classic novel about a young woman coming of age in the late 1980s. Tracy Ellison, a young knockout with tall hair and attitude, is living life as fast as she can. Motivated by ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Friends and Lovers

    by Eric Jerome Dickey
    A romantic comedy of two couples navigating the ups and downs of relationships.

    "Recommended....Dickey uses humor, poignancy and a fresh, creative writing style....The reader is hooked from the first sentence." —,USA Today, In this sexy, soulful tale of love, betrayal, and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. The Coldest Winter Ever

    by Sister Souljah
    Coming of age story of a young girl's survival in a harsh, inner-city environment.

    Renowned hip-hop artist, political activist, and bestselling author Sister Souljah brings the streets of New York to life in a powerful and utterly unforgettable first novel. I came busting into the ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Darkest Child

    by Delores Phillips
    A young girl's struggle to find her place in a world of racial prejudice and inequality.

    Bakersfield, Georgia, 1958: Thirteen-year-old Tangy Mae Quinn is the sixth of ten fatherless siblings. She is the darkest-skinned among them and therefore the ugliest in her mother, Rozelle's, ... (Goodreads)

  6. Waiting to Exhale

    by Terry McMillan
    Four African American women navigate the complexities of life and relationships.

    The story of friendship between four African American women who lean on each other while "waiting to exhale": waiting for that man who will take their breath away. ... (Goodreads)

  7. Push

    by Sapphire
    A harrowing tale of a young girl's journey through poverty, abuse, and illiteracy in Harlem.

    Claireece Precious Jones is an obese, illiterate 16-year-old girl who lives in Harlem with her abusive mother Mary. Precious is a few months pregnant with her second child, the product of her father ... (Wikipedia)

  8. Disappearing Acts

    by Terry McMillan
    A love story between two African American working-class individuals, exploring the complexities of relationships and personal growth.

    He was tall, dark as bittersweet chocolate, and impossibly gorgeous, with a woman-melting smile. She was pretty and independent, petite and not too skinny, just his type. Franklin Swift was a ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Bluest Eye

    by Toni Morrison
    Coming of age story of a young Black girl dealing with prejudice and racism in 1940s Ohio.

    In Lorain, Ohio , nine-year-old Claudia MacTeer and her 10-year-old sister Frieda live with their parents, a tenant named Mr. Henry, and Pecola Breedlove, a temporary foster child whose house was ... (Wikipedia)

  10. I Like It Like That

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    The privileged lives of Manhattan's elite teenagers continue with scandalous secrets, love triangles, and drama-filled parties.

    The wickedly funny fifth book in the #1, New York Times, bestselling series that inspired the original hit CW show and the new series coming to HBO Max's Spring 2020 launch season (alongside hit ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Burn

    by Helen Hardt
    A passionate love story between a wealthy man and a struggling artist, with secrets and danger lurking in the shadows.

    Your Escape Into A World of Dark Mysteries & Spicy Romance. Jonah Steel is knee deep into trying to solve the mystery surrounding his family and his brother’s abduction, and the arrival of his best ... (Goodreads)

  12. Sweet Addiction

    by Maya Banks
    Bakery owner indulges in a steamy affair with a wealthy businessman, but their arrangement becomes complicated when feelings get involved.

    He awakened a need within her… Cole is successful beyond his dreams. He can have any woman he wants, but there’s only one he can’t stop thinking about. His childhood sweetheart, Renita. He’s never ... (Goodreads)

  13. The First Lady

    by James Patterson
    The President's wife goes missing, and the Secret Service agent tasked with finding her uncovers a dangerous conspiracy.

    One secret could bring down the government when the President's memorable affair becomes a nightmare he longs to forget in this page-turner from James Patterson that will keep you up reading all ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Roses Are Red

    by James Patterson
    A thrilling crime story of a homicide detective searching for a serial killer.

    Alex Cross returns for the sixth book in the series with a new killer on the loose. A series of meticulously planned bank robberies leave behind a wake of bodies. Alex Cross must not only battle ... (Wikipedia)

  15. An American Marriage

    by Tayari Jones
    A newlywed couple's lives are torn apart when the husband is wrongfully convicted of a crime. The novel explores love, loyalty, and injustice.

    Roy, a sales representative for a textbook company, and Celestial, an artist specializing in custom made baby dolls, are newlyweds who live in Atlanta. After their first year of marriage they travel ... (Wikipedia)

  16. The Fixed Trilogy

    by Laurelin Paige
    A steamy romance trilogy following the tumultuous relationship between a wealthy businessman and a struggling musician.

    All three books of the NY Times Bestselling Fixed Trilogy are included in this bundle., Fixed on You, (Book 1): Stalking and restraining orders are a thing of Alayna Wither's past. With her MBA newly ... (Goodreads)

  17. Nobody Does It Better

    by Cecily von Ziegesar
    A group of privileged teenagers navigate the ups and downs of high society in New York City.

    Welcome to New York City's Upper East Side, where my friends and I get everything - and everyone - we want. Snagging the latest Marc Jacobs bag or your best friend's boyfriend isn't always pretty, ... (Goodreads)

  18. Sweet Temptation

    by Maya Banks
    A woman falls for her brother's best friend, a man with a dark past and a desire for control. Passion and danger ensue.

    He was a by-the-book cop who broke the rules in the bedroom... Micah Hudson has painful secrets he's run hard from. He has new friends, a new life, but he's about to be confronted with the one person ... (Goodreads)

  19. Sweet Possession

    by Maya Banks
    A woman falls for her boss, a wealthy businessman, and they embark on a steamy affair. But their pasts threaten to tear them apart.

    She’s a singer who lives for the spotlight—and can’t resist her adoring fans… Outrageous and out-of-control, Lyric Jones is a spoiled pop star who lives hard and fast, always outrunning her past and ... (Goodreads)

  20. Fuel the Fire

    by Krista Ritchie
    A rockstar romance between two musicians with a tumultuous past, navigating fame, addiction, and love.

    Protect your family. At all costs., It'd take the impossible to hurt Connor Cobalt, even for a moment., Protect your family. At all costs., At twenty-six, his narcissistic tendencies have made room ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Storm and Fury

    by Jennifer L. Armentrout
    Trinity, a half-angel, half-gargoyle, must protect her ward against demons while navigating her own forbidden desires.

    "Jennifer L. Armentrout is a master of weaving rich contemporary realism with magic and mayhem. Her characters will grab hold of your heart and refuse to let go. Every page left me wanting more."— ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Perfection

    by R.L. Mathewson
    Zoe is a perfectionist who falls for her messy neighbor, Trevor. Chaos ensues as they navigate their differences and feelings for each other.

    Zoe is used to taking care of herself and has long ago accepted that if anything bad was going to happen, it was going to happen to her. So when she loses her job over something most bosses would ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Pelican Brief

    by John Grisham
    A law student's investigation into a political assassination, uncovering a deadly conspiracy.

    The story begins with the assassinations of two ideologically divergent Supreme Court Justices. Both murders are committed by Khamel, the most wanted hitman in the world. Justice Rosenberg, a ... (Wikipedia)

  24. The Medical Examiner

    by James Patterson
    A serial killer is on the loose, and it's up to the medical examiner to solve the case before it's too late.

    In James Patterson's #1 New York Times bestseller, the Women's Murder Club tracks down two bodies at the morgue-but one of them is still breathing . . . A woman checks into a hotel room and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Take This Regret

    by A.L. Jackson
    A second chance romance between a young couple who were torn apart by tragedy and must confront their past to move forward.

    There are some mistakes we make that we will regret for the rest of our lives. For Christian, it was the day he betrayed Elizabeth. Christian Davison has a plan for his life. He is determined to ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Cat in the Hat

    by Dr. Seuss
    A mischievous cat visits two children on a rainy day, resulting in a wild and chaotic adventure.

    The story begins as an unnamed boy who is the narrator of the book sits alone with his sister Sally in their house on a cold and rainy day, staring wistfully out the window. Then they hear a loud ... (Wikipedia)

  27. The World of Divergent: The Path to Allegiant

    by Veronica Roth
    A guide to the world of Divergent, including exclusive scenes, character profiles, and insider information on the making of the series.

    A future dystopian Chicago has a society that defines its citizens by strict conformity to their social and personality-related affiliations with five different factions . That removes the threat of ... (Wikipedia)

  28. Dexter By Design

    by Jeff Lindsay
    Dexter Morgan, blood spatter analyst and serial killer, is back to solve a series of gruesome murders in Miami's art world.

    After the events of the previous book , Dexter Morgan is eager to resume his hobby of stalking violent criminals, but first, he must endure a honeymoon in Paris with his unsuspecting wife, Rita . At ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Kindred

    by Octavia E. Butler
    A modern woman is thrown back in time, forced to confront the harsh realities of slavery.

    Kindred scholars have noted that the novel's chapter headings suggest something "elemental, apocalyptic, archetypal about the events in the narrative," thus giving the impression that the main ... (Wikipedia)

  30. The Three Bears

    by Rob Hefferan
    A retelling of the classic fairy tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, with charming illustrations.

    Rob Hefferan’s whimsical artwork breathes new life into this family favorite. All children love to hear each bear say, “Who’s been sitting on my chair?” knowing that Goldilocks is about to be ... (Goodreads)