Harlem Heat by 50 Cent and Mark Anthony

This book was a very quick read – Super entertaining! I read this book in a few days. I loved the story line and the language they used. It was very authentic to New York City. I liked the fact that they didn’t explain the slang to the reader. I hate that. I’m sure the reader is aware that they are reading an urban novel and they don’t need an explanation to fairly obvious phases. I kind of wanted the book to be a little longer. Just as I was getting into it is was over. I would love to read a sequel.

I’m going to pick up a few more of these G-unit books. I hope they are as good at the first one.

Subway Reading Frederick Douglass

I'm trying to read and write more this year. Personally, I enjoy reading on the train. I get in the zone and my 45-minute commute flies by. It's the perfect amount of time to get away from all the drama of life and work. I look forward to getting on the train in the morning with my book in hand I can tolerate a crowded train.

The first book I read in 2010 was Frederick Douglass' Autobiography. That was a book that I have been trying to read for years. I must say that I learned a lot from that book. Frederick Douglass was so well written. The particular book I read had various footnotes and added information about the time period and the style of writing. This style of writing is usually difficult for me but it usually is when I read a book from other time periods.

This book gave me a better appreciation of everything!! Life, friendships and family!