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9-11-05 I love this site, there are so many books to
choose from. Never before have I seen so many Black American authors on one
site. lolalola25@yahoo.com
5-04-05 Just wanted 2 sign in and say good job on the
book listings i have found so many titles that i am interested in reading. this
might help me because i am now in the long run being that i am an aspiring
author myself. Daven Oglesby
daven.oglesby@cookman.edu
5-02-05 I have been looking for a site like this for a
while now, and my search ended today. Thank you!
This site is Hott!!! Just what i've been lookin for. Nikki
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4-20-05 I am a first time customer who last fast actions,
and this company delivered! I really love the fact that I ordered my books on a
Wednesday and I received my book on a Friday. That was excellent service.
Tashica blacdiamon2000@yahoo.com
9-21-04 hey, this is a good site keep it up and have a
best wishes from my side. with regards, kapila khanna
kapila1103@yahoo.com
6-13-04 I love reading the books i've gotten from Black
library and I love to read please huck me up with that free book contests. by
pupsik1232000@yahoo.com
5-29-04 I like to thank your because of the Black authors
on here. That my favorite author is Eric Jerome Dickey and your always have him.
I love that I can come on here and read about what the story is about so that I
can buy it. That knowing if it is interesting or not.
lorbrownie2008@yahoo.com
5-29-04 I am a frequent visitor of the website and would
like to be updated with any specials, new book release info. and so on. I love
the site, Cee
1-9-04 great
site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Penny pvalentine@crt.state.la.us
1-8-04 i love the site! it is so hard to buy certain
books from U.S. sites that will ship to the UK. a really good selection of books! i have
been blessed. talentuneak@hotmail.com
1-4-04 I really appreciate this
site. It give me a chance to read some authors who are not quite mainstream and they are
really interesting books. by Marquita Marquitat@peoplepc.com
4-12-03 I
love to read books by black authors. I can releate to a lot of the situations that are
discussed and lived. Reading a good by by Eric Jerome Dickey, Zane, Kimberla Roby and many
more is like watching a good movie on television. I don't know what I would do with out my
black authors- Thank Heavens for you. Kshropshire@unumprovident.com
3-19-03 Hi
Lloyd; Thank you so much for keeping me in your mind and for sending out some information.
I appreciate your responding so very much and I am anticipating my winning a book. I will
pay the shipping; I count it all a blessing. May God continue to bless your business and
in all your endeavors and may heaven open up with blessings you have no room to store.....
Beautiful day. Mattie
3-19-03 I
recently won a free book, "Threesome" and really enjoyed it. When I received the
package last Friday, I said to myself, " I wonder how they are paying for the
hundreds of books that they give away." I understand exactly what you mean by $5.00
(New service charge for winners of free book give-aways). That's pennies compared to
actually buying the book, the mailer that's enclosed and the shipping costs. I will be
more than glad to pay shipping charges and I think its only fair. Does this still mean
that we have to wait 60 days or is it just open to everyone? Thanks for all you do and
please keep up the excellent work! May God Bless and Keep you in His Loving Care!!! sconner@kuhf.org
3-15-03 I order 3 books from your company on a
saturday.I recevied them by that Tues.I was very surprise.When i order books it takes much
longer. I was very happy with your company, will be ordering more books. Thank you Marion mgarrett2@msn.com
1-26-03 I think the black library is very
good. I buy all my books there. Keep up the good work!:O) Maryanne MADAVENPORT@PATHFIND.ORG
1-15-03 May God Bless your company to grow and prosper
sharing positive words to others! Lisa J. ejimene1@tampabay.rr.com
1-13-03 I just want to comment on how
exceptional it is to be able to go to one place to purchase books about and written by our
African American people. K. Cooper karmeishac@hotmail.com
1-11-03 I am
really glad I discovered "The Black Library". As I am an avid
reader, you've afforded me a new avenue to venture. The authors listed on your web
site have some great titles , and I plan to purchase a
lot of them.
12-2002 However, I do have one suggestion for
you. I noticed there is no way to determine if the book is paper back or hard
cover. I prefer hard back as I suspect many of your other customers do. Thank you, Carol
caw818@comcast.net
12-30-02 I thank you all very much for
creating this website. I have recently been on a quest for African American literature. I
hope that you will open stores in other areas around america and I will help to get the
name of your website out. Thank you very much, Danielle J Baby_girl54@hotmail.com
12-09-02 Congratulations!! this is a great venue for
not only African Americans but also for Blacks on a whole.(I was not born in USA). Joy
12-2-02 This is my first time visiting this site. I
like the books so far and I look forward to reading some of them. Latoya C. cymint21@hotmail.com
12-2-02 the black library has been my 1 and only source
for books to read which black authors have wrote. When I'm with my gurls all we ever talk
about is how is the book we read and would like to give the black libaray props on the
books they sell and what people think.
10-28-02 This is the best site on the internet. Jennifer jenns7300@yahoo.com
10-02-02 You guys are the best.. I love walking to
Downtown Crossing and getting the "Review" from Lloyd... Nicole_Cardwell@nhp.org
9-30-02 I have been buying books from the black family
cart for months now and I think it's great keep up the good work! The workers are alwayz
so friendly and willing to help you!!:O) MADAVENPORT@PATHFIND.ORG
7-18-02 I
am an advid reader, and alot of times the bookstores here in San Antonio don't have the
books that I prefer to read. And I do love my African-American authors, so this site is
exceptional and continue to do the great work that you are doing both you brothers. Joyce lainewill@aol.com
6-20-02 This is an excellent link for people of color
who want to read books by and of their people. Please continue to bring us information of
new and old fiction and nonfiction books.We need more websites like yours and i am always
choosing books from your site and informing friends of you site. Glenda
6-13-2002 This was my first time visiting this site.
There is a wide variety of books to choose from. I haven't read a lot of books from black
authors on black material, but I would like to start. Stephanie Fisher P.S. Kevin, I
saw the picture and article featuring the book you read. I had to tell everyone. Love your
neice, Stephanie
5-28-2002 Kevin, Congratulations to you and your
partner on the success of your company! Isaw a picture of you in this month's issue of
Essence. You probably never knew, but I am an avid reader. It's great to see brothers in
the book business. Continued Success and God Bless! Junico
5-13-2002 Hello my name is Colleen and I have a comment. There are 2
guys who work in Dudley Station, ones name is Kevin. My comment is, they have been so
supportive to me from the time I started to write my book to the ending, they told me how
to sell it and what I need to do.
And that just goes to show that these guys don't even know me and are so helpful. Thank
you for them, one is a little older than Kevin (his name is Lloyd) so thank you very much
I mean it from the bottom of my heart. Colleen colleenwilliam@yahoo.com
5-9-2002 I
am just sooo grateful that you now have 2 bookcarts, because I work downtown and I buy a
book every 2 weeks. Before you were located downtown I had a hard time finding books that
I like to read. I get personal attention from Lloyd and if something is not available you
let me know when it will be. If I finish a book while at lunch I can always run around the
corner and grab another for the T ride home. I too am a recovering addict of 11 years and
I give you all the Praise and Glory you deserve. Lloyd you are a true POWER OF EXAMPLE!
May God continue to Bless you.
5--2002 I love visiting the cart "down
Dudley" just so I can dig around in your half-price bin....You always get the books I
am looking for..... Thanks by Alene alburrs@aol.com
5-7-2002 Hi,
Kevin. It's been a while since I visited your website and I am still impressed. I was
listening to Henry Louis Gates, Jr. speaking about "The Bondwoman's Narratives"
book on Tom Joyner and I knew I had to have it. I also went on line and heard excerpts
read from the audio version. What was even better, was me being afforded the convenience
of calling you and knowing that you have this book available. I look forward to my copy,
and the "audio." It's very relaxin' and soothin' to be cruisin'and listenin' to
an audiobook as an alternative to the radio or music in my SUV. Keep up the good work.
Peace. by Adell dellperry@hotmail.com
4-26-2002 I
have brought many books from your establishment. There are always so many titles I can
choose from and you really can't find that in a lot of places. Keep up the wonderful work!
Diedra Shoopidi@aol.com
3-26.2002 To Kevin Fisher of THE BLACK LIBRARY....
Thanks for making my job as president of Atlanta's hottest book club even less
stressful....We recently ordered our monthly selection from you and you were very
professional and prompt with making sure the books arrived to us in a timely fashion. I am
quite appreciative and will HIGHLY RECOMMEND your site and services to the tons and tons
of other readers I know. Thanks once more, Shunda L. Blocker
3-11-2002 Lloyd
I am so proud of you and Kevin. When you first told me about this dream of yours I doubted
you. Look at you now. I can't believe you've come this far. I hope that this is only the
begining. I love you big brother!! Angel angellhart@hotmail.com
2-27-2002 To
Kevin and Lloyd, I just wanted to say thank you for being a part of the Black community!
Keep up the good work. Love ya both! Stephanie Missbig@blackplanet.com
2-26-2002 I
am happy to have found somewhere I can order books by Black Authors, I live in a small
hick town, where anything you want to buy, you have to go to either Evansville or
Indianapolis Books,Clothes, Makeup etc. etc. if you want something that has good taste to
it. This is a most merchantise is for white people,and old people. Mary Coobreez77@Aol.Com
2-15-2002 I really enjoyed the
look and ease of your web-site. It is truly an inspiration to move my ideas into
practice. I am a teacher and I really enjoy reading, and promoting the concept of
reading to our children would be much easier if there was easy access to books by black
authors. Your website is so informative, and you have resources that I only wish I
had access to for my students, as well as for myself (personal and business). sonjibrown@hotmail.com,
12-28-2001 I love that there is a large selections of
books and that you are very helpful and kind to me everytime I visit one of the (Push
Cart) stands. And I have been buying books from here for the past year. Shavonne sweetchoco75@hotmail.com
8-9-2001 Our book club members use theis website to
select our monthly book. Its great because there are descriptions of the books. Relaxing Sister Book Club relaxsister@yahoo.com
8-9-2001 I just wanted to give you praise for the excellent job you
are doing. We need someone to promote books written by Black authors. Your selesction is
one of the best I have seen and just keep getting bigger and better. So when are you guys
going to have your own store? I would be your #1 customer. I love to buy books on the reg
and I have many friends that love to read as well.... Stephanie BelleTifi82@aol.com
8-9-2001 I love your website - please keep up the
good work - it is wonderful to have a place where I can find books by
our people - it is hard to find our books in the mainline
bookstores. Thank you!! Carmen Wilson sistuhcdww@yahoo.com
8-9-2001 i a'm so happy to find a place to come to for afro american
books they are hard to find in most places i thank you brothers so much and keep doing
what your doing thank you so much i cant even find ice burgslim books around.
Troy Williams
7-24-2001 I had a chance to speak briefly today with Lloyd. He
diligently helped me find a book that I was searching for. Although I had previously
shopped at your cart, it was only today that I visited your well designed web site. Lloyd,
your personal story is compelling. It is inspiring to me, and I would imagine it would be
toothers as well. Any plans to write a book? If not, no matter. You are providing a great
service and it pleases me to see you out there selling books written by Black authors.
Best Wishes!
Thanks
Sandy Middleton smiddleton@accessexpressed.net
4-3-01 This is great for me, because I am an avid reader and enjoy
reading good novels written by great authors (African-American). I
just enjoy a great book. And I am glad that this website is here, I can now order on-line
and not have to worry about leaving my home.
Thanks alot for the convenience
Joyce
2-15-01
Dear, Daddy and "Uncle" Kevin
I'm writing this to express to you how glad I am to have you two strong
Black men in my life. You've showed me how to over come struggles when it seems
impossible. I look up to you both as positive role models in my life and I thank you for
showing me love.
You've also taught me how to look at books in a new light. I used to
think reading wasn't impotent and books were boring. Now I'm able to use books and the
literature in them to express my self more openly also I've learned from the book you've
given me how to accept my self for the strong black female I am.
Dad thank you for supporting me through me journey now in college and
for hooking me look with the books.
You two guys are the best I wish you the best!!!!!! LOVE ALWAYS,
Stephanie
1-27-01
Lloyd and Kevin,
As an African-American author, it is definitely a pleasure to have you gentlemen in my
corner. You've built a wonderful site and business that make it possible for authors such
as myself to get the promotion and recognition that would not have been so readily
available years back. "All realities were at first dreams". Thanks for making
our dream a beautiful awakening. Darlene Johnson-- Author of Dream In Color
Brandywinepub@MSN.com
1-22-01
My name is Dyna and I think this is a very good web site. I like the fact that I can
click on and check on my favorite black authors and also to learn of some new ones who I
have'nt heard of. I love to reading by the black authorsIt is nice to Know that we have so
many talented black authors out there. Keep up the good work with the web site keep me
informed I really aperciate it. It is an excellant site.
12-26-00
I needed to buy a few copies of a great book, "What Black Men
Should Do Now", so I got up on the site www.theblacklibrary.com.
I not only got competitive prices with "the others", I got a wonderful
library tour around a great site. They have a HUGE selection of books, including a section
on self-published and under-rated black books. I bought one, and I'm sure it's money well
spent. The service was superb. I had one minor question about an issue, and Mr. Lloyd E.
Hart quickly fixed it by email and over the phone. Because of all the hesitation and
controversy about doing credit card business on the 'net, you MUST call with your credit
information, and there's a toll-free number. We all talk about buying black, the kind of
service we get, and what the shortfalls can be. Well, these brothers are doing it right,
as you can see by the letter below. I'm sure they can get any book you need, too! They're
in Boston, but the beauty of the 'net is that you can buy from any vendor anywhere. I
highly recommend The Black Library for your book purchases!
Maurice
7-14-00
U guys are doing a great job and U will have my continued support. I want to put in my
order for E. Lynn Harris book: Not a Day Goes By, due out July 18th. Please let me know
when it will be available. Thanks!
Tracy
7-14-00
Lloyd, I feel that you and Kevin are doing a fabulous job and I am glad that we have
you to shop with when it comes to buying books about us.
Chris
7-14-00
I think that you are doing a great job in your business venture to bring us, Black
people, "deep", if you will, into our literature. There are various genre out
there, and I believe through your business, you can expose our people to them.
Now, I know that many times we support and buy mainstream...but
might I make a statement? Do not forget the new and self-published authors. I am not
saying to not support the mainstream Black authors, because we will. But, might I add,
that E. Lynn Harris, Eric Jerome Dickey...and a few others started out self-published and
promoting their own books. E. Lynn will tell you he sold his first book from the trunk of
his car.
So, in building your great business, I suggest that you add some of
the new and self-published, This not only creates exposure for them, but crates business
for you. If you need help in this are, please do not hesitate to call me. I have many new
and self-published black author friends...with GREAT books! Success...
Sincerely,
Lisa sistahcircle@hotmail.com
Thurs 6-22-00
I Did not know that a net site such as this existed. I am happy to know that it
does. It has helped me in my children’s Lit. class. I am the only “person of
color” in the class. Frankie jew501@aol.com
Wed 3-29-00
Hi Lloyd and Kevin,
Just wanted to say what a wonderful job the two of you are doing in writers of color to
us. I am very impressed with your commitment and dedication to open the door of reading to
so many in so many ways. I am very proud of you Brothers and wish a huge amount of success
and longevity to your business!! Keep folk reading and wanting more!!!! "Thank
you!"
Dadizi baker@amsa.com
Mon 2-22-00
Dear Mr. Hart:
We recently received your generous donation of books for the inmates at the Kentucky
State Penitentiary.
The books that you sent will help us to provide the inmates a more variegated prison
library that the inmates desperately need.
Organizations and individuals such as yourself help us to make certain that the
literary needs of our inmates are met. Without your assistance and dedication, it would be
so much harder to make certain that we have the resources available to help the inmates
with their educational and emotional growth
I found the (Boston Globe) article
that you sent with the books very interesting and motivational. You truly have shown that
one can turn their life around and are surely an inspiration to all.
Please keep us in mind if you come across any other resources that I might be able to
use to help the inmates at our facility. My address is: Kentucky State Penitentiary
Patti Treat; Program Director, P.O. Box 128, 266 Water Street,
Eddyville, KY. 420384)128
Or you may call me at (270)388-2211 Ext. 273.
Again, thank you and good luck with your business career. You deserve all the success
you are able to achieve.
Sincerely, Patti Treat, Program Director
Fri 2-25-00
I think it's great to see black people supporting other black people. It's very rare
that you see us come together as one to support each other. by Edna Cassandra Harris
Thurs 2-24-00
Dear Black Library:
I would like to direct this email message to one of the two men who
were representing The Black Library last Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at the State Street
Bank Building, 225 Franklin Street in Boston. This message is for the man who was wearing,
I believe, a blue sweatshirt and jeans, and looked to be the younger of the two
(hereinafter "The Man"). I apologize, but I did not ask him for his name.
I was in search of good reading but wasn't sure what I wanted. I
recently had purchased a couple of books, however they were not able to capture my
attention enough for their conclusion. "The Man" from The Black Library was
extremely helpful in assisting me in the selection of two books. He suggested several and
I chose "Fed Up With The Fanny" and "Voodoo Love". He told me that
"Fed Up With The Fanny" was a guaranteed reader and that he had read it in two
days. I purchased that book and later returned in the
afternoon to purchase "Voodoo Love". I just wanted to thank "The Man"
for his suggestions. I have completed "Fed Up With The Fanny" and found the book
to be excellent. It was nice to get a man's perspective on life and relationships. I have
yet to begin "Voodoo Love" but I am sure I will enjoy this book also.
Keep up the good work. It was nice to see a business promoting African
American literature. I will spread the word around about The Black Library. Again, thank
you.
I would appreciate your kindly directing this email message to
"The Man" for his receipt.
Tiffany TMiddleton@ghlaw.com
Mon 2-21-00
It is a pleasure visiting your web site. I just recently came in contact
with your website and found myself visiting everytime I am online. I am very fond of
African-American literature, especially fiction genre, and I love all of the information
your website provides. Keep up the good work and best luck in the future. Vanessa Nessabell@aol.com
Sun 1-23-00
Thank you for steering me to BookCloseOuts.com to purchase an out of print
book that I would have ordered from you. Your kind service was greatly appreciated and you
have a new customer for as long as you are in business. You see I read an African American
title every month for the literary society I have been in for the past ten years. I will
also pass your name on to my Soulit sisters. Keep up the good work. The title I requested
was 1959:A Novel, by Thulani Davis. I ordered it today on line. Thanks, Barbara Mellemax@aol.com
Sat 1-22-00
Thank you so much for your help. I will surely refer your site to my
readers.
peace, (Vincent) Tyler (Author of "I Thought About You
Today")
ChcCookies@aol.com
Sun 1/9/00
I would like to start off saying this is one of the best African Amercan
book sites I have been to. I work in a major book store and I didn't know that this many
new books were out by African Americans. My suggestion is to try to have either a monthly
newsletter of new or must read books and maybe a catalog of what you carry. Thank you for
having such an informative site on our books.
Tanya tharris@asan.com
Tues 12/28/1999 12:51 PM
Lloyd and Kevin, Thanks so much for being an excellent and thorough
resource for black publications. Best regards in the coming year for continued success.
Happy Holidays!
Audra (A very pleased blacklibrary customer)
12/21/99
I really enjoyed the site and I am very proud to pass this on to other
that i come in contact with. again keep up the fantastic work and May God Bless you even
more.
Geneva gstanley@mail.cswnet.com
12/13/99
I enjoyed reviewing the book list by African American authors. It is a
good way to stay up to date with what is being published by African American authors.
Vanessa vww@ga.unc.edu
12/5/99
Enjoyed surfing your site, I noticed some books on your site that your have to spend
time looking for. I shall return to this site when I have more time to look. Peace
and Love
Rashun rashun.jones@att.net
11/20/99
Like your site. I may be relocating to Boston, so am very interested in
hearing more about your store and the Black community. Where is your store located?
Thanks!
Patrick pgabridge@aol.com
The
Boston Sunday Globe Article 11-14-99
8/13/99
I would like to purchase videos of Ms. Vanzant's appearances on Oprah or other programs
or seminars. Also, is there a listing of her seminars across the country because I and my
friends would like to attend. (Note: We caucasian women LOVE HER!)
Lynn walliezee@aol.com
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