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Books for the modern, chic, & urban woman
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Girl, Get Your Money Straight: A Sister's Guide to Healing Your Bank Account and Funding Your Dreams in 7 Simple StepsGirl, Get Your Money Straight: A Sister's Guide to Healing Your Bank Account and Funding Your Dreams in 7 Simple Steps by Glinda Bridgforth
Buy new: $11.01 / Used from: $2.50
The best personal finance book I've read.
Girl, Make Your Money Grow!: A Sister's Guide to Protecting Your Future and Enriching Your LifeGirl, Make Your Money Grow!: A Sister's Guide to Protecting Your Future and Enriching Your Life by Glinda Bridgforth
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For the period after you have your money together.
7 Money Mantras for a Richer Life: How to Live Well with the Money You Have7 Money Mantras for a Richer Life: How to Live Well with the Money You Have by Michelle Singletary
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Great perspective on personal finance.
In Search of Sisterhood: Delta Sigma Theta and the Challenge of the Black Sorority MovementIn Search of Sisterhood: Delta Sigma Theta and the Challenge of the Black Sorority Movement by Paula J. Giddings
Buy new: $11.51 / Used from: $7.30
A history of the best (smile) sorority, but also really good for information on sororities in general and the Women's and Black women's movements.
The BAP Handbook: The Official Guide to the Black American PrincessThe BAP Handbook: The Official Guide to the Black American Princess by Kalyn Johnson
Buy new: $10.16 / Used from: $0.01
A fun read and guide to true BAPness and Diva-dome.
Beautylicious!: The Black Girl's Guide to the Fabulous LifeBeautylicious!: The Black Girl's Guide to the Fabulous Life by Jenyne M. Raines
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More information to maintain the Fabulous life of a Diva.
Having It All?: Black Women and SuccessHaving It All?: Black Women and Success by Veronica Chambers
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A serious examination of the socio-economic joys and struggels of being a successful Black woman.
Our Kind of People: Inside America's Black Upper ClassOur Kind of People: Inside America's Black Upper Class by Lawrence Otis Graham
Buy new: $10.19 / Used from: $1.99
Everything you wanted and did not want to know about the Black middle and upper class.
City Chic: An Urban Girl's Guide to Livin' Large on LessCity Chic: An Urban Girl's Guide to Livin' Large on Less by Nina Willdorf
Buy new: $10.36 / Used from: $0.01
A guide to enjoying the city life without going broke.
Choosing Truth: Living an Authentic LifeChoosing Truth: Living an Authentic Life by Harriette Cole
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The best self-help/self-discovery book I've read.
Tenderheaded: A Comb-Bending Collection of Hair StoriesTenderheaded: A Comb-Bending Collection of Hair Stories
Buy new: $11.90 / Used from: $0.07
Black women and hair...Need I say more?
The End of Fashion: How Marketing Changed the Clothing Business ForeverThe End of Fashion: How Marketing Changed the Clothing Business Forever by Teri Agins
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $3.35
This book really addresses the ups and downs of the fashion business and how trends are really created.
Fashion Victim: Our Love-Hate Relationship with Dressing, Shopping, and the Cost of StyleFashion Victim: Our Love-Hate Relationship with Dressing, Shopping, and the Cost of Style by Michelle Lee
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A really good examination of the psychological effects of fashion on excessive consumerism.
The Lucky Shopping Manual: Building and Improving Your Wardrobe Piece by PieceThe Lucky Shopping Manual: Building and Improving Your Wardrobe Piece by Piece by Andrea Linett
Buy new: $19.80 / Used from: $4.28
Keep your wardrobe together, up to date, and functional with this book.
Three Black Skirts : All You Need To SurviveThree Black Skirts : All You Need To Survive by Anna Johnson
Buy new: $11.16 / Used from: $0.01
A fashion and urban woman survival guide.
How to Be: A Guide to Contemporary Living for African AmericansHow to Be: A Guide to Contemporary Living for African Americans by Harriette Cole
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Manners, the lost art.
Flyy GirlFlyy Girl by Omar Tyree
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This book is the original definition of ghetto-fabulous.
The Coldest Winter EverThe Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah
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A tale of the fast living high-life of the streets and the downfall.
21st Century Sister: The Essence Five Keys to Success21st Century Sister: The Essence Five Keys to Success by Essence Editors
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Keep your career together and make it better.
Gotham DiariesGotham Diaries by Tonya Lewis Lee
Buy new: $29.95 / Used from: $0.01
A modern day tale of deception in the world of the black upper class in NYC.
Confessions of a ShopaholicConfessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
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The funniest out of control shopping tale.
Shopaholic Takes ManhattanShopaholic Takes Manhattan by Sophie Kinsella
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Part two of the series. The main character discovers NYC and sample sales.
Shopaholic Ties the KnotShopaholic Ties the Knot by Sophie Kinsella
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Part three of the series. BRIDEZILLA!
Shopaholic & SisterShopaholic & Sister by Sophie Kinsella
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Part four of the series. The shopaholic meets her match.