Lynn harris is doing a fine job of telling a story and keeing it fresh, hot and real. Lynn harris and colin channer 2001 any way the wind blows 2002, winner of blackboards novel of the year award a love of my own 2003, winner of blackboards novel of the year award. Basketball jones book gwinnett county public library. Lynn harris died of heart disease, coroner says the new. More books like basketball jones may be found by selecting the categories below. He used his own unhappy childhood and his experiences as a gay man who was closeted for a time. E lynn is such an amazing author and captures the reader from start to finish. Buy basketball jones by e lynn harris online at alibris. Aj richardson and dray jones have been lovers since they were college students in south carolina. Basketball jones district of columbia public library. This book was published by doubleday books on 1st february of the year 1994.
But dray knew if he wanted to make it to the big time, he must juggle his public image and his private desires. Built on a deep and abiding love, their hidden relationship sustains them both. Jul 22, 2019 judi knows nothing about drays other life. Lynn harris novel basketball jones is truly a breathtaking piece of writing on scarifices and how one can in some way loose their sense of self. Thanks to his longtime lover, nba star dray jones, he has a gorgeous townhouse in new orleans, plenty. Thanks to his longtime lover, nba star dray jones, he has a gorgeous townhouse in new orleans, plenty of frequentflier miles, and an mba hes never had to use. Contemporary erotic fiction by writers of african origin. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Harris went through a dark period in his life where he attempted suicide before he started writing, which is the sort of theme found in his novels. Lynn harris, american author, who in a series of novels drew on his personal familiarity with the gay community to chronicle the struggles faced by african american men with sexual identity concerns. Ajs character finds himself in a relationship with dray the guy chasing his dreams while aj is kept in a fashionably expensive closet because of love. Lynn harris invisible life 1991 self published 1994 mass marketed. Filled with nonstop twists and turns, it will keep readers riveted from the first page to the last. Lynn harris 2010, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Author harris died of heart disease, coroner says the. He was unable to get a decent publishing deal for the book, so he selfpublished the book and sold copies from his trunk. Aj is only too happy to keep their relationship under wrapsa. Basketball jones san diego county library overdrive. Basketball jones by e lynn harris book cover, description, publication history. Harris talks about his new book, basketball jones, which depicts and athlete coming to grips with his sexuality, and explains what drives his successful career. Lynn harris 19552009 is the author of ten previous novels and the memoir what becomes of the brokenhearted. Jan 05, 2010 buy the paperback book basketball jones by e.
Author harris died of heart disease, coroner says the new. Basketball jones was so good it was hard for me to put it down, and i was sad when i reached the ending aldridge aj richardson and drayton dray jones have been secret lovers since aj tutored dray in algebra back in college. Lynn harris became a published author in 1991 with invisible life. This book is perfect to read and shows the trouble one has to go through while his own reality. Harris talks about his new book, basketball jones, which depicts and athlete coming to grips. Jul 27, 2009 to mark the passing of pioneering, prolific, and openly gay author e. Lynn harris, including invisible life, and just too good to be true, and more on. Lynn harris explores the consequences of loving someone who is forced to conform to the rules society demands its public heroes follow. The second novel published by the american author e. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Filled with nonstop twists and turns, it will keep readers riveted from the first page to. Everette lynn lynn harris 19552009 find a grave memorial.
Discount prices on books by e lynn harris, including titles like being me. It concerns the rise of a smalltown boy to a successful writer, detailing his battle with depression and coming out experience as a gay african american. Lynn harris explores the consequences of loving someone who is desperate to conform. Basketball jones is about an interior designer named alridge james richardson who is in a downlow relationship with dray an nba player who plays for the hornets. But when drays teammates begin to ask insinuating questions, dray puts. Basketball jones by e lynn harris fantastic fiction. Lynn harris 5 editions first published in 2009 not in library. Filled with nonstop twists and turns, it will keep listeners riveted from the first word to the last. Basketball jones, says about his love affair with a closeted professional athlete. Lynn harris has wowed and seduced more than three million readers with the wicked drama and undeniable heart in his novels. Thanks to his longtime lover, nba star dray jones, he has a gorgeous. I listened to this book on audio and i think that added to my enjoyment of it.
Best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards. Trust me, this is well worth the money and you will not be disappointed good job e lynn. Filled with nonstop twists and turns, it will keep readers riveted from the first page. His veins run cold when he realizes whos been haunting the homestead all along duration. Mirron e willis in the gaythemed novel basketball jones, pampered aldridge james aj richardson maintains a loving, yet secret romantic relationship with wealthy nba star player dray jones. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading basketball jones. Mirron e willis aldridge james aj richardson is a kept man and drayton dray dexter jones is the man whos footing the bills. Basketball jones atlantafulton public library system. Lynn harris better days foundation, a nonprofit company that provides support to aspiring writers and artists. Basketball jones aj richardson is living the good life. There are more than four million copies of his novels in print. Lynn harris, in the life presents this segment from our october 2000 episode.
E lynn harris has once again knocked me out with his work. There are now more than 4 million copies of his books in. His recent novels just too good to be true, i say a little prayer, a love of my own, and any way the wind blows hit the bestseller lists in the new york times, the wall street journal, the washington post, and other publications. Jul 24, 2009 harris was a member of the board of directors of the hurstonwright foundation and the evidence dance company. Lynn harris died of heart disease, coroner says the. Thanks to his longtime lover, nba star dray jones, he has a gorgeous townhouse in. Basketball jones is an intense story of two men in a relationship with many twist and turns i love how e lynn novels are the perfect mixture of classy with a raw touch and basketball jones is just that. The last book harris published, basketball jones, focused on a hidden relationship between a successful business prof e ssional in new orleans and an nba star.
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