Jamaica Reads//Books//Suggestions??

[HillCityGurl]

I have read a few books about Jamaica both set in "current times" as well as a few historical novels....

Give me some suggestions....

Thanks!!

[Packrat]

Without a doubt, my all time favorite is "Catch a Fire" by Timothy White. it is leading biography of The Honorable Robert Nesta Marley and the history of Jamaica, the music industry and the Rasta Movement during Bob's lifetime. It is a must have for any library in my humble opinion

[yetta]

As above, a true classic! Love Roberta Pryor's "Negril, Reggae, Riots and Romance" It is on Amazon and has a Kindle version. Truly a fun read with most of it set on the West End of Negril as well as the beach area.

"Dear Dad" by Kymani Marley, is also quite informative. I just finished "Near a Far Sea, A Jamaican Odyssey by Don Noes. This one is set in the Treasure Beach area...if you ever are thinking about buying property in Ja. ...read this first...it describes all the ups and downs of the venture as well as many facts about the fisherman in the area.

Rasta Heart by Robert Roskind is another one of my favorites as well as anything by author Anthony Winkler. The Pirates Daughter, Walk Good are also on my favorite list. Have fun!!! I adore reading about Jamaica whether it is factual or fiction. Amazon does have a really good selection. Since I just recently bought a Kindle Fire, I have downloaded so many great books in seconds. I am loving it!!!

[yetta]

Opps, I typed the author's name incorrectly on the Ja. Odyssey. It is Don Noel not Noes. Sorry about that!

[HillCityGurl]

Thanks bunches. Gotta get my fix somewhere! Readnthe Roskin book as well as Pirates Daughter and Walk Good. Loved them all. Found Dead Yard on kindle last nite. Let you know

Cant wait to check the others out!!

[Creasemon]

I just received "The Dead Yard - A tale of Modern Jamaica" by Ian Thomson for Fathers Day and have only glanced through it but it looks like a great read - A commentary on the Island in Modern times. Can't decide if I want to read it now or save it for my next reach in December.

[yetta]

HillCity Gurl and Creasemon, please let me know how "Dead Yard" is when you finish. It is on my wish list right now!! Can't wait to hear!

[saeyedoc]

Walk Good by Roland Reimer

[N5_]

I read Sunset Negril (Roland Reimer) on this last reach in May/June as I really enjoyed Walk Good. It was a fun beach read as well.

[Van]

Anything by Albert Winkler: Painted Canoe, Going Home to Teach. The Duppy, The Lunatic, and The Great Yacht Race. The Dead Yard is very good. Walk Good is also good not so much Sunset Negril. Banana Shout is good.