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Great book! I had the audiobook and Ernie Hudson‘s voice is to die for.

I had planned on only reading half of this novel today & then doing something else (say watching a movie or straightening bookshelves) but it was so gripping that I read it in one sitting! Charles Blakey, a young Black man who is criticized for lack of ambition, receives a bizarre offer from an older man to temporarily rent the basement of his house with unusual specifications. This book did not go in the direction I thought it would, but I👇

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There are a few black authors that I like but if I have to choose one to highlight is Walter Mosley.

This books is about a man who wants to have a unique experience, this experience required him to seek out someone unlike himself to help himself to help fulfill it. I like this book because it make me think about life and injustice, and if give the opportunity what would be my response if I had the power.

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I had to brave my chaotic cellar for the photo but it seemed apt + you be relieved to know there are no bodies lurking. This was an interesting story focussing on the nsture of evil and the redemption of a troubled man. When Charles, down on his luck + abt to lose home and friends accepts a rich white mans offer of cash to keep him prisoner he does not expect the consequences. I now want to try the easy rawlins book as this was so fascinating.

Such a strange read, but I loved it! The premise is simple: one day, a man shows up on Charles Blakey‘s doorstep asking to rent his basement. It‘s a short but powerful book that brings up lots of questions about good/evil, repentance, and intent. Haunting!

Walter Mosley's The Man in My Basement is a fascinating, twisted, and strange novel. (I recommend listening to the audiobook--Ernie Hudson does a FABULOUS job narrating.) Charles Blakely is desperate after being fired from his job. After digging farther into debt and depression, and in danger of losing his house, Blakely receives an odd offer from a white man named Anniston Bennet. (continued in comments)

#ChristmasinJuly package from my @LitMail buddy @Kerouacthedog Thank you!

This book was absolutely nothing like I was expecting but also so very captivating! #24in48 One book down and onto my second book! @24in48

Back from manners class. Flapjack graduated, he got a certificate and a treat, plus puppaccino at Starbucks on the way home. Now breakfast and back to reading. #24in48 @24in48

Two more hours of reading in. I'm 152 pages into this one. About 100 pages to go. I'm taking a short break to take my dog to his last manners class. #24in48 @24in48

I just woke up, time to continue reading this story #24in48 #readthon @24in48

After an hour of reading it is time for me to hit the hay. I'm falling asleep and so far this book is too good for that to happen. #24in48 @24in48

First up for the #24in48 just waiting for the strike of midnight! @24in48

Here is my #24in48 #tbr for the weekend. I am excited to start!! @24in48

This book wasn't at ALL what I was expecting - less creepy and mysterious, more existential and questioning - but it was still interesting and the writing was great. I think I would've liked it more if I had gone into it with a clearer idea of the type if book it is.

This book is creepy in all the right ways. Charles is having problems meeting his bills when he is approached by a wealthy white man to "rent" his basement. When he agrees he doesn't realize that he's not becoming a landlord but a warden. The relationship ends up revealing more about each man than either expected. This is an incredibly fast read and a great suspense novel! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hmmmmm, lots to ruminate over: evil, race, identity, heritage, family, life purpose, cause & effect, etc. I did not "like" either central character, though they kept my interest.

2 short chapters and I'm intrigued!

Zipping through this book with my little lump of a dog.

January's stats! 10 is definitely above my average, and I hope I get even more in February!

Starting #diversathon with this interesting novel.

I had the privilege of hearing Mr Mosley speak at BRL last year. It did. It did not surprise me that this book came from him. It was a great read! 😊

Love when a book has a great setup and then takes a hard-right turn into wtf?!

Creepy reads for the Megabus journey!

Not what I was expecting, but very good!

First book of the year is a @Liberty recommendation! It fulfills one task on my #mmd challenge too

I got book mail!!!

Book Outlet book haul (2/3) "Man in my Basement" cut off. These are the first pocket Penguins I've bought.

First Walter Mosley. Love uncovering a new author. Eager for more! This one was dark, compelling and hooked me early. A fast read.

Starting this book after @Liberty kept recommending it on the podcast.

I am devouring this book! I started it in the late afternoon and I am almost done. Warning though, the first half is character building, but it is worth it. Loving this. My first Walter Mosley book.

I was so intrigued by the premise of this book but it didn't really work for me. I just didn't get it.

Because I couldn't be at Book Riot Live this time around and @Liberty told me to.

Not traditional horror, but in the wise words of Joey Lawrence: WHOA. #halloween

Read this in one day and it was so good. I am loving Walter Mosley the more I read of his. This one was so unlike his other ones and really made you think about what evil really is; the plot was gripping and at times sinister. brilliant book!!!

Being unwell sucks but on the plus side it is the perfect excuse to lay in bed all day and read. have started reading Walter Mosley for book riot live and really enjoying his books. #bookriot