As she marks the release of her 20th book — a milestone in her 18-year career as a published author — Roby shares 20 of her favorite things.
1. Time at home with my husband, Will
2. Time with family and friends, both in person and by phone
3. Gospel music
4. Montego Bay, Jamaica
5. Downtown Chicago
6. Shea butter by Drippin’ Nectar — Kimberla’s Delight scent
7. Pamela’s Scentsations Candles — Crème Brulee scent
8. Oh Baby Tinted Lipgloss by MAC
9. H20 Sea Salt Body Scrub
10. The Cheesecake Factory
11. Taqueria El Molcajete restaurant in Belvidere, IL
12. Book “Your Blues Ain’t Like Mine” by Bebe Moore Campbell
13. Movie “The Color Purple”
14. “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: SVU” marathon episodes
15. “Scandal” on ABC-TV
16. Fashion Outlets of Chicago
17. The Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN
18. Black clothing
19. Sterling Silver jewelry
20. Sandals (flats and heels)
