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Taking Care of Business
Lutishia Lovely · Book · 2012
What hooked you in Taking Care of Business was the way explosive family secrets and betrayal turn personal lives into high-stakes battles.
Films on the same thread
Southpaw
Antoine Fuqua · Film · 2015
Like the Livingston family in Taking Care of Business, Billy Hope faces a total collapse of his world, finding that the hardest fight is reclaiming his life after tragedy.
Three Colors: Blue
Krzysztof Kieślowski · Film · 1993
Much like the aftermath of the explosion in Taking Care of Business, this story examines the isolating weight of sudden loss and the struggle to move forward while haunted by secrets.
Wild Tales
Damián Szifron · Film · 2014
If you appreciated the vengeful spirit and explosive reactions found in Taking Care of Business, these dark tales of ordinary people pushed to their breaking point will satisfy your craving.
The Help
Film · 2011
The focus on family loyalty and the survival of African-American women navigating social pressures mirrors the resilience shown by the characters within the pages of Taking Care of Business.
Series on the same thread
Six Feet Under
Alan Ball · Series · 2001
If Taking Care of Business hit, Six Feet Under shares the thread.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters
Matt Fraction · Series · 2023
Just as Bianca Livingston uncovers the truth behind her family's destruction in Taking Care of Business, you will be drawn into this mystery where hidden corporate history dictates personal fate.
The Undoing
David E. Kelley · Series · 2020
The sudden unraveling of a seemingly stable life in this series echoes the central conflict of Taking Care of Business, where public disaster forces a confrontation with uncomfortable private secrets.
Power Book II: Ghost
Courtney Kemp Agboh · Series · 2020
Tariq’s struggle to escape his family's shadow in this series resonates with the intense themes of legacy and survival that define the Livingston family's journey in Taking Care of Business.
Podcasts on the same thread
Up and Vanished
Tenderfoot TV · Podcast · 2026
The relentless pursuit of truth regarding missing people is a perfect follow-up to the investigative tension Bianca faces while tracking down those responsible for ruining her life in Taking Care of Business.
Tooth & Claw: True Stories of Animal Attacks
Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, Mike Smith | Daylight Media · Podcast · 2026
While the subject matter differs, the visceral intensity and high-stakes survival stories in this podcast capture the same edge-of-your-seat energy that made Taking Care of Business a gripping read.
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Common questions
Is Taking Care of Business the final book in the Livingston family series?
Yes, Taking Care of Business serves as the gripping conclusion to the trilogy centered on the Livingston family and their soul food dynasty. It brings the story of their lives and loves to an end following the events surrounding their upscale restaurant.
What event triggers the primary mystery in Taking Care of Business?
The central conflict in Taking Care of Business begins when an explosion destroys TOSTS, the upscale restaurant owned by the Livingston family. Bianca Livingston is left shattered by the news, and subsequent investigations reveal that the destruction of the restaurant was an intentional act.
Does Taking Care of Business involve a criminal investigation?
Yes, the plot of Taking Care of Business revolves around the investigation into the intentional explosion at the Livingston family restaurant. As the truth about the incident emerges, the story focuses on identifying the culprit from a list of potential suspects while the family deals with the aftermath.
Should I read other books before starting Taking Care of Business?
Taking Care of Business is the final installment of a trilogy. To fully understand the lives and loves of the Livingston family as presented in this conclusion, you should read the preceding two books in the series before starting this specific title.