I knew nothing about the true events on which this book is based until after the book came out and I’m so glad Whitehead decided to write it.
The Nickel Boys
Tag: slavery
The Wedding Gift
This book deals with all kinds of power dynamics and it’s fascinating, but I don’t always agree with the approach it took.
Dread Nation
I don’t know how my mom found out about this YA audiobook before I did, but I’m so glad she recommended it!
Jubilee
This is a page-turning story that’s beautifully written. I cannot recommend it highly enough
The Black Count
I found this book by Tom Reiss when it was on display at my local library for African-American history month (which just goes to show how long it took me to get around to reading it and then writing this blog post). I had never heard of it, although the cover informed me it had …
The Belles
Clayton’s book has a very interesting take on slavery, beauty, and the lengths to which people will go to achieve it.
The Underground Railroad
I’m not sure once is enough for this book. I might have to reread it and get back to you…
The House Girl
My book club is the only reason I bothered to finish this book.
City of Stairs
The women in this book are awesome and badass and human and irreverent and unapologetic and I love them so much!
Balm
It took me a while to warm up to this book, but I was very happy with the ending.