Title/Author: Betty by Tiffany McDaniel Publisher: Knopf In a nutshell (Publisher): A stunning, lyrical novel set in the rolling foothills of the Appalachians about a young girl and the family truths that will haunt her for the rest of her life “A girl comes of age against the knife.” So begins the story of Betty…
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An absolutely stunning debut! Jee reviews ‘A Burning’ by Megha Majumdar @MeghaMaj @AAKnopf #ABurning #bookreview #fiction #terrorist #corruption #racism #fate #India #ReadWithJenna #booksbypoc
Title/Author: A Burning by Megha Majumdar Publisher: Knopf Pages: 288 In a nutshell (Publisher): Jivan is a Muslim girl from the slums, determined to move up in life, who is accused of executing a terrorist attack on a train because of a careless comment on Facebook. PT Sir is an opportunistic gym teacher who hitches…
What an immersive read! Jee reviews ‘The Vanishing Half’ by @britrbennett @riverheadbooks #bookreview #racism #class #identity #family #booksbyblackauthors #thevanishinghalf #bookreview
Title/Author: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Publisher: Riverhead Books Pages: 350 In a nutshell (Publisher): From The New York Times-bestselling author of The Mothers, a stunning new novel about twin sisters, inseparable as children, who ultimately choose to live in two very different worlds, one black and one white.The Vignes twin sisters will always be identical. But…
