Jones is a master at writing multi-vocal novels whose central concerns resonate deep into our collective culture. When you’re finished with this book, be sure to read Leaving Atlanta and Silver Sparrow. The novel follows husband and wife, revealing the toll of America’s epidemic of mass incarceration. Eighteen months into their fairy-tale marriage, a new husband is sent to prison for a crime he did not commit. I can’t think of a novel that is riper for our time. The fourth novel by Tayari Jones was released in February of 2018. Look at all those books…you know she knows what she’s talking about! So, like the books I share here, I will stretch the boundaries of the form in ways that will allow you to keep coming back for more. Narrowing this down to a Top Ten List was a nearly impossible assignment. Ten Essential Black Authors to Read During Black History Month- and Every Month
