Browsing: Black Stories & Experiences

“A Roots for a new generation, rich in storytelling and steeped in history” (Kirkus Reviews starred review): When Bettye Kearse traced her ancestors back to James Madison and an enslaved woman named Coreen, she embarked on a revelatory and painful journey to discover her family’s past. “A must-read” (Booklist).

A “stunning” NPR Best Book of 2020 (The New York Times Book Review): Wallace, a Black graduate student from Alabama, feels out of place in his university town — and the course of one weekend will force him to confront his past and his future. “Brandon Taylor emerges as a powerhouse” (Newsweek).