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Brit Bennett

The Vanishing Half

Spanning several decades and exploring themes of race, identity, and family secrets, 'The Vanishing Half' is a sweeping and ambitious novel that tells the story of the Vignes sisters, who grow up in a small, Southern black community and eventually go their separate ways, with one sister passing for white and the other remaining in their hometown. As the sisters' lives diverge in unexpected and sometimes heartbreaking ways, this powerful and thought-provoking novel raises important questions about the true meaning of identity and the cost of pursuing the American dream.

Brit Bennett

The Mothers

In this powerful and moving debut novel, Brit Bennett explores the complex and often fraught relationships between mothers and daughters, as well as the enduring impact of secrets and betrayal on our lives. Set in a small, Southern black community, 'The Mothers' follows the story of Nadia, a young woman who becomes pregnant after a brief fling with the local pastor's son, and the consequences of her decision for herself and those around her. Fans of 'Nappily' will appreciate Bennett's nuanced and empathetic portrayal of the black experience.

Tayari Jones

An American Marriage

This powerful and moving novel tells the story of Celestial and Roy, a young black couple whose marriage is put to the test when Roy is wrongly accused of a crime and sentenced to 12 years in prison. As Celestial tries to move on with her life and Roy struggles to maintain his sanity and sense of self behind bars, the couple must confront the complex and often painful realities of race, class, and the criminal justice system in America. Fans of 'Nappily' will appreciate Jones's nuanced and empathetic portrayal of the black experience.

Paul Beatty

The Sellout

In this satirical and provocative novel, Paul Beatty takes on the complex and often fraught issues of race, identity, and the legacy of slavery in America. The story follows the unlikely journey of a young black man who attempts to reinstitute segregation and slavery in his predominantly black Los Angeles neighborhood, only to find himself on trial for his life in the Supreme Court. With its biting humor and incisive social commentary, 'The Sellout' is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities of the modern black experience.

Colson Whitehead

The Underground Railroad

In this powerful and moving novel, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead reimagines the Underground Railroad as a literal network of tracks and tunnels beneath the Southern soil, through which a young enslaved girl named Cora escapes from a Georgia plantation and embarks on a dangerous and harrowing journey to freedom. With its vivid and unforgettable characters, as well as its incisive social commentary, 'The Underground Railroad' is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities of the modern black experience.