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Family Sagas

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Follow these Black families as their experiences and actions ripple across generations.

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The Travelers

The Travelers

A Novel

by Porter, Regina

Book - 2019

An electric, sweeping saga following two interconnected American families, one black and one white, from the 1950s through the first of Barack Obama's presidency. An electric, sweeping saga following two interconnected American families, one black and one white, from the 1950s through the first of Barack Obama's presidency. Show less

An electric, sweeping saga following two interconnected American families, one black and one white, from the 1950s through the first of Barack Obama's presidency. An electric, sweeping saga following two interconnected American families, one black and one white, from the 1950s through the first of Barack Obama's presidency. Show less

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Cane River

Cane River

by Tademy, Lalita

Book - 2005

Weaving fragments of the author's own family history, four generations of strong, determined Black women are chronicled through their experiences in a small farming community in Louisiana. Weaving fragments of the author's own family history, four generations of strong, determined Black women are chronicled through their experiences in a small farming community in Louisiana. Show less

Weaving fragments of the author's own family history, four generations of strong, determined Black women are chronicled through their experiences in a small farming community in Louisiana. Weaving fragments of the author's own family history, four generations of strong, determined Black women are chronicled through their experiences in a small farming community in Louisiana. Show less

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Song of Solomon

Song of Solomon

by Morrison, Toni

Book - 1995

This lyrical, melancholic tale follows a man from his rustbelt city on a journey through his family's past in a search for identity. This lyrical, melancholic tale follows a man from his rustbelt city on a journey through his family's past in a search for identity. Show less

This lyrical, melancholic tale follows a man from his rustbelt city on a journey through his family's past in a search for identity. This lyrical, melancholic tale follows a man from his rustbelt city on a journey through his family's past in a search for identity. Show less

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The Wedding

The Wedding

by West, Dorothy

Book - 1996

A Black woman's marriage to a white jazz musician sends shockwaves through her 1950s community in this compelling, nuanced novel. A Black woman's marriage to a white jazz musician sends shockwaves through her 1950s community in this compelling, nuanced novel. Show less

A Black woman's marriage to a white jazz musician sends shockwaves through her 1950s community in this compelling, nuanced novel. A Black woman's marriage to a white jazz musician sends shockwaves through her 1950s community in this compelling, nuanced novel. Show less

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The Revisioners

The Revisioners

A Novel

by Sexton, Margaret Wilkerson

Book - 2019

A lush, atmospheric story alternating perspectives between a modern single mother and her great-great grandmother Josephine, a former slave who purchased her own farm in 1925. A lush, atmospheric story alternating perspectives between a modern single mother and her great-great grandmother Josephine, a former slave who purchased her own farm in 1925. Show less

A lush, atmospheric story alternating perspectives between a modern single mother and her great-great grandmother Josephine, a former slave who purchased her own farm in 1925. A lush, atmospheric story alternating perspectives between a modern single mother and her great-great grandmother Josephine, a former slave who purchased her own farm in 1925. Show less

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Family

Family

A Novel

by Cooper, J. California

Book - 1992

After attempting to poison her children to avoid having them sold away from her, a woman's spirit watches over her children as they struggle for love, dignity, and freedom in this bleak, lyrical tale. After attempting to poison her children to avoid having them sold away from her, a woman's spirit watches over her children as they struggle for love, dignity, and freedom in this bleak, lyrical tale. Show less

After attempting to poison her children to avoid having them sold away from her, a woman's spirit watches over her children as they struggle for love, dignity, and freedom in this bleak, lyrical tale. After attempting to poison her children to avoid having them sold away from her, a woman's spirit watches over her children as they struggle for love, dignity, and freedom in this bleak, lyrical tale. Show less

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The Third Life of Grange Copeland

The Third Life of Grange Copeland

by Walker, Alice

Book - 2003

Spanning three generations, this is a bittersweet, spare novel following Grange Copeland as he leaves his home in search of a better future before returning to Georgia to find his family irrevocably changed. Spanning three generations, this is a bittersweet, spare novel following Grange Copeland as he leaves his home in search of a better future before returning to Georgia to find his family irrevocably changed. Show less

Spanning three generations, this is a bittersweet, spare novel following Grange Copeland as he leaves his home in search of a better future before returning to Georgia to find his family irrevocably changed. Spanning three generations, this is a bittersweet, spare novel following Grange Copeland as he leaves his home in search of a better future before returning to Georgia to find his family irrevocably changed. Show less

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Butter Honey Pig Bread

Butter Honey Pig Bread

A Novel

by Ekwuyasi, Francesca

Book - 2020

The complex relationship between twin sisters and their mother is at the center of this mystical, emotional tale with a strong sense of place. The complex relationship between twin sisters and their mother is at the center of this mystical, emotional tale with a strong sense of place. Show less

The complex relationship between twin sisters and their mother is at the center of this mystical, emotional tale with a strong sense of place. The complex relationship between twin sisters and their mother is at the center of this mystical, emotional tale with a strong sense of place. Show less

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Some Sing, Some Cry

Some Sing, Some Cry

by Shange, Ntozake

Book - 2010

A sweeping, dramatic historical saga following seven generations of a musically gifted family through key moments in American history. A sweeping, dramatic historical saga following seven generations of a musically gifted family through key moments in American history. Show less

A sweeping, dramatic historical saga following seven generations of a musically gifted family through key moments in American history. A sweeping, dramatic historical saga following seven generations of a musically gifted family through key moments in American history. Show less

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Child of God

Child of God

A Novel

by Files, Lolita

Book - 2001

This fast-paced, suspenseful story details the lives of the Boton family as they try to overcome the shame and violence that has plagued them for generations. This fast-paced, suspenseful story details the lives of the Boton family as they try to overcome the shame and violence that has plagued them for generations. Show less

This fast-paced, suspenseful story details the lives of the Boton family as they try to overcome the shame and violence that has plagued them for generations. This fast-paced, suspenseful story details the lives of the Boton family as they try to overcome the shame and violence that has plagued them for generations. Show less

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The Vanishing Half

The Vanishing Half

by Bennett, Brit

Book - 2020

Themes of racism, colorism, sexism, and complicated familial relationships are explored in this multigenerational story centering on two sisters who choose very different paths in life. Themes of racism, colorism, sexism, and complicated familial relationships are explored in this multigenerational story centering on two sisters who choose very different paths in life. Show less

Themes of racism, colorism, sexism, and complicated familial relationships are explored in this multigenerational story centering on two sisters who choose very different paths in life. Themes of racism, colorism, sexism, and complicated familial relationships are explored in this multigenerational story centering on two sisters who choose very different paths in life. Show less

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Third Girl From the Left

Third Girl From the Left

by Southgate, Martha

Book - 2005

Three generations of African American women find their lives and destinies linked across time by the power and influence of the movies in this moving novel with authentic, relatable characters. Three generations of African American women find their lives and destinies linked across time by the power and influence of the movies in this moving novel with authentic, relatable characters. Show less

Three generations of African American women find their lives and destinies linked across time by the power and influence of the movies in this moving novel with authentic, relatable characters. Three generations of African American women find their lives and destinies linked across time by the power and influence of the movies in this moving novel with authentic, relatable characters. Show less

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Remembered

Remembered

by Battle-Felton, Yvonne

Book - 2020

In this heartwrenching, lyrical tale, a woman embarks on a journey through her enslaved past as she sits by the bedside of her dying son. In this heartwrenching, lyrical tale, a woman embarks on a journey through her enslaved past as she sits by the bedside of her dying son. Show less

In this heartwrenching, lyrical tale, a woman embarks on a journey through her enslaved past as she sits by the bedside of her dying son. In this heartwrenching, lyrical tale, a woman embarks on a journey through her enslaved past as she sits by the bedside of her dying son. Show less

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Kintu

Kintu

by Makumbi, Jennifer Nansubuga

Book - 2017

A dramatic, sprawling family chronicle exploring Uganda's national identity through history, politics, and myth. A dramatic, sprawling family chronicle exploring Uganda's national identity through history, politics, and myth. Show less

A dramatic, sprawling family chronicle exploring Uganda's national identity through history, politics, and myth. A dramatic, sprawling family chronicle exploring Uganda's national identity through history, politics, and myth. Show less

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'Til the Well Runs Dry

'Til the Well Runs Dry

A Novel

by Francis-Sharma, Lauren

Book - 2014

A gifted young seamstress guards a family secret before meeting an ambitious policeman who both risks and enriches her existence in this compelling, suspenseful story with a brave and spirited lead. A gifted young seamstress guards a family secret before meeting an ambitious policeman who both risks and enriches her existence in this compelling, suspenseful story with a brave and spirited lead. Show less

A gifted young seamstress guards a family secret before meeting an ambitious policeman who both risks and enriches her existence in this compelling, suspenseful story with a brave and spirited lead. A gifted young seamstress guards a family secret before meeting an ambitious policeman who both risks and enriches her existence in this compelling, suspenseful story with a brave and spirited lead. Show less

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These Ghosts Are Family

These Ghosts Are Family

A Novel

by Card, Maisy

Book - 2020

A profound, haunting novel spanning two centuries and eight generations of a family tracing their roots back through Jamaica's history. A profound, haunting novel spanning two centuries and eight generations of a family tracing their roots back through Jamaica's history. Show less

A profound, haunting novel spanning two centuries and eight generations of a family tracing their roots back through Jamaica's history. A profound, haunting novel spanning two centuries and eight generations of a family tracing their roots back through Jamaica's history. Show less

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Africaville

Africaville

by Colvin, Jeffrey

Book - 2019

Three generations of a family of former slaves must navigate decades of prejudice and injustice as they settle and populate a small Nova Scotia community in this sweeping, thought-provoking story. Three generations of a family of former slaves must navigate decades of prejudice and injustice as they settle and populate a small Nova Scotia community in this sweeping, thought-provoking story. Show less

Three generations of a family of former slaves must navigate decades of prejudice and injustice as they settle and populate a small Nova Scotia community in this sweeping, thought-provoking story. Three generations of a family of former slaves must navigate decades of prejudice and injustice as they settle and populate a small Nova Scotia community in this sweeping, thought-provoking story. Show less

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The Turner House

The Turner House

by Flournoy, Angela

Book - 2015

After a half-century of life in their house on Detroit's East Side, the members of the Turner family reflect on their complicated past and decide the fate of their home in this moving, character-driven tale. After a half-century of life in their house on Detroit's East Side, the members of the Turner family reflect on their complicated past and decide the fate of their home in this moving, character-driven tale. Show less

After a half-century of life in their house on Detroit's East Side, the members of the Turner family reflect on their complicated past and decide the fate of their home in this moving, character-driven tale. After a half-century of life in their house on Detroit's East Side, the members of the Turner family reflect on their complicated past and decide the fate of their home in this moving, character-driven tale. Show less

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A Kind of Freedom

A Kind of Freedom

A Novel

by Sexton, Margaret Wilkerson

Book - 2017

This heartwrenching, engaging novel with a strong sense of place explores the legacy of racial disparity in the South through the story of three generations of an African American family in New Orleans. This heartwrenching, engaging novel with a strong sense of place explores the legacy of racial disparity in the South through the story of three generations of an African American family in New Orleans. Show less

This heartwrenching, engaging novel with a strong sense of place explores the legacy of racial disparity in the South through the story of three generations of an African American family in New Orleans. This heartwrenching, engaging novel with a strong sense of place explores the legacy of racial disparity in the South through the story of three generations of an African American family in New Orleans. Show less

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Roots

Roots

The Saga of An American Family

by Haley, Alex

Book - 2016

Inspired by his own ancestry, Haley traces his origins back to Kunta Kinte who was abducted from his home in Gambia and transported as a slave to colonial America in this moving, reflective story spanning seven generations. Inspired by his own ancestry, Haley traces his origins back to Kunta Kinte who was abducted from his home in Gambia and transported as a slave to colonial America in this moving, reflective story spanning seven generations. Show less

Inspired by his own ancestry, Haley traces his origins back to Kunta Kinte who was abducted from his home in Gambia and transported as a slave to colonial America in this moving, reflective story spanning seven generations. Inspired by his own ancestry, Haley traces his origins back to Kunta Kinte who was abducted from his home in Gambia and transported as a slave to colonial America in this moving, reflective story spanning seven generations. Show less

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Halsey Street

Halsey Street

by Coster, Naima

Book - 2017

Set against the landscape of gentrifying Brooklyn, this is a candid, perceptive novel following a woman who reluctantly returns to her family home to care for her ailing father. Set against the landscape of gentrifying Brooklyn, this is a candid, perceptive novel following a woman who reluctantly returns to her family home to care for her ailing father. Show less

Set against the landscape of gentrifying Brooklyn, this is a candid, perceptive novel following a woman who reluctantly returns to her family home to care for her ailing father. Set against the landscape of gentrifying Brooklyn, this is a candid, perceptive novel following a woman who reluctantly returns to her family home to care for her ailing father. Show less

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Grace

Grace

A Novel

by Deón, Natashia

Book - 2016

The dual stories of a mother, a runaway plantation slave, and the child she never knew are woven through key moments in American history in this disturbing, lyrical story. The dual stories of a mother, a runaway plantation slave, and the child she never knew are woven through key moments in American history in this disturbing, lyrical story. Show less

The dual stories of a mother, a runaway plantation slave, and the child she never knew are woven through key moments in American history in this disturbing, lyrical story. The dual stories of a mother, a runaway plantation slave, and the child she never knew are woven through key moments in American history in this disturbing, lyrical story. Show less

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