Robert Jones, Jr. Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

Robert Jones, Jr.

In 2021, I wrote my first book review. Name the title and author of the book I reviewed. PALMARES by Gayl Jones https://t.co/fGwJHdArTr

Robert Jones, Jr.

@melanatedreader The Temple of My Familiar by Alice Walker Linden Hills by Gloria Naylor Tar Baby by Toni Morrison These Ghosts Are Family by Maisy Card Gathering of Waters by Bernice McFadden The Sexy Part of the Bible by Kola Boof

Robert Jones, Jr.

And let's keep it a stack: White people have been writing about Black people since the dawn of this country. In particular, white women have written about Black men, at least as far back as Harriet Beecher Stowe's UNCLE TOM'S CABIN. So this isn't some revolutionary idea.

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Robert Jones, Jr.

The Salt Eaters by Toni Cade Bambara (1980): https://t.co/pdbWDgZxVu

Robert Jones, Jr.

Fam, I get to be in conversation with the illustrious @britrbennett, author of #1 @nytimes bestseller #TheVanishingHalf, at the @librarycongress' #NationalBookFesitval. Hosted by @lachristensen, editor at @nytimesbooks. Today at 5 p.m. EDT. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3nG5Kl1 https://t.co/eyb5rqWE4S

Robert Jones, Jr.

This collection of short stories is life’s milk, blood memory, and next-time fire. Nourish yourself. Remember yourself. Free yourself. Shout out to a real one, @deezybotpress!

Robert Jones, Jr.

@melanatedreader The Temple of My Familiar by Alice Walker Linden Hills by Gloria Naylor Tar Baby by Toni Morrison These Ghosts Are Family by Maisy Card Gathering of Waters by Bernice McFadden The Sexy Part of the Bible by Kola Boof

Robert Jones, Jr.

For #BlackHistoryMonth2022, @penguinrandom asked us about our favorite books by Black authors. One of my favorite books of all-time is James Baldwin's #GoTellItOnTheMountain. I explain why in the article.

Robert Jones, Jr.

I have the great honor to be able to talk to @KieseLaymon about his newly released, revamped novel #LongDivision--a book that had a profound impact on me as a writer. Please join us! Monday, June 7, 2021 7:30 p.m. EDT Hosted by @greenlightbklyn RSVP: https://t.co/wiHclqwl90 https://t.co/sYwfBa2iMm

Robert Jones, Jr.

"With these #BelovedTaughtMe readings, we hope to inspire folks to connect with Toni Morrison’s work, and contribute to the mission of getting Beloved in the hands of local organizations such as schools, libraries and book banks, who will benefit from receiving donated copies."