The Jubilee Reader Recent books by African American writers, writers from the African diaspora, and on related topics. Issue 9 – January/February 2024
Fiction
A Christmas to Remember by Beverly Jenkins
Accidentally in Love
When their long-awaited walk down the aisle hits a speed bump, a couple discovers their relationship isn’t the only one being tested.
by Danielle Jackson The office manager of a photography studio butts heads with a food truck owner and discovers that the Chicago heat is no match for their personal fire.
Coleman Hill by Kim Coleman Foote Drawing from the author’s own family legend, historical record, and imagination, this is the story of two families whose fates become intertwined in the wake of the Great Migration.
The Art of Desire
Company: Stories
by Selena Montgomery
by Shannon Sanders
Newly embarked on a writing career and having sworn off men, Alex Walton is caught off guard by a chance meeting with a handsome stranger, a mysterious obelisk, and a lost kingdom.
Told in 13 stories and spanning multiple decades, this multigenerational saga follows an African American family and their friends as they navigate the challenges and joys of life. Family Meal
Beyond the Door of No Return
by Bryan Washington
by David Diop
Haunted by the love of his life's ghost, a man returns to his hometown, where he reconnects with his former best friend and his family’s bakery.
A historical novel about a French botanist's search for a mysterious woman who escaped from slavery in Senegal. 1