“The Disappearance”: A Novel by Rosa Guy
“Guy’s novels are like Judy Blume books for black teenagers.”
“Rhode Island Red”: A Novel by Charlotte Carter
Carter’s characters rarely do what one might expect. Reading her work just gives you a jolt.
“The Long Night”: A Novel by Julian Mayfield
Mayfield’s style was as stark as Richard Wright and poetic as Ernest Hemingway, but was grounded in urban realism.
“The Landlord”: A Novel by Kristin Hunter
Kristin Hunter gave attention to subtle worlds within worlds and psyches within psyches.
“Jonoah and the Green Stone”: A Novel by Henry Dumas
Despite his literary brilliance, Dumas became a tragic symbol of young black men slain by police.
“Negrophobia”: A Novel by Darius James
Published in 1992, “Negrophobia” was a wild romp through a racially charged dreamscape.
Their Songs: The Ballad of Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin collaborated to create timeless pop songs during the 1970s.
Love in the Age of Prince
“After hearing ‘1999,’ I wouldn’t date any woman that wasn’t down with Prince.”
Live Girls, Lonely Boys
“Times Square transformed from an adult sexual wonderland to an urban family playground.”
Into the Cinema, Onto the Page
“Movie buffs, like writers, have no problem with solitude.”