Kate’s 2¢: “The House of Eve: a Novel” by Sadeqa Johnson

“The House of Eve: a Novel” by Sadeqa Johnson

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as, describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares her thoughts about what she reads. Inho…

   Nicole Lewis did a good job of narrating this story for us. While this story reflects the caste society within the black community, it also reflects the human foibles of all of us. I liked this story and appreciated the wrap-up ending.

From the WEB:

Sadeqa Johnson is a best-selling author1who is originally from Philadelphia2. She is the author of Yellow Wife, And Then There Was Me, Second House From the Corner and Love in a Carry-on Bag1. Her accolades include being the recipient of the National Book Club Award, the Phillis Wheatley Award and the USA Best Book Award for best fiction1. She is a Kimbilo Fellow1. Johnson is also the co-founder of 12th Street Press, a boutique publishing company specializing in unique voices2.

   Sadeqa Johnson is the New York Times best-selling author of five novels. Her accolades include being the 2022 Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy finalist, a BCALA Literary Honoree, and the Library of Virginia’s Literary People’s Choice Award winner. She is a Kimbilio Fellow and teaches in the M.F.A. program at Drexel University.

   A native of Philadelphia, she currently lives with her husband and children in Richmond, Virginia. When Sadeqa Johnson was growing up, she used to visit the library every day on her way to school. She used to be very close with the local librarian who would pick out the best books for her.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

The house of Eve: a novel DB112651

Johnson, Sadeqa Reading time: 10 hours, 31 minutes.

Nicole Lewis; Ariel Blake

Historical Fiction

Psychological Fiction

Romance

“From the award-winning author of Yellow Wife, a daring and redemptive novel set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, that explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal. 1950s Philadelphia: fifteen-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to becoming the first in her family to attend college, in spite of having a mother more interested in keeping a man than raising a daughter. But a taboo love affair threatens to pull her back down into the poverty and desperation that has been passed on to her like a birthright. Eleanor Quarles arrives in Washington, DC, with ambition and secrets. When she meets the handsome William Pride at Howard University, they fall madly in love. But William hails from one of DC’s elite wealthy Black families, and his par­ents don’t let just anyone into their fold. Eleanor hopes that a baby will make her finally feel at home in William’s family and grant her the life she’s been searching for. But having a baby—and fitting in—is easier said than done. With their stories colliding in the most unexpected of ways, Ruby and Eleanor will both make decisions that shape the trajectory of their lives.” — Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.

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Kate’s 2¢: “Yellow Wife: A Novel” by Sadeqa Johnson

 “Yellow Wife: A Novel” by Sadeqa Johnson

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as, describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ merely shares her thoughts about what she reads. Inho…

   Robin Miles did an excellent job of narrating this novel based on the extensive research done by Sadeqa Johnson.

     You cannot deny that the cruelties portrayed in this book happened, because there is so much documentation on the era. It is time to let the wounds heal and go forward to never let it happen again.

From the WEB:

Sadeqa Johnson is a best-selling author1who is originally from Philadelphia2. She is the author of Yellow Wife, And Then There Was Me, Second House From the Corner and Love in a Carry-on Bag1. Her accolades include being the recipient of the National Book Club Award, the Phillis Wheatley Award and the USA Best Book Award for best fiction1. She is a Kimbilo Fellow1. Johnson is also the co-founder of 12th Street Press, a boutique publishing company specializing in unique voices2.

   Sadeqa Johnson is the New York Times best-selling author of five novels. Her accolades include being the 2022 Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy finalist, a BCALA Literary Honoree, and the Library of Virginia’s Literary People’s Choice Award winner. She is a Kimbilio Fellow and teaches in the M.F.A. program at Drexel University.

   A native of Philadelphia, she currently lives with her husband and children in Richmond, Virginia. When Sadeqa Johnson was growing up, she used to visit the library every day on her way to school. She used to be very close with the local librarian who would pick out the best books for her.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Yellow wife: a novel DB102908

Johnson, Sadeqa Reading time: 9 hours, 33 minutes.

Robin Miles

Historical Fiction

Born on a plantation, Pheby Delores Brown has lived a relatively privileged life. She is promised her freedom, but instead she finds herself thrust into the bowels of the most infamous slave jail in Virginia. Some violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Commercial audiobook. 2021.

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