The story of Phoebe Dolores Brown was born of Richmond history. Author Sadeqa Johnson, who had recently relocated to Midlothian with her family, was inspired to write Yellow Wife while walking along the Richmond Slave Trail. That’s where Johnson learned…
Growth, transformation, change – some of the most natural words in the lexicon represent the most challenging parts of family life. This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel is a story about a family feeling its way through…
This summer read is a true page turner. Too Good to Be True, the follow-up to Carola Lovering’s debut novel, Tell Me Lies, is a perfect summer beach read and will keep you turning the pages to see where the…
A thriller that should be destined for the big screen. When I first heard When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole mentioned in the same sentence as the 2017 movie Get Out, I added the book to my list. …
Explore corporate America from a perspective you might not know you would appreciate. Mateo Askaripour’s debut novel Black Buck follows the path of Darren, a 20-something Brooklyn resident, devoted son, boyfriend, and Starbucks manager. The valedictorian of one of New…
If you struggle to understand the ideas of privilege and racism, read Between the World and Me. Last year, my daughter and a friend started a book club and vowed to read books by Black authors. Admittedly, I wasn’t in…
Members of the RFM team share books they’ve recently enjoyed. Maybe you will, too! This slick and stylish mystery is a riveting read. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been making an effort to spend more of my spare time…
RFM team members share a book they’ve enjoyed. Maybe you will, too! It’s a tender and delightful look at family, love, and loss. I’m a big fan of family sagas and historical fiction, so Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel…
On the RFM Bookshelf, members of the RFM team share books they’ve recently enjoyed. Maybe you will, too! It’s difficult to categorize Sing, Unburied, Sing, so I’ll say this: It is my favorite book of 2019. One of my proudest…
On the RFM Bookshelf, RFM team members share a book they’ve enjoyed. Maybe you will, too! Read Little Fires Everywhere before you watch it on the small screen on Hulu. In Little Fires Everywhere, author Celeste Ng thrusts you into…
