12. Beloved by Toni Morrison and books inspired by Morrison's Great American Novel
Today Chelsey and Sara are chatting about Beloved by Toni Morrison. This American masterpiece and 1988 Pulitzer winner tells the story of Sethe, a woman who escaped from slavery to find freedom for herself and her children, only to be haunted by the traumas of her past. It’s a story of motherhood, womanhood, freedom, and redemption, and Morrison’s genius and language are incomparable. Today’s discussion includes:
Plus, as always, we’re recommending six contemporary books to pair with our classic including a heartbreaking work of middle grade fiction and a debut novel from an award-winning nonfiction writer.
Shop the pairings: https://bookshop.org/shop/novelpairings
Resources mentioned:
The Stacks Episode 60 [27:27]
BBC World Books Toni Morrison Interview [30:28]
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Pairing spoilers ahead!
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Chelsey’s Pairings:
Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward [46:18]
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes [52:39]
Conjure Women by Afia Atakora [57:53]
Sara’s Pairings:
The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates [42:48]
Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson [48:59]
The Mothers by Brit Bennett [55:29]
Chelsey’s Pick of the Week: Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
Sara’s Pick of the Week: The 1619 Project
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