Look no Further for Your Next Read than Amistad’s Newest Paperbacks!

Greenland by David Santos Donaldson is a dazzling, debut novel-within a novel that blends fact and fiction about a young author writing about the secret love affair between E.M. Forster and Mohammed el Adl—in which Mohammed’s story collides with his own. It was also shortlisted for the 2023 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction. “Greenland is a smart, exhilarating novel about racism and self-knowledge.”—NPR’s Fresh Air Buy Now ▶

In Miss Chloe by A.J. Verdelle, the author chronicles her grief at Toni Morrison’s passing and finds comfort in Morrison’s astute advice—wisdom Verdelle didn’t always recognize at the time. In this pensive and intricately lyrical book, Verdelle honors Morrison among the cultural greats, while illuminating and celebrating the power of language, legacy, and genius. “This is a holy testimony, indeed, one that deserves to be amen’d forever." — Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Buy Now ▶

Book fairs and festivals were canceled or held virtually in 2020. Many book fairs did not survive the pandemic. Our own Black Pack Party did not recover, but that was tied to Book Expo America which is no longer held.

Fortunately, for book lovers, many events did survive, and some new ones have been launched. Book fairs and festivals are in full this year! Check out our growing list of more than 200 book festivals and fairs or check out detailed information of events coming up soon.

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