Kin

In this evocative novel from Women’s Prize-winning author Tayari Jones, the deep bond between friends Vernice and Annie is tested by their shared longing to find their missing mothers and the challenges of life in 1950s Louisiana. As their paths diverge—one pursuing education and the other seeking her origins—their friendship is pushed to its limits, culminating in a devastating event. Through a richly told narrative, the story explores themes of family, friendship, and resilience amid the difficulties faced by Black girls in the American South.