Sugar

In Bernice L. McFadden's debut novel, Sugar, listeners are taken on an emotional journey of grief, understanding, and forgiveness set against the backdrop of 1950s Bigelow, Arkansas. The arrival of Sugar, a mysterious woman with a striking appearance, stirs animosity among the townspeople, but her connection with Pearl, a mother mourning the loss of her daughter, sparks an unexpected bond. Narrated by Myra Lucretia Taylor, this vivid tale unfolds as the two women navigate their shared traumas, bringing the fragrant magnolias of the town to life.