The Book Keeper

When Julia McKenzie Munemo discovers her late father's collection of interracial romance novels, she is initially overwhelmed by feelings of shame and secrecy, as she had unknowingly been living with stories he wrote that explored complex themes of race and sexuality. Over a decade later, amid increasingly visible police shootings of African American men, she begins to confront her family's legacy as a way to better understand her identity and the broader society. The story offers a thoughtful reflection on personal history, race, and the quest for understanding.