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An American Marriage

Book • 2018
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones tells the story of Roy and Celestial, a young African-American couple living in Atlanta.

Their lives are torn apart when Roy is wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit.

The novel explores the complexities of marriage, racial injustice, and personal identity through their experiences.

It is a powerful exploration of love, loyalty, and the human impact of systemic injustices.

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Mentioned in 1 episodes

Mentioned by
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Tonya Mosley
as
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Tayari Jones
's bestselling novel that brought her national recognition and awards.
Tayari Jones on friendship, writing, and choosing your ‘Kin’
Mentioned by
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Tonya Mosley
as the novel that brought
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Tayari Jones
national attention and won major accolades.
Best Of: Delroy Lindo / Tayari Jones on ‘Kin’
Mentioned by MJ Franklin as Tayari Jones's prior acclaimed novel when announcing the next month's book club pick.
Book Club: Let's Talk About 'Wuthering Heights,' by Emily Brontë
Mentioned by
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Oprah Winfrey
and
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Tayari Jones
as the author's earlier, prize-winning novel and a previous Oprah's Book Club selection.
Tayari Jones: “Kin” | Oprah’s Book Club
Mentioned by MJ Franklin as a previous book by Tayari Jones, describing it as huge and iconic.
The Books We're Excited About in Early 2026
Mentioned by
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Adjoa Andoh
as the book she just picked up, about a black middle-class American couple whose lives change when the husband is wrongly arrested.
Re-Enchanting... storytelling - Adjoa Andoh
Mentioned by
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Jeff O'Neal
in comparison to Silver Sparrow when discussing lifelong friendships in fiction.
The Winter 2026 New Release Draft [Teaser]
Mentioned as Tayari Jones' most recent novel.
Revisiting ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’
Recommended by
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Laura Howard
because it is particularly good in audio.
Ep 504: Niche and nerdy narrative nonfiction
Craig mentions that next week he will be reading "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones.
Ep 729 - I Who Have Never Known Men, by Jacqueline Harpman

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