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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.
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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's bestselling novel that brought her national recognition and awards.


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national attention and won major accolades.


Tonya Mosley

Tayari Jones

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Mentioned by MJ Franklin as Tayari Jones's prior acclaimed novel when announcing the next month's book club pick.

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as the author's earlier, prize-winning novel and a previous Oprah's Book Club selection.


Oprah Winfrey

Tayari Jones

Tayari Jones: “Kin” | Oprah’s Book Club
Mentioned by MJ Franklin as a previous book by Tayari Jones, describing it as huge and iconic.

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as the book she just picked up, about a black middle-class American couple whose lives change when the husband is wrongly arrested.


Adjoa Andoh

Re-Enchanting... storytelling - Adjoa Andoh
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in comparison to Silver Sparrow when discussing lifelong friendships in fiction.


Jeff O'Neal

The Winter 2026 New Release Draft [Teaser]
Mentioned as Tayari Jones' most recent novel.

Revisiting ‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’
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because it is particularly good in audio.

Laura Howard

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Craig mentions that next week he will be reading "An American Marriage" by Tayari Jones.

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