Homebodies by Tembe Denton-Hurst Paperback Book

Description: Homebodies by Tembe Denton-Hurst Sexy, honest, and powerful. I laughed, I cried, I NEED more Reader review, I melted into this book and loved every minute of it – if youre looking for a contemporary story of a queer black girl finding herself, youll love this Reader review, FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sexy, honest, and powerful. I laughed, I cried, I NEED more Reader review, I melted into this book and loved every minute of it – if youre looking for a contemporary story of a queer black girl finding herself, youll love this Reader review, Homebodies is so many different things. Political and social commentary, romance, drama, journey to self-discovery— its the story of a young queer Black woman caught up in the whirlwind of everything life can throw at you Reader review, Quiet, complex, vulnerable … its really powerful to show a raw, relatable character trying to decide if the career shes worked toward for her entire life is worth the pain it causes her Reader review, * * * *Shes stayed quiet for too long.Now its time to speak her truth.Until twenty-four hours ago, Mickey Hayward was living the life shed always dreamed of. She was working for a popular media company, and she was in a committed loving relationship.Now shes fired, tossed aside for a younger, more agreeable Black writer. Sick of being overlooked, she responds with an online letter detailing the racism shes faced within the industry. And when a media scandal turns Mickeys post into a viral sensation, suddenly everyone wants to hear what she has to say.Thats what Mickey has always wanted – isnt it?Dont miss this incredibly witty, intimate, and moving debut. Perfect if you love: Coming of age Old flame Love triangle City girl/small hometown* * * *Praise for Tembe Denton-Hurst I saw so much of myself in her utterly delicious and sometimes aching story Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, author of the New York Times bestselling The Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBoisDenton-Hurst has written a warm, brilliant novel thats stunning and poignant; Homebodies is wonderfully witty and full of empathy and entirely original Bryan Washington, award-winning author of Memorial and LotA gorgeous and compulsively readable coming-of-age story about a young, Black, queer writer trying to figure out her purpose and her identity Vogue Author Biography Tembe Denton-Hurst (known on the internets as @tembae) is a book-obsessed beauty and culture writer and author. She currently works as a staff writer at New York Magazines The Strategist where she covers beauty, lifestyle, and books. When shes not writing, Tembe can be found on her couch in Queens where she lives with her partner and their two cats Stella and Dakota.Homebodies is her debut novel. Review Praise for HomebodiesSharp and heartfelt and keenly observed – I devoured this book Katie Cotugno, New York Times Bestselling author of Birds of CaliforniaI saw so much of myself in her utterly delicious and sometimes aching story Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, author of the New York Times bestselling The Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBoisDenton-Hurst dazzles with her stirring indictment of racism in media and its insidious effects on Mickey. . . Emotionally and politically resonant, this is not to be missed.Publishers Weekly Promotional A deeply moving coming of age debut fiction novel of friendship, romance and belonging in Summer 2024. Perfect for fans of Kiley Reid and Yomi Adegoke Details ISBN0008607672 Author Tembe Denton-Hurst Pages 384 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780008607678 Format Paperback Imprint HQ Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Audience General Publication Date 2024-08-01 UK Release Date 2024-08-01 ISBN-10 0008607672 Alternative 9780008607692 NZ Release Date 2024-11-17 AU Release Date 2024-11-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160739395;

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