Reid the Reviews for Medgar and Myrlie
Read the reviews of Medgar and Myrlie!
The reviews are rolling in for my new book, Medgar and Myrlie and so far, so good! Take a look!
Kirkus — “A poignant tale reminds readers of Evers’ continuing significance.” Read more.
Publisher’s Weekly — “A moving dual biography… Reid’s access to Myrlie and the couple’s two surviving children enables her to make their tragic yet ultimately inspiring story accessible and human, while still firmly conveying Medgar and Myrlie’s courageousness. This is a rousing tribute to a legendary American family.” Read more.
Booklist — “Acclaimed for her cogent analysis and spirited commentary on matters of social justice, MSNBC host Reid focuses her keen appreciation on the legacy of the marriage of iconic civil rights activists Medgar and Myrlie Evers... As is befitting of the biographies of true heroes, Reid’s double portrait soars and inspires.” Read more.
Bookpage writes — “Moving… page by page, Medgar and Myrlie paints unforgettable portraits of two American heroes who faced racism with unimaginable courage.” Read more.
Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America
Medgar and Myrlie Evers was the love story that awakened America to the civil rights struggle in Mississippi…
So excited to announce my new book project: Medgar and Myrlie, a civil rights love story and biography of Medgar Evers, who James Baldwin called one of the triumvirate of great American civil rights leaders alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, and Myrlie Evers Williams, America's first national civil rights widow. The book officially drops on February 6, 2024 but is available for pre-order now! For more info and to keep track of book tour dates, visit: https://www.msnbc.com/medgar-and-myrlie
MSNBC Host and Author Joy-Ann Reid Responds to Trump’s Tweet About Her, Talks Trump-Ukraine Whistleblower Scandal and Book Signing Event
MSNBC host Joy-Ann Reid reacts to President Donald Trump's tweet attacking her (but spelling her name right) as she prepares for a book signing in Los Angeles... Watch here: https://ktla.com/2019/09/24/msnbc-host-and-author-joy-ann-reid-responds-to-trumps-tweet-about-her-talks-trump-ukraine-whistleblower-scandal-and-book-signing-event/
Trump Sneers About MSNBC Host and His Harsh Critic: ‘Who the Hell Is Joy-Ann Reid?’ (The Wrap)
‘Who the Hell Is Joy-Ann Reid???’: Trump’s Supposed Ignorance Leads to Barrage of Responses from Folks More Than Ready to Answer (Atlanta BlackStar)
VIDEO: Joy-Ann Reid Breaks Downs How Donald Trump Became 'The Man Who Sold America'
"Everything about him was a con, and we're still being conned."
In her new book, Joy-Ann Reid explains how Trump scammed his way into the White House and why the U.S. might be paying for that decision for years to come. (Interview with Terrell J. Starr of The Root)
Watch here.
New York Times: New & Noteworthy, From R. Kelly to White House Corruption
DEEP RIVER, by Karl Marlantes. (Grove, $30.) Marlantes, best known for the immersive Vietnam War novel “Matterhorn,” here offers a historical family epic about Finnish brothers working as loggers in the Pacific Northwest and their labor organizer sister.
SLIME: How Algae Created Us, Plague Us, and Just Might Save Us, by Ruth Kassinger. (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $26.) Algae are among the earth’s oldest life-forms, pervasive in everything from pond scum to crude oil. Kassinger explains their history and biology, and makes a persuasive case for their future importance.
THE MAN WHO SOLD AMERICA: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story, by Joy-Ann Reid. (Morrow/HarperCollins, $27.99.) The political analyst and host of “AM Joy” on MSNBC argues that President Trump’s administration is characterized by grift and venality that demeans the office and diminishes America.
SOULLESS: The Case Against R. Kelly, by Jim DeRogatis. (Abrams, $26.) DeRogatis, a noted music journalist, broke the first stories accusing the R&B star R. Kelly of sexual abuse — two decades ago. This book tracks the case and asks why the culture was so slow to catch up.
Join Joy at Kent State's MLK Celebration
Join Joy at Kent State, for a book signing and lecture on the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., at the invitation of the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. More info:Annual Martin Luther King Jr. CelebrationJanuary 28, 2016, KSC Ballroom @ 4 p.m.Keynote Speaker Joy-Ann Reid(Tickets are required for the keynote presentation)For tickets and information click here.
Join Joy in Baltimore, January 21st!
Join Joy as she heads to Baltimore on Thursday, January 21st (blizzard willing) ... to the Enoch Pratt Free Library, where she will discuss #Fracture, 2016 politics, and the upcoming presidential election. Part of the Brown Lecture series.7:00 PM to 8:00 PM“In Conversation” with Radio host Marc SteinerEnoch Pratt Free Library (Main Branch)400 Cathedral StreetMain Hall, Central LibraryBaltimore, MDRSVP here:http://calendar.prattlibrary.org/event/writers_live_joy-ann_reid_fracture_barack_obama_the_clintons_and_the_racial_divide#.VqA_CVMrJE4
Two days in Chicago! Moving America Forward
I'm headed to Chicago this week for a pair of events as part of the Moving America Forward Summit. Info below!On Thursday, I'll be attending a book talk and signing at the University Chicago's Gleacher Center, from 5-6:30 p.m.The Gleacher Center450 N. Cityfront Plaza DrChicago, IL 60611Then on Friday:
More info here
Next stop ... South Florida!
Two new Fracture Book Tour events to add to the calendar: November 9th and 10th! Please RSVP to attend one (or even both) if you can!
Next stop: Cleveland! (Updated)
UPDATED: The next city stop on the Fracture tour will be Cleveland, Ohio!Joy will join the women of Delta Sigma Theta in Canton, Ohio on Friday, October 2nd, discussing race and politics and signing copies of Fracture.Friday, October 2nd - 12:30 – 1:30 pmBrown Bag Lunch Discussion at Malone University (www.malone.edu).2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton, Ohio 44709Joy will address a committee consisting of representatives from the following community organizations: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Coming Together Stark County, NAACP, League of Women Voters, A Better Community Development (ABCD), Leila Green Alliance of Black School EducatorsThen, join Joy in Cleveland, at the Citizens Empowerment Summit, on Saturday, October 3rd at John Hay High School, for two important discussions, including on the lessons learned from Ferguson and beyond, followed by a "Fracture" book signing:Saturday, October 3rd -9:30 am-10:45 am Session 1: "Consent to Repair, Restore and Rebuild"This session will focus on the City of Cleveland Consent Decree, the challenges and how to impact legislation.11:00 am-12:30 pm Session 2: “A Tell of Two Cities: From Ferguson to Cleveland” Special guests: The Ferguson Neighborhood Alliance and the Cleveland 8This session will focus on Lessons Learned from Ferguson and Cleveland’s leadership in addressing social justice efforts that impact the community. Discussion topics to include:1:00 pm – 2:00 pm –"Fracture" Book Signing
We're one week away...!
In just one week, "Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons and the Racial Divide" hits bookstores! We are also building a calendar of events where you can come and meet Joy, hear a talk on the book and the state of American politics heading into 2016, and get your book signed! Dates are already on the calendar in New York, Washington D.C., Cleveland, Ohio and Miami. Check the calendar in the lefthand column of this page often for the latest details!And if you can't wait til next week, you can still preorder your copy here.
Washington D.C.: Atlantic's Washington Ideas Forum, September 30th
ATLANTIC'S WASHINGTON IDEAS FORUMThe Atlantic | AtlanticLIVE606 F ST NW, Washington, DC 20004Event and book signing!
New York: Brooklyn Book Festival, Sunday September 20th
GIVE US THE BALLOT: The Fight for 2016. On the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, the continuing battle over the right to vote still helps define the US electoral system. Voting rights and race, more broadly, will provide a critical backdrop to Election 2016 as well as the enormous power of money to influence elections. Join a conversation about modern-day politics and Election 2016 with Ari Berman (Give Us the Ballot), Joy Reid (Fracture: Barack Obama, the Clintons, and the Racial Divide), and Zephyr Teachout (Corruption In America). Moderator TBD.The festival program will be followed by a book signing.
New York: 92nd Street Y, Friday September 18
Join Joy at the 92nd Street Y for a book discussion and signing. See the info below:Noon to 1:00 PM92ND STREET Y1395 Lexington AVE, New York, NY 10128
Washington D.C.: Politics and Prose, Friday September 11!
Join Joy in Washington, DC on Friday September 11th for a book discussion and signing!7:00 PMPOLITICS AND PROSE5015 Connecticut AVE NW, Washington, DC 20008scoll@politics-prose.com to RSVP
New York: Roosevelt House book discussion and signing, Wednesday September 9th!
Join Joy in New York City for the first official event of the "Fracture" book tour, at Roosevelt House in Manhattan! See the flyer below for information on how to RSVP or click here to go to the Roosevelt House website!
Catch Joy on "Meet the Press," Sunday, September 6th!
The "Fracture" media and book tour kicks off on Sunday, September 6th, with an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press." Tune in as Joy discusses the book, the state of play in the 2016 election, and the political news of the day with host Chuck Todd.