Medgar & Myrlie makes the New York Times February books preview!
Medgar and Myrlie makes the New York Times February book preview list!
New novels from Tommy Orange and Kristin Hannah; memoirs from Kara Swisher and Leslie Jamison; a biography of Medgar and Myrlie Evers — and more. Read the post here.
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
Kirkus Review: The Man Who Sold America
Check out this great review of my new book: The Man Who Sold America: Trump and the Unraveling of the American Story. Thanks for all your support!! Click here to read the review!
One-on-one with Michael Eric Dyson at the Schomburg, February 17th
Join me as I interview my friend Michael Eric Dyson on his new book: "The Black Presidency" in Harlem:Schomburg Center for Research in Black CultureWednesday, February 17, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (EST)New York, NYRSVP here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/between-the-lines-michael-eric-dyson-and-joy-reid-tickets-20063232669