{"id":23828,"date":"2020-03-23T07:49:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T11:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carryonfriends.com\/?p=23828"},"modified":"2021-04-27T15:21:08","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T19:21:08","slug":"5-must-read-fiction-books-by-caribbean-women-authors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carryonfriends.com\/5-must-read-fiction-books-by-caribbean-women-authors\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Must Read Fiction Books by Caribbean Women Authors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amazing Stories<\/h2>\n

There are so many great Caribbean Women authors – some writing classical pieces of literature. However for Women’s History Month, I wanted to share some of my favorite fiction books by Caribbean Women that may not be as well known.<\/p>\n

Check out these books and enjoy!<\/p>\n

\u201cAn Untamed State\u201d by Roxanne Gay (Haiti)<\/h2>\n


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An Untamed State<\/a>\u00a0by Roxane Gay (Haiti)\u00a0– \u00a0Gay is also known for her many short stories, this is the first novel for the author. \u00a0An Untamed State is a “can’t put it down, thrilling read” and I \u00a0can’t wait for you to cozy up with it.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Secret Life of Winnie Cox\u201d by Sharon Maas (Guyana)<\/h2>\n


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Set in Guyana, The Secret Life of Wine Cox<\/a> is a historical fiction and is a mesmerizing great read. I especially enjoyed this book because not many books are set in Guyana then know as British Guiana; \u00a0offering a rare glimpse. Intertwined in the story of forbidden love is a view of the complexities of racial tension in a result of \u00a0British Colonialism.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom Yaad\u201d by Tracey Jackson (Jamaica)<\/h2>\n


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“From Yaad<\/a>” is a short novel by Tracey Jackson. The book is full of real life scenarios or situations experienced by Caribbean Americans. From relationships with parents and or grandparents, friendships and just how we go about our every day lives.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a nice easy read, grab yourself a copy of \u201cFrom Yaad<\/a>\u201d.\u00a0It\u2019s definitely a welcomed representation of the modern Caribbean novel. Looking forward to more stories like these exploring the Caribbean American experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cRoving Tree\u201d by Elsie Augastave\u00a0(Haiti)<\/h2>\n


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The Roving Tree<\/a> is the debut novel for Haitian American Elsie Augastave. At the age of five, the book’s main character is Iris Odys is adopted by a white American couple.<\/p>\n

Very early in the book Iris struggles with her identity and her place as an adoptee.<\/p>\n

Iris travels the world and through her travels she embarks on a special mission – a journey of discovery.\u00a0The Roving Tree is a wonderful novel. Storytelling at its best and a must read for any lover of Caribbean Literature.<\/p>\n

\u201cA Tall History of Sugar\u201d by Curdella Forbes (Jamaica)<\/h2>\n


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\u201cA Tall History of Sugar<\/a>\u201d tells the captivating story of Moshe Fisher and Arrienne Christie, childhood friends and soul mates.\u00a0 The story begins with Moshe\u2019s birth in the late 1950s, and continues through time, traveling through various historical events in mostly Jamaica and England.<\/p>\n

It explores the direct and indirect themes of sugar including what it represents in the colonial context of Jamaica and England. As well relationships – the love and relationship with soul mates, family and community.<\/p>\n

A Tall History of Sugar<\/a> will leave you with many emotions and questions but it will keep you reading because you wonder where it leads.<\/p>\n

Get lost in a book<\/h2>\n

There’s nothing like the feeling of being lost in a great book. Hope one or all these books get added to your list of favorites. You can also check out these other books by Caribbean authors.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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