Pearl Cleage Libri

Exploring the intersection of personal and professional challenges, this memoir recounts the author's journey as a young wife and mother in the 1970s and 80s, striving to establish her voice as a playwright and novelist. Set against the backdrop of Atlanta's political landscape, she reflects on her experiences with feminism and self-discovery, ultimately leading her to pursue her dreams. With echoes of literary icons, the narrative offers a candid self-portrait filled with profound insights and social commentary, encouraging readers to embrace their own journeys.

Rich in character and themes of sisterhood, this extraordinary novel weaves a narrative filled with unexpected love and a touch of magic. The author, known for her unique blend of truth and humor, explores the complexities of relationships, highlighting the strength and resilience of women. Readers can expect an engaging story that resonates with emotional depth and warmth, reminiscent of her bestselling debut.

Josephine Evans, a celebrated actress in Europe, enjoys a vibrant life in Amsterdam, surrounded by a community of artists and expatriates. Renowned for transcending conventional definitions of an African American diva, her world is upended by an unexpected war, leading to protests against her adopted country. Forced to return to America, Josephine embarks on a journey to redefine her sense of home amidst the chaos, challenging her identity and the perceptions of those around her.

Enjoying an unusually close relationship with her daughter, Phoebe, Catherine Sanderson has kept only one secret--the identity of Phoebe's father--until Phoebe embarks on her own search for her paternity, bringing her real father, B. J., an investigative reporter working on a story involving Catherine's newest client, back into their lives. 50,000 first printing.

Regina Burns finds herself in a vibrant community shaped by her husband, Blue Hamilton, a former R&B singer dedicated to protecting Atlanta's West End. Initially thriving in a supportive social circle and her freelance career, Regina’s life is filled with passion and joy. However, the story hints at complexities beneath the surface of their idyllic life, exploring themes of love, community, and the challenges that come with Blue's responsibilities.

After a decade of elegant pleasures and luxe living with the Atlanta brothers and sisters with the best clothes and biggest dreams, Ava Johnson has temporarily returned home to Idlewild?her fabulous career and power plans smashed to bits by cold reality. But what she imagines to be the end is, instead, a beginning. Because, in the ten-plus years since Ava left, all the problems of the big city have come to roost in the sleepy North Michigan community whose ordinariness once drove her away; and she cannot turn her back on friends and family who sorely need her in the face of impending trouble and tragedy. Besides which, that one unthinkable, unmistakable thing is now happening to her: Ava Johnson is falling in love. Acclaimed playwright, essayist, New York Times bestselling author, and columnist Pearl Cleage has created a world rich in character, human drama, and deep, compassionate understanding, in a remarkable novel that sizzles with sensuality, hums with gritty truth, and sings and crackles with life-affirming energy

Set in the same location as her acclaimed novel, this work by Pearl Cleage explores the themes of life's beauty and resilience. The narrative reaffirms the importance of appreciating the ordinary moments that shape our existence, inviting readers to reflect on the wonders of life. Cleage's engaging storytelling and rich character development continue to resonate, making this a poignant addition to her body of work.

A remarkable dramatic portrait of life in New York City in 1930, as the Harlem Renaissance starts to feel the bite of the Great Depression.