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Online Author Talk With Sadeqa Johnson

"The House of Eve"

As part of our Online Author Series, author Sadeqa Johnson will discuss "The House of Eve," a daring and redemptive novel set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., that explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much we're willing to sacrifice to achieve our greatest goals. Adults. Register to get a link. Will be recorded for later viewing.

As part of our Online Author Series, join us for an invigorating conversation with Sadeqa Johnson, the highly acclaimed author of "Yellow Wife," as she talks about her brand new novel, "The House of Eve."

"The House of Eve" begins in 1950s Philadelphia, where 15-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to become the first in her family to attend college, in spite of having a mother more interested in keeping a man than raising a daughter. But a taboo love affair threatens to pull her back down into the poverty and desperation that has been passed on to her like a birthright. Meanwhile, Eleanor Quarles arrives in Washington, D.C., with ambition and secrets. When she meets the handsome William Pride at Howard University, they fall madly in love. But William hails from one of D.C.’s elite wealthy Black families, and his par­ents don’t let just anyone into their fold. Eleanor hopes that a baby will make her finally feel at home in William’s family and grant her the life she’s been searching for. But having a baby — and fitting in — is easier said than done.

With their stories colliding in the most unexpected of ways, Ruby and Eleanor will both make decisions that shape the trajectory of their lives. 

About the Author: Sadeqa Johnson is the award-winning author of four novels, including "Yellow Wife." Her accolades include the National Book Club Award, the Phillis Wheatley Book Award and the USA Best Book Award for Best Fiction. She is a Kimbilio Fellow, former board member of the James River Writers and a Tall Poppy Writer. Originally from Philadelphia, she currently lives near Richmond, Virginia, with her husband and three children. To learn more, visit SadeqaJohnson.net.

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This event is part of DBRL's Online Author Series, supported by David Lile honorarium funds. A recording will also be available for later viewing on the author series site.

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