Colored Television by Danzy Senna (Riverhead Books), picked by manager Emily
When her novel (dubbed the “mulatto War and Peace”) is rejected by her agent, Jane wonders if pivoting to television might finally give her the life she wants; time and energy to enjoy her family, a nice house in a good school district and an audience that will actually consume and appreciate her work.
Jane is used to life between worlds but will this new venture, and the deception she practices to get there, all finally be too much?
No book is ever about one thing, at least not the good ones, but rarely does a story perfectly mix together life’s big issues. Senna cleverly examines race, class, and cultural consumption while still producing a fun and compelling read.
~ Emily, store manager
