Memphis

'Written with the grace of a poet, Memphis is as hopeful as it is heartbreaking. I fell in love with this family, from Joan's fierce heart to her grandmother Hazel's determined resilience. Tara Stringfellow will be an author to watch for years to come... A stellar debut' - Jacqueline Woodson

'In luminous, lyrical prose, Tara Stringfellow sings the song of the North women - and the North men - with wisdom, humor, and deep humanity. Memphis is an American epic, a tribute to life in all of its sorrow and joyful resilience' - Chloe Benjamin

'An evocative, compelling tale... Tara M Stringfellow assembles an endearing and unforgettable cast of characters who find strength in vulnerability, safety in art, and liberation in telling the truth. This is a shining, splendid testimony in the vein of Gloria Naylor, Delores Phillips, Ayana Mathis, and Honoree Jeffers' - Robert Jones, Jr.

'This vivid debut novel examines the tragedies, joys, and deep connections of one extraordinary Memphis family... A powerful family saga from a promising writer' - Booklist

'This beautifully written debut will transport, challenge and transfix you... The novel is an ode to the city and the Black women living there. There's a great sense of the women's enigma and enchantment, humour and fortitude' - Adele Parks

'A stunning debut, a deeply affecting portrait of familial bonds. Rich with indelible black women and Southern charm' - Irenosen Okojie