📚 Books to Read After Bury Our Bones In The Midnight Soil
Just finished bury our bones in the midnight soil? Here are 5 magical next reads curated just for you:
📘 Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward
Rating: 3.97 / 5 (25,154 ratings), Published: 2011
When to read it: When you want to delve into family dynamics, resilience, and the beauty found in the midst of hardship.
Jesmyn Ward's novel beautifully captures the struggles and strength of a family in rural Mississippi preparing for a hurricane. Just like “bury our bones in the midnight soil”, this book delves deep into the complexities of human emotions, relationships, and the will to survive against all odds.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Family Drama, Southern Literature
After reading: Readers will feel a renewed sense of appreciation for family bonds, resilience, and the power of hope even in the darkest of times.
📘 Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue
Rating: 3.99 / 5 (50,766 ratings), Published: 2016
When to read it: For a poignant exploration of the immigrant experience, pursuing dreams, and the complexities of class divide.
Imbolo Mbue's debut novel weaves a compelling narrative around the lives of two families from different social classes in New York City during the financial crisis. This book, like “bury our bones in the midnight soil”, delves into themes of struggle, ambition, and the quest for a better life.
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Social Issues, Immigrant Experience
After reading: Readers will be left contemplating the intersections of privilege, race, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
📘 Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
Rating: 4.05 / 5 (124,048 ratings), Published: 2017
When to read it: When you crave a haunting and lyrical exploration of family legacies, ghosts of the past, and the search for identity.
Jesmyn Ward’s National Book Award-winning novel intricately weaves together themes of race, poverty, and the weight of history on a family in rural Mississippi. Similar to “bury our bones in the midnight soil”, this book will captivate you with its raw portrayal of human struggles and resilience.
Genres: Southern Literature, Magical Realism, Family Drama
After reading: Readers will be left with a profound sense of the ways in which the past continues to echo in the present, and the enduring power of familial love.
📘 Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
Rating: 4.47 / 5 (247,254 ratings), Published: 2016
When to read it: When you’re ready to embark on a sweeping journey through generations, exploring the legacies of slavery and the complexities of identity.
Yaa Gyasi's debut novel traces the intertwined lives of two half-sisters and their descendants across continents and centuries. Like “bury our bones in the midnight soil”, this book masterfully tackles themes of legacy, trauma, and the search for belonging.
Genres: Historical Fiction, African Literature, Family Saga
After reading: Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the enduring impact of history on individual lives and the connections that bind us across time and space.
📘 The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich
Rating: 4.13 / 5 (35,279 ratings), Published: 2020
When to read it: When you're in the mood for a richly textured tale of resilience, community, and the fight for justice.
Louise Erdrich's novel is inspired by the life of her grandfather and follows the Chippewa community's efforts to protect their land and rights in 1950s North Dakota. Just like “bury our bones in the midnight soil”, this book shines a light on the strength found in community, the enduring spirit of resistance, and the importance of fighting for what is just.
Genres: Historical Fiction, Native American Literature, Social Justice
After reading: Readers will be inspired by the resilience of marginalized communities and the power of coming together to create change.