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Starred Review on July 18, 2025 | Audio
Jamaican-born Harlem Renaissance writer McKay's (Banana Bottom) first novel, published in 1928, is available in audio, superbly narrated by Golden Voice honoree Kevin R. Free. This classic tale, set at the height of the Harlem Renaissance, revolves around two men—Jake and Ray, both of whom are driven by love. Jake, a Black American soldier who deserted his military unit during World War I, returns to Harlem after a sojourn in...Log In or Sign Up to Read More


