Wandering in Strange Lands
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| Author | Morgan Jerkins |
|---|---|
| Audio read by | Morgan Jerkins |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Memoir |
| Publisher | Harper |
Publication date | August 4, 2020 |
| Media type | |
| ISBN | 978-0-062-87304-0 |
Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots is a memoir by Morgan Jerkins, published on August 4, 2020 by Harper.
Reception[edit]
Wandering in Strange Lands received excellent reviews from The New York Times[1] and Publishers Weekly,[2] as well as a starred review from Booklist.[3] The book was also well-reviewed by Kirkus,[4] USA Today, and BookPage.[1] Library Journal gave it a mixed review.[5]
The book landed on several "Best of" lists, including Time's "100 Must-Read Books of 2020"[6] and Good Housekeeping's "Best Books of the Year."[1] Book Riot featured it in the following listicles: "5 Great New Nonfiction Books to Help Understand Our Times",[7] "Exploring America Through Books",[8] and "45 Upcoming Books By Black Authors You Can Preorder Right Now."[9]
The book also received the following accolades:
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for History & Biography (2020)[10]
- Booklist Top of the List for Adult Nonfiction (2020)[11][12]
- Booklist Editors' Choice for Adult Books (2020)[13]
The audiobook was lauded by BuzzFeed[1] and was an Audie Award for Nonfiction (2021) finalist.[14]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots". IndieBound. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- ^ "Nonfiction Book Review: Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots by Morgan Jerkins". Publishers Weekly. 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- ^ Hawkins, LaParis (April 1, 2020). "Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots". Booklist. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
- ^ "Wandering in Strange Lands". Kirkus Reviews. February 5, 2020. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- ^ "Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots". Library Journal. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
- ^ "'Wandering in Strange Lands' Is One of the 100 Must-Read Books of 2020". Time. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- ^ Hussey, Rebecca (2020-10-16). "5 Great New Nonfiction Books to Help Understand Our Times". BOOK RIOT. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- ^ Herndon, Jaime (2020-03-27). "Exploring America Through Books". BOOK RIOT. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- ^ Sackton, Laura (2020-06-04). "45 Upcoming Books By Black Authors You Can Preorder Right Now". BOOK RIOT. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- ^ "Goodreads Choice Award Winners". Goodreads. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- ^ "Top of the List: 2020". Booklist. January 1, 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- ^ Carr, Melissa (2020-12-14). "Booklist's 2020 Top of the List and Editors' Choice announced". American Library Association. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- ^ "Booklist Editors' Choice: Adult Books, 2020". Booklist. January 1, 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
- ^ Pereira, Carina (2021-02-24). "Meet The 2021 Audie Awards Finalists". BOOK RIOT. Retrieved 2021-09-27.