Memphis

Tara M. Stringfellow’s debut is a moving, multigenerational novel about Black womanhood, family bonds, and the legacy of violence. Set in Memphis across decades, the chapters shift between voices and timelines with graceful fluidity. Stringfellow captures both the pain and resilience that pass through generations, showing how love can coexist with trauma. The city itself becomes a character — vibrant, difficult, and full of history. It’s a tender, confident novel that feels both intimate and far-reaching.