Literary Fiction by People of Color discussion

If anyone would like to lead the February discussion for Beloved by Toni Morrison, please let me know. You can respond here or dm me directly. Thank you!

How important is it to read the whole trilogy?

a.g.e. montagner wrote: "How important is it to read the whole trilogy?"

Greetings, I haven’t read any of the three books to be honest. But being that Beloved is the first book in the series I wouldn’t think it would matter much.

Good thing I am reading along with this group.

I purchased a used copy of Beloved but was really pulled to read Jazz as I wanted to read about the Harlem Renaissance.

That wouldn't have been the first time I read a book out of order that is meant as a trilogy or a series. It's happened to me a handful of times. But it was always ok as they read fine as stand alones. But not all series are like that, I just lucked out.

After scratching around a bit I read that several readers said it was fine to read Morrison's trilogy out of order.

But after all that I would much rather read them in order as it looks like they progress time wise.

Columbus I want to thank you for all you do to keep this group going and moving forward.

Cheryl wrote: "Good thing I am reading along with this group.

I purchased a used copy of Beloved but was really pulled to read Jazz as I wanted to read about the Harlem Renaissance.

That wouldn't have been the ..."

That’s so kind of you, Cheryl. Thank you!