Join OTown Reads, our community-wide book club, as we read James, by Percival Everett.

The accolades keep on coming for this brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly humorous, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view. An instant New York Times bestseller, James has been named a Best Book of the Year, so far, for 2024, by the New York Times Book Review. Here’s a taste of what others have said, as well:

"Genius"—The Atlantic

"A masterpiece that will help redefine one of the classics of American literature, while also being a major achievement on its own."—Chicago Tribune

"A provocative, enlightening literary work of art."—The Boston Globe

"Everett’s most thrilling novel, but also his most soulful."—The New York Times

Sign up for OTown Reads and purchase the book at Hudson Valley Books for Humanity for 10% off the cover price. Then join us on Wednesday, July 31, for an in-person gathering to discuss the book. We think you’ll love this selection. But you be the judge.

Please RSVP here or in the store (when you purchase the book).