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Black Cake: A Read with Jenna Pick

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NOW A HULU STREAMING SERIES - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY - Two estranged siblings delve into their mother's hidden past--and how it all connects to her traditional Caribbean black cake--in this immersive family saga, "a character-driven, multigenerational story that's meant to be savored" (Time).

"Wilkerson transports you across the decades and around the globe accompanied by complex, wonderfully drawn characters."--Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Daisy Jones & The Six, and Malibu Rising

ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Oprah Daily, NPR, BuzzFeed, Glamour, PopSugar, Book Riot, She Reads

We can't choose what we inherit. But can we choose who we become?

In present-day California, Eleanor Bennett's death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording. In her message, Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder. The heartbreaking tale Eleanor unfolds, the secrets she still holds back, and the mystery of a long-lost child challenge everything the siblings thought they knew about their lineage and themselves.

Can Byron and Benny reclaim their once-close relationship, piece together Eleanor's true history, and fulfill her final request to "share the black cake when the time is right"? Will their mother's revelations bring them back together or leave them feeling more lost than ever?

Charmaine Wilkerson's debut novel is a story of how the inheritance of betrayals, secrets, memories, and even names can shape relationships and history. Deeply evocative and beautifully written, Black Cake is an extraordinary journey through the life of a family changed forever by the choices of its matriarch.

Book Details

ISBN: 

9780593358337

EAN: 

9780593358337

Binding: 

Hardcover

Pages: 

400

Authors: 

Charmaine Wilkerson

Publisher: 

Ballantine Books

Published Date: 2022-01-02

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Melanie
Excellent book!! You’re going to love it!

I watched the show on Hulu but it got canceled! I was so invested in the show that I just had to buy the book to see how the story ended! The book didn’t disappoint!! I’m enjoying it so much I don’t want it to end! Very good read!!

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Shay
Great read!

Brought the book cause I watched the series on Hulu. It’s a great read thus far!

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yardgal
Nothing but Praise

I am at a loss for words. This is a masterpiece. Please take the time to get lost in this beautiful story.

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Amazon Customer
Cultured and heartwarming

This was a very good read. Lots of character development and strong stories intertwined . Would highly recommend

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Linm8553
Was a movie

A good read