June Book Pick: The Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson
Sis… prepare yourself.
This month, we’re diving into The Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson—a story that’s as gut-wrenching as it is unforgettable.
Set in pre-Civil War Virginia, this powerful novel follows Phelby, a young woman born into privilege but stolen into slavery, as she navigates love, sacrifice, and survival in one of the most notorious jails of the South. It’s haunting. It’s gripping. It’s necessary.
This is the kind of story that doesn’t just sit on the shelf—it sits with you. And it’s exactly the kind of conversation we were made for.
✨ So here’s your invitation:
Read with us. Reflect with us. Exhale with us.
Whether you’re new to the crew or been riding with us since day one, now is the perfect time to pull a friend in, grab a glass of wine, and turn the page on a new chapter—literally.
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