Publication Day: Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones
With the opening line of “My father, James Witherspoon, is a bigamist,” Tayari Jones unveils a breathtaking story about a man’s deception, a family’s complicity, and two teenage girls caught in the middle.
Set in Atlanta in the 1980s, Silver Sparrow revolves around James Witherspoon’s two families – his public one…and his secret one. The two daughters meet and form a friendship, but only one of them knows they are sisters. At the heart of it all are these two girls whose lives are at stake, and like the best writers – think Toni Morrison with The Bluest Eye – Jones elegantly portrays the fragility of her characters with raw authenticity as they seek love, demand attention, and try to imagine themselves as women.
Media is already raving about Silver Sparrow! Click here to listen to the wonderful interview between Tayari and NPR’s “All Things Considered” host Michele Norris – and check out some of the amazing praise that has already come in!
To celebrate the publication day, we’re giving away 3 copies of the new book. To enter, just leave a comment below or on our Facebook page.
And be sure to check out Tayari’s website for her book tour schedule, and follow her on Twitter @tayari.
“[an] immensely pleasurable new novel…There are no winners in this empathetic and provocative story, just survivors – and Jones is wise enough to hint that in our complex times, that may be all the victory any of us can hope for.” – MORE Magazine
“A love story…full of perverse wisdom and proud joy…Jones’s skill for wry understatement never wavers.” – O, The Oprah Magazine
“[you’re] going to devour Tayari Jones’s third novel, Silver Sparrow, in a single sitting.” – Essence
“[a] compelling third novel” – Vogue
“Jones is a master, and Silver Sparrow is a revelation, alive with meaning, heartbreak, and hope.” – Jayne Anne Phillips
“A story of sisters and secrets, Silver Sparrow will break your heart before you even know it. Tayari Jones has written a novel filled with characters I’ll never forget. This is a book I’ll read more than once.” – Judy Blume
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Sounds like a great read – would love a copy!
This book sounds so interesting! I’m so excited when I find a new author!
Can’t wait to read this !
Congratulations on your latest release,Tayari. I’ve been a fan since reading Leaving Atlanta, and I’m looking forward to Silver Sparrow.
Jessica McCann
Author of the novel All Different Kinds of Free
Looking forward to this book. Definitely on my “wish list”!
I have been looking forward to the publication of this book. Tayari Jones is a thoughtful and elegant writer whose works should be celebrated! Congratulations!
Can’t wait to read this! I am sure all the recent news will help spur publicity!
I just listened to the interview. What a lovely person! She talks about her characters with intrigue and compassion. It sounds like a very compelling read.
This book sounds great. A lucky friend of mine got her hands on a galley and she highly recommended it.
Sounds like a great read! Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
This has been on my TBR list for quite some time. It would be awesome to win a copy – that would put it at the top!!
This looks like a wonderful book – thanks for the giveaway opportunity!!
Oh PLEASE, I really, really, REALLY would love to receive this book. I have been following all the PR. I have tweeted, emailed and Facebooked my friends and family about it. Looking forward to reading it! Just trying really hard to put myself on a book budget! If that is at all possible. Thanks!!!!
I’ve heard really great things about this book and would absolutely love to read it. Please count me in.
Sounds wonderful. Can hardly wait to read it. Count me in!
Would LOVE to have a copy of this book! Sounds like a most intriguing read. 🙂
Character driven fiction is always a special treat and Algonquin publishes great authors.
girls trying to figure out life in the 1980s and who have a bigamist father–that last bit will get it reviewed but the first bit is the part that I like the best.
It is refreshing to note such intense, poignant and gripping reviews for a book! May the tribe of the author increase!
Sounds like a great read. I love your press. Please count me in on the giveaway.
This sounds like a wonderful read! I would love to win a copy.
This sounds like a great read. Besides, I have learned from experience–If Algonquin is publishing it, it will be good.
Sounds great–thanks for a chance to win!
Thanks for the chance–sounds great!
I would love to win a copy. I’m excited to see her at the Printer Row Lit Fest in Chicago next month.
Tayari Jones strikes again! Leaving Atlanta was great, and I look forward to reading this. lol
I’d really like a paper copy of Silver Sparrow so I can get it signed when she comes to my city.
I would love to win a copy of Silver Sparrow!
Congrats to my Spelman sister on what is surely another masterpiece. Can’t wait to read it!
I follow Algonquin and Tayari on Twitter (tamikon) and have been thrilled to see this process take shape! Congrats on the O review! And would LOVE a copy.
I can’t wait to read this! So excited!
Definitely suggesting this one to BOTH of my bookclubs!
I’m a fan & would love a copy of her book! Thanks for this opportunity!
Sounds like an interesting read!Can’t wait to get my hands on it!
Looking forward to the chance to win a copy, sounds interesting!
I love everything that Tayari writes! I’m so excited to read Silver Sparrow. I know how hard she worked on it, and now it is finally here. I hope I win.
This sounds like a great premise! I’ll be reading it, even if I don’t win a copy.
Sounds like a wonderful read. Thanks for having a giveaway, would love to win a copy.
According to the reviews,the book sounds great! Would love to read the novel and post my own review.
Oh this sounds like a all night reader. I would definitely like win a copy so i can review and feature the author on my blog. thanks for hosting the giveaway
I’ve recently become familiar with the aauthor because of twitter; would love to win a copy!
I have red and enjoyed her two previous novels. Looking forward to this one!
The book sounds quite interesting. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
I have this book on my list and would love to win a copy. I’ve been enthralled since first reading of it. I listened to the interview and it made me want it even more. I WILL read it, whether of not I win a copy.
I would love a copy to read then give to my husband!
thanks for the opportunity. It sounds like a compelling story!
I would love to be selected as a winner of a copy of Silver Sparrow. I’ve been looking forward to reading it for quite some time. I’m fourth on a waiting list for a copy at my local library. I also nominated it for One Book, One Twitter to have a huge group to discuss the book with.
I would love to win a copy!
My book blog is begging to have a review posted of Silver Sparrow. I’m such a fan of Tayari Jones.
There’s nothing like fiction set in the south. Thanks for the chance. Either way this sounds like one I have to have.
I would like to win a copy of Silver Sparrow. I follow the author on Twitter and have eagerly anticipated its release. I nominated it for the One Book, One Twitter book club as a selection. I’m fourth in the waiting list at my local library. Would be awesome to be selected as a winner of a copy.
I have been reading Tayari Jones since Leaving Atlanta. She is a superb storyteller.
Looking forward to reading this (whether I win a copy or not)!
Been waiting in anticipation for this to be released. Would love to win a copy 🙂
thanks for the giveaway.It soinds like a wonderful read.
thanks for the giveaway.It sounds like a wonderful read.
I would love a copy of this book. Heard the story on NPR and I’m hooked!
I love new book excitement. I look forward to reading it.
The endorsement from Judy Blume takes me back to my childhood days of reading at the dinner table. Silver Sparrow is a clearly a classic already and I can’t wait to read it. Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!
Thanks for the chance– I’m a big fan of hers
I am so excited about this book. Can’t wait to read it!
From the opening line itself, this book sounds like it would be an immensely riveting read. I would LOVE to win a copy of this book, read it, and then review it on my blog. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity! 😀
What a hook! I love books I can’t put down and miss the characters when I am finished. This sounds like that kind of book. I would love to win one!
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I love Tayari Jones’ work, and I’m definitely looking forward to reading Silver Sparrow. Winning a copy would be wonderful!
A book to be read in one sitting, that’s my kind of book. I would love to win a copy of Silver Sparrow and write a review. Thanks
I would love to win a copy. This would be a new author for me.
I love Tayari’s writing and storytelling ease. The rich characterization and image driven language engages readers and in the tradition of her literary predecessors, she gently places you “IN” the story. From Silver Sparrow: “This secret was mine, wrapped like a shiny present, lodged on a high shelf where Mother could see it but couldn’t reach.” Pure poetics.