Author:Toni Cade Bambara

'A book full of marvels' New Yorker
The American Deep South, in the 1970s. Velma Henry, once a formidable political activist, has grown weary and disillusioned with the fight for civil rights. She wants to end it all. But then she finds herself in the hands of a Black faith community, and the fabled healer Minnie Ransom. As she works through the rage and fear of her traumatic past, Velma finds herself changing, becoming whole and, maybe, free. The Salt Eaters is a boldly optimistic, profound exploration of memory, the self, power and Black health as liberation.
'A hymn to individual courage' The Times Literary Supplement
'Her characters inhabit the nonlinear, sacred space and sacred time of traditional African religion' The New York Times Book Review
A long, rich dream
—— Anne TylerA hymn to individual courage, a sombre message of hope
—— Times Literary SupplementA book full of marvels
—— New YorkerDaringly brilliant
—— Gloria HullToni Cade Bambara's writing is so great it lifts you off the ground
—— New StatesmanNobody writes with her breathtaking humour, empathy, ferocity, and surrealness ... her observation and humanity are timeless. As a reader, I release myself into Ms. Toni's sure and steady hands, knowing every part of me will be illuminated by her gaze
—— Adjoa Andoh , Glamour'Fantastical creatures and vengeful gods form a vivid backdrop to this rich and original story of one girl's journey to find herself' Observer (YA Books of Month)
—— Fiona Noble , ObserverBuchi Emecheta re-ignited the rich place of women at the heart of African literature . . . without her the current strong generation of women writers, who write well and fearlessly, would not exist
—— Ben OkriEmecheta revealed the thoughts and aspirations of her countrywomen, shaped by a patriarchal culture but stirred by the modern promise of freedom and self-definition
—— The New York TimesEmecheta's women do not simply lie down and die ... always there is resistance, a challenge to fate, a need to renegotiate the terms of the uneasy peace that exists between them and accepted traditions
—— The Voice Literary SupplementThe erotic romance thriller.
—— VogueA piece of literary genius.
—— ComplexKeisha did it first.
—— Candice BraithwaiteA crucial part of British literature.
—— Bolu Babalola'[A] gorgeously crafted novel'
—— The Washington PostA sweet, charming and wonderfully astute take on humanity and its foibles, this is gorgeous storytelling
—— Psychologies, Book of the MonthThe Lincoln Highway is a joyride...[a] delightful tour de force .. There's so much to enjoy in this generous novel packed with fantastic characters
—— NPR.orgFollowing the runaway success of A Gentleman in Moscow, Amor Towles returns with his third major novel, and we're pleased to say it's another stunner... A gem of a book
—— Woman and Home, Book of the Month[The Lincoln Highway] is reason to rejoice for Towles's millions of fans, who made his first two novels, Rules of Civility and A Gentleman in Moscow, runaway international bestsellers
—— The MillionsTowles' third novel is even more entertaining than his much-acclaimed A Gentleman in Moscow (2016)... A remarkable blend of sweetness and doom, Towles' novel is packed with revelations about the American myth, the art of storytelling, and the unrelenting pull of history. An exhilarating ride through Americana.
—— Kirkus starred review"[The] notion of American openness, of ever-fractalizing free will, coming up against the fickle realities of fate is the tension that powers Towles' exciting, entertaining [...] picaresque . . . Stories can bring us back to ourselves, Towles seems to say, if only we are open to receiving their power . . . Anyone who follows The Lincoln Highway will relish the trip
—— Los Angeles TimesAn enthralling odyssey
—— PeopleAbsorbing
—— USA TodayA wild ride through Americana
—— BuzzFeedHistory [and] adventure collide in The Lincoln Highway . . . The pace is fast and writing concise, making it a digestible read whether in bed or at a loud coffee shop
—— Associated PressMagnificent . . . Towles is a supreme storyteller, and this one-of-a-kind kind of novel isn't to be missed
—— Publishers Weekly[A] playfully thought-provoking novel . . . [Towles] juggles the pieces of his plot deftly, shifting from voice to voice, skirting sentimentality and quirkiness with a touch of wistful regret, and leading up to an ending that is bound to provoke discussion
—— BooklistA new author to me- but I'll be reading Amor's A Gentlemen in Moscow, as I was blown away by this... A heartfelt read, one that makes me think of coming of age film Stand By Me
—— PrimaA natural storyteller, Towles keeps the plot ticking over nicely in a solid holiday listen destined for the big screen
—— Irish ExaminerA perfect paperback
—— The HeraldA book to lose yourself in
—— Muddy Stilettos