Spoilers for “Beloved” (1987) ahead. “Beloved” (1987) by Toni Morrison is the most transformative novel I have ever read.

That scarcest—and most precious—of the world’s resources: character. A spirit—of fortitude ... Someone once asked Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison how we survive whole in the world.

Kannapolis resident Amanda Raymond has always had a passion for books. Reading has allowed her to explore new lands and go on ...

Long-term, it has a chilling effect, silencing certain voices and shifting the publishing industry to more lucrative fare, limiting our choices.

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Beloved by Toni Morrison. This moving American story ... Actually, I’d want this book signed by the main character, Alan Karlsson.

This effect was compounded when I was introduced by my older sister to works like “Native Son” by Richard Wright, “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker, and “Beloved” by Toni Morrison far ...