![]() | |
Author | Morgan Jerkins |
---|---|
Audio read by | Morgan Jerkins |
Language | English |
Genre | Memoir |
Publisher | Harper |
Publication date | August 4, 2020 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | |
ISBN | 978-0-062-87304-0 |
Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots is a memoir by Morgan Jerkins, published on August 4, 2020 by Harper.
Wandering in Strange Lands received excellent reviews from The New York Times [1] and Publishers Weekly , [2] as well as a starred review from Booklist . [3] The book was also well-reviewed by Kirkus, [4] USA Today , and BookPage. [1] Library Journal gave it a mixed review. [5]
The book landed on several "Best of" lists, including Time's "100 Must-Read Books of 2020" [6] and Good Housekeeping's "Best Books of the Year." [1] Book Riot featured it in the following listicles: "5 Great New Nonfiction Books to Help Understand Our Times", [7] "Exploring America Through Books", [8] and "45 Upcoming Books By Black Authors You Can Preorder Right Now." [9]
The book also received the following accolades:
The audiobook was lauded by BuzzFeed [1] and was an Audie Award for Nonfiction (2021) finalist. [14]