{"product_id":"they-dream-in-gold-isbn-9781638932796","title":"They Dream in Gold","description":"\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Extraordinary . . . a powerful and poignant exploration of the African diaspora and global Black identity . . . This book moves like the storm Sennaar begins it with.” —\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eReal Simple\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2024 • A \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of Summer • A \u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of July\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA “luminous” (Tara Conklin) literary debut following two dreamers, one intercultural family, and the diasporic pursuit of home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhen Bonnie and Mansour meet in New York in 1968—his piercing gaze in a downtown jazz club threatening to carry her away—their connection is undeniable. Both from fractured homes, with childhoods spent crossing the Atlantic, they quickly find peace with each other. And as Mansour’s soaring Senegalese melodies continue to break new ground, keeping time with the sound of revolution and taking him and Bonnie from Paris to Rio and Switzerland, it seems as though happiness might finally be around the corner for them both.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen Mansour goes missing. His Spanish tour was only meant to last three weeks, but three months later, he and his band have not returned. In his absence, Bonnie reckons with her memories of him, and comes to understand that the hopes of so many women—her mother and grandmother; his mother, aunt, childhood friend—rest on her perseverance. Stirred by the life growing inside her, Bonnie puts a plan in action to find him.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpanning two decades and moving through the hotbeds of the African diaspora, \u003ci\u003eThey Dream in Gold \u003c\/i\u003eis an epic yet intimate exploration of the migrant hunger for belonging and a powerful, intergenerational testament to our shared humanity, for lovers of Tara Stringfellow’s \u003ci\u003eMemphis\u003c\/i\u003e and Abi Daré’s \u003ci\u003eThe Girl with the Louding Voice\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Epic and hauntingly beautiful.” ―Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Wholly original.” ―Thao Thai\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eOne of the most beautiful debuts I’ve ever read.” ―Dawnie Walton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003ci\u003eReal Simple \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of 2024 • A \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of Summer • A TIME Best Book of July\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Extraordinary . . . a powerful and poignant exploration of the African diaspora and global Black identity . . . This book moves like the storm Sennaar begins it with, revealing how we are all interlinked in a global community, just as these characters, timelines and narratives are entangled.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Wow. What a book! \u003ci\u003eThey Dream in Gold\u003c\/i\u003e is a gorgeous symphony of voices and cities and art, tied together by a stunning love story and a mysterious disappearance. In luminous language, with characters who sweat, bleed and sing, Mai Sennaar has written a debut that soars and kept me turning pages long after my bedtime. What a thrill to read a new writer with this much heart and vision.” \u003cb\u003e—Tara Conklin, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Romantics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Throughout this sweeping story, a vivid ensemble of women’s voices express the search for home. Playwright and filmmaker Sennaar has created a cast of inedible characters, from Paris to Brazil to Switzerland, and across America, to populate this rich debut novel about Black identity.” \u003cb\u003e—Center for Fiction (First Novel Prize 2024 Shortlist)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Exquisitely written, \u003ci\u003eThey Dream in Gold\u003c\/i\u003e is an epic and hauntingly beautiful story, each page shimmering like gold, woven by Mai Sennaar’s astounding talent as a debut author whose work I look forward to reading during the years to come.” \u003cb\u003e—Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, internationally best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Mountains Sing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Expansive, evocative . . . Sennaar’s writing is eloquent and transportive as she conjures each scene with depth and detail, whether describing a sumptuous meal or the intensifying crescendo of a song . . . A dynamic and impressive debut by a talented new novelist.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A symphonic feat of wisdom and breathtaking verve, \u003ci\u003eThey Dream in Gold\u003c\/i\u003e is a revelation of a novel that readers won't soon forget. Spanning continents and decades of sociopolitical changes, this wholly original, whirlwind story deftly illuminates the tensions of art and humanity with fresh language and vivid characters. Mai Sennaar is a rare, daring talent who wrings emotion and beauty from each page, each word, and leaves you thirsting for more still.” \u003cb\u003e—Thao Thai, author of \u003ci\u003eBanyan Moon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A remarkable chronicle of a young couple separated by mysterious circumstances and their families’ attempts to forge better lives in the American South and Senegal . . . Sennaar impresses with her colorful cast of characters and deep well of stories. It’s a stunner.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"They Dream in Gold \u003c\/i\u003eis one of the most beautiful debuts I’ve ever read—musical, magical, and full of tenderness for the unique histories and identities entwined in love.” \u003cb\u003e—Dawnie Walton, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Final Revival of Opal \u0026amp; Nev\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Playwright and director Mai Sennaar’s debut novel, \u003ci\u003eThey Dream in Gold\u003c\/i\u003e, crackles. Her prose is elemental, flowing like a river at times, then burning like fire, heightening the reader’s senses until all five mingle into one . . . Sennaar moves swiftly back and forth across continents and generations to tell a vividly realized story of family, identity and love . . . Unreserved and confident, Sennaar’s piercing narrative voice reverberates through a novel pulsing with all the intensity it takes to compose a life and make it sing.” \u003cb\u003e—Melissa Brown, \u003ci\u003eBookpage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThey Dream in Gold\u003c\/i\u003e sends us on a journey around the world with a remarkable cast of women in search of belonging and the realization of their dreams. Sennaar tells their story with a musician’s ear for rhythm and subtlety, and indeed, music and love beat strong in the heart of this powerful debut. I would follow these characters anywhere.” \u003cb\u003e—Laura Warrell, author of\u003ci\u003eSweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A tender romance that spans decades, generations, and continents . . . In detailing their plight, Sennaar unveils a story about motherhood, the African diaspora, and the resilience of Black women.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eTIME\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThey Dream in Gold \u003c\/i\u003eis a roving and kaleidoscopic masterpiece. Mai Sennaar writes toward all that is inexplicable, impossible, paradoxical about diasporic longing, regret, ambition, and redemption.” \u003cb\u003e—Elysha Chang, author of \u003ci\u003eA Quitter’s Paradise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An around-the-world adventure . . . exploring how our geographic history shapes us.”\u003cb\u003e —Kristyn Kusek Lewis, \u003ci\u003eReal Simple\u003c\/i\u003e (“Top Picks for Book Club \u0026amp; Beyond”)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A joyful journey that will have you yearning to seize life with all your heart.” \u003cb\u003e—Mikki Brammer, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Collected Regrets of Clover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[Sennaar] weaves cultural and musical references to Senegal into what begins as a love story but extends as a tribute to both the resilience of Black women and the enduring presence of the Black diaspora.” \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e—BmoreArt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A mouthwatering delight. A reader traverses half the globe through this story, becomes a singer and a dancer and a chef; and is welcomed into a formidable community of women where love is the unshakeable glue. Subtle yet striking, \u003ci\u003eThey Dream in Gold\u003c\/i\u003e is a remarkable comment on motherhood, diaspora, and ambition.” \u003cb\u003e—Sarah Jessica Parker, SJP Lit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Building a remarkable tapestry of lives buffeted by fate, this lyrical, tender epic explores migration, diaspora, motherhood, and ambition.” \u003cb\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBookseller\u003c\/i\u003e(UK)\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"SJP Lit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233775038693,"sku":"NP9781638932796","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781638932796.jpg?v=1767742426","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/they-dream-in-gold-isbn-9781638932796","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}