14. Tayari Jones: Kin

Tayari Jones’s unforgettable stories are celebrated by critics and readers alike. Her books have received starred reviews from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist; been praised by Oprah and Barack Obama; and appeared on Goodreads’ Most Popular list. She is one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026, spotlighted for her richly moving novels that stand in the tradition of civil rights organizers and the late 20th century Black women’s literary renaissance. She’ll speak about Kin—a stunning portrait of two friends navigating the complexities of life in the American South, and an Oprah’s Book Club pick—alongside the rest of her acclaimed body of work. 

Moderated by Kimberly Bain. 

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