James

May 12

Don't be fooled by the crisp, accessible prose—this novel provocatively stirs the soul. Everett brilliantly reimagines Huck Finn from Jim's perspective, transforming the character into a complex, literate man who names himself James. After reading Twain's classic fifteen times back-to-back (without referencing it while writing!), Everett created something familiar, yet wholly new and beautifully resonant. No wonder it just won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction! This isn't just a must-read because of a prestigious award—it's essential because it explores humanity within inhumanity, showcases language's power to elevate the soul, and testifies to the extraordinary lengths we go for those we love. Absolutely transformative.

Dale Mahfood

Dale Mahfood was born in Kingston, Jamaica, to parents whose roots run deep into the island’s past. He has lived in London, England, and up and down the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, from New England to Florida, where he earned a master’s degree in English Education from Florida International University. All these experiences, together with a career in education, have developed his passion for writing about diverse peoples and places. Dale is a co-founder of the Jamaica Brew Festival, a literary and film festival in South Florida, where he also served as the Literary Program Coordinator for 2024 and 2025. He is currently working on Up From Mountains, Book Two of the Wood and Water Saga series. Dale lives in South Florida with his wife, Janet.

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