Booksology It all started in 4th grade
When Colson Whitehead learned about the subway in fourth grade, he, like many young people, thought, actual Railway. The idea of creating a story based on that premise stuck with him, but it seemed too scary to work on for long. After workshopping the idea with his wife, agent, therapist, and editor, he sat down to make it a reality in 2014.
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take this to the club
subway It’s a great book club choice (just like Oprah’s). This series of questions and reading guides have you covered.
Recommended books
If you’re new to Colson Whitehead, welcome! Here’s how to navigate his fascinating catalog. And if you want to read more books that remix real events, here’s a list of other history books to scratch that itch.
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