Wandering in Strange Lands

Wandering in Strange Lands

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	Print
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.

Reception

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:

• Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for History & Biography (2020)[10]
• Booklist Top of the List for Adult Nonfiction (2020)[11][12]
• Booklist Editors' Choice for Adult Books (2020)[13]

The audiobook was lauded by BuzzFeed[1] and was an Audie Award for Nonfiction (2021) finalist.[14]

References

1. "Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots". IndieBound. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
2. "Nonfiction Book Review: Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots by Morgan Jerkins". Publishers Weekly. 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
3. Hawkins, LaParis (April 1, 2020). "Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots". Booklist. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
4. "Wandering in Strange Lands". Kirkus Reviews. February 5, 2020. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
5. "Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots". Library Journal. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
6. "'Wandering in Strange Lands' Is One of the 100 Must-Read Books of 2020". Time. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
7. Hussey, Rebecca (2020-10-16). "5 Great New Nonfiction Books to Help Understand Our Times". BOOK RIOT. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
8. Herndon, Jaime (2020-03-27). "Exploring America Through Books". BOOK RIOT. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
9. Sackton, Laura (2020-06-04). "45 Upcoming Books By Black Authors You Can Preorder Right Now". BOOK RIOT. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
10. "Goodreads Choice Award Winners". Goodreads. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
11. "Top of the List: 2020". Booklist. January 1, 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
12. Carr, Melissa (2020-12-14). "Booklist's 2020 Top of the List and Editors' Choice announced". American Library Association. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
13. "Booklist Editors' Choice: Adult Books, 2020". Booklist. January 1, 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-27.
14. Pereira, Carina (2021-02-24). "Meet The 2021 Audie Awards Finalists". BOOK RIOT. Retrieved 2021-09-27.