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The verdict
The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois
GOOD PRICE.
This is a historical fiction novel that follows Ailey Pearl Garfield from childhood through adulthood as she navigates her identity as a Black American, moving between her life in the northern city and summers in rural Georgia where her family has roots going back to slavery. The book traces her family's journey across centuries, from the colonial slave trade through the Civil War to modern times, exploring themes of belonging, trauma, and resilience that the author connects to W.E.B. Du Bois's concept of double consciousness.
$11.35
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- This is a debut novel by an established poet, so the writing style is notably literary and layered rather than straightforward storytelling.
- The book is quite long and ambitious in scope, covering multiple generations and centuries of American history through one family's perspective, which means it's a substantial commitment to read.
- It was selected for Oprah's Book Club and won major literary awards, so if you're looking for contemporary fiction that's getting serious critical attention, this one qualifies.
As of Aug 31, the The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois is a good price at $11.35 — versus a $11.34 typical price and a $7.97 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
A fair price — but not a real “sale.”
Sale check Amazon shows “43% off,” measured against a $20 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $11 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $20 “list price” untouched for 51 months — while the item actually sold for about $11. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 5.3 × 1.9 × 8 in
- Weight
- 1.25 lb