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ISBN: 1250083257

ISBN13: 9781250083258

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Winner of the 2016 Man Booker Prize

Winner of the 2015 National Book Critics Circle Award in Fiction


Named one of the best books of 2015 by The New York Times Book Review and the Wall Street Journal

A biting satire about a young man's isolated upbringing and the race trial that sends him to the Supreme Court, Paul Beatty's The Sellout showcases a comic genius at the top of his...

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hilarious without foregoing the important social commentary

I first read this during my undergraduate orientation, day 1. Feeling alone as a Black student on a predominantly white campus, this book was exactly what I needed that week. It is unapologetically hilarious and bizarre at times, but with every page you think "wow, it really be like that, though." I've since had tons of other people read this because of the powerful commentary embedded in the story, and also the superb storytelling. This book is a must for every social justice advocate out there.

The Sellout Mentions in Our Blog

The Sellout in The 100 Best Books of the Century?
The 100 Best Books of the Century?
Published by Ashly Moore Sheldon • July 28, 2024

A few weeks ago, The New York Times Book Review published a piece entitled The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century and it has garnered lots of attention. Here's a look at the list, along with highlights, a reading guide, and more.

The Sellout in 11 Book Releases We're Excited About This Month
11 Book Releases We're Excited About This Month
Published by Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 06, 2021

It's a new year and for us that means lots of new books to curl up with on these cold winter days! January is packed with must-reads. Here are eleven releases that we're excited about this month, along with suggestions of what you might want to read first.

The Sellout in 9 Must-Read Books by Contemporary Black Authors
9 Must-Read Books by Contemporary Black Authors
Published by Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 05, 2020

For Black History month we've decided to bring you a series featuring great black writers from four distinct genres. This week, our focus is contemporary authors—from the Harlem Renaissance groundbreakers to exciting newcomers of today.

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