Talking Toni: Jazz

In one month me and my bookish friend C. Elyse are hosting our second Talking Toni Zoom Discussion.

With the help of those who joined us last time we collectively agreed that we would read Jazz next in celebration of Juneteenth

This post is not only a reminder for those who have already registered, but filled with resources to aid in making in through the book.

Toni’s writing style is unmatched and has a reputation for being intimidating.

According to the N.Y. Times, Jazz, is her most challenging novel and is purported to have been her favorite.”

I started reading it years ago and did not finish. Up til now, it’s been collecting dust on the shelf. Now, i’m picking it back up with my community to make sure i make it through the end 🤭

By the way, to eliminate Zoom bombers, unregistered attendees will not be granted access to the Zoom room!

Chronology of Toni Morrison's Jazz

‘All that Jazz’ May 1992 Interview

Charlie Rose 1993 Jazz Interview (YouTube)

Toni Reads An Excerpt from Jazz

Penguin Audiobooks Now Has Jazz Read by Bahni Turpin (my fav narrator 😩)

On Morrison ‘Jazz, Now’ (p.180-206)

Purchase the book Here

Orange Crate Art

A Sip, A Shoutout, & A Sentence