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The Other Black Girl

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The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris is a gripping novel set within the competitive world of New York City publishing. It follows the story of Nella, the only Black employee at Wagner Books, whose life is upended when another Black girl, Hazel, starts working in the office. As office drama unfolds, Nella begins to receive threatening notes, leading to a thrilling exploration of race, privilege, and ambition.
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You might enjoy this intriguing read if you're fascinated by the complexities of workplace dynamics and identity, woven with a touch of suspense. It offers a compelling exploration of race and privilege, set against the backdrop of the competitive publishing world. If you're captivated by stories that blend social commentary with gripping plot twists, this book would be a perfect addition to your collection.

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The Other Black Girl

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOLLINGER EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE FOR COMIC FICTION

‘One of the biggest reads of the summer, and for good reason’ INDEPENDENT

‘Enormously fun . . . A joyous thrill ride of a book’ VOX

‘Candice Carty-Williams’ Queenie crossed with Jordan Peele’s Get Out . . . Slick and addictive’ METRO


Twenty-six-year-old editorial assistant Nella Rogers is tired of being the only Black employee at Wagner Books. Fed up with the isolation and the micro-aggressions, she's thrilled when Hazel starts working in the cubicle beside hers. They've only just started comparing natural hair care regimens, though, when a string of uncomfortable events cause Nella to become Public Enemy Number One and Hazel, the Office Darling.

Then the notes begin to appear on Nella's desk: LEAVE WAGNER. NOW.

It's hard to believe Hazel is behind these hostile messages. But as Nella starts to spiral and obsess over the sinister forces at play, she soon realises that there is a lot more at stake than her career.

Dark, funny and furiously entertaining, The Other Black Girl will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last twist.


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‘One of the books of the year . . . Will blow your mind’ STYLIST

‘Super-smart, dryly funny’ RED

‘Page-turning, toe-curling, thrilling. You won’t put this one down’ BLACK GIRLS BOOK CLUB FOR REFINERY29

‘Sharp, satirical and fun’ DAILY MAIL

‘Bright and funny . . . You will turn page after page in your eagerness to unravel this novel’ OYINKAN BRAITHWAITE, NEW YORK TIMES

‘The funniest, wildest, deepest, most thought-provoking ride of a book’ ATTICA LOCKE

‘The year’s most buzzed-about debut more than lives up to the hype’ i

‘Very, very funny and acutely observed’ ELIZABETH DAY

‘It should be at the top of your summer reading list’ WASHINGTON POST

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The Other Black Girl is praised for its blend of office satire and thriller elements, with reviewers highlighting its fresh approach to addressing race and class dynamics in the publishing industry. The book is described as a clever and original piece, drawing comparisons to works by Octavia Butler and Raven Leilani, with an unexpected twist that has left readers captivated. Critics have lauded Zakiya Dalila Harris's debut as both insightful and entertaining, applauding its sharp social commentary and engaging narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526630360

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Zakiya Dalila Harris spent three years at Knopf before leaving to write The Other Black Girl. Prior to working in publishing, she received her MFA in creative writing from the New School and she currently teaches writing to children at Writopia Lab. Her work has appeared in Guernica and she reviews for The Rumpus. She lives in New York.

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