Home by Toni Morrison

When Frank Money receives a letter that reads, "She be dead," he journeys to Georgia to bring his sister home, but memories of their difficult childhood and his traumatic experiences during the Korean War resurface. This short by deeply moving novel from Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison explores poverty, fear and racism. At its heart, two characters struggle to find their place in a chaotic world and the courage to overcome fear and rediscover their sense of self.

Home, Toni Morrison, $26.