Black in Blues by Imani Perry Fantasy Lila’s impeccably manicured life begins

Lila’s impeccably manicured life begins to unravel on the therapy couch—and Jonah is just the man to pick up the pieces

Early twentieth century

A deal is struck

In the hours before dawn at a local summer camp

trust must be earned

Black in Blues by Imani Perry Fantasy Lila’s impeccably manicured life beginsA "vast, multifaceted and enchanting" (Minneapolis Star Tribune) meditation on the color blue and its fascinating role in Black history and culture, from National Book Award winner Imani Perry, "the most important interpreter of Black life in our time" (Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.) Throughout history, the concept of Blackness has been remarkably intertwined with another color: blue. In daily life, it is evoked in countless ways. Blue skies and blue water