 First US edition | |
| Author | Marlon James |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Marie-Guillemine Benoist |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Eighteenth century, slavery |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Published | 2009, Riverhead Books, North America; Oneworld Publications, UK/Australia/NZ |
| Publication place | Jamaica, United States, United Kingdom/Australia |
| Media type | Print, e-book, audiobook |
| Pages | 417 pages |
| ISBN | 1594488576 (North America); ISBN 9781780746524 (UK/Australia/NZ) |
The Book of Night Women is a 2009 novel by Jamaican author Marlon James. The book was first published in hardback on February 19, 2009, by Riverhead Books. The story follows Lilith, a young woman born into slavery, who challenges the boundaries of what is expected of her.
In 2022, the novel was included on the "Big Jubilee Read" list of 70 books by Commonwealth authors, selected to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II.[1]
- ^ "The Big Jubilee Read: A literary celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's record-breaking reign". BBC. 17 April 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2022.