Harlem Rhapsody vs The Mad Wife: Which Should You Read?

Cover of Harlem Rhapsody Harlem Rhapsody Victoria Christopher Murray ★★★★☆ 4.1 400 pages · ≈ 7 h 24 m · Moderate

Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR!“A gripping narrative, don't miss this historical fiction about the woman who kicked off the Harlem Renaissance.”—People Magazine“A page turner and history lesson at once, Harlem…

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Cover of The Mad Wife The Mad Wife Meagan Church ★★★★☆ 3.9 321 pages · ≈ 5 h 57 m · Moderate

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom bestselling author Meagan Church comes a haunting exploration of identity, motherhood, and the suffocating grip of societal expectations that will leave you questioning the…

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How to choose

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Harlem RhapsodyThe Mad Wife
Goodreads 4.1 (10758) 3.9 (173928)
Hardcover 4.1 (7) 3.7 (65)
Apple Books 4.5 (79) 4.0 (489)

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Harlem RhapsodyThe Mad Wife
Ratings 10758 173928
Editions 2 —
Pages 400 321

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