Sep 24, 2026 · 14 min · 10 segments
Tayari Jones’ “Kin” follows two sisters whose lives are shaped by family, race, and the complicated bonds that connect them. Hosts Kacy and Tyler discuss Jones’ powerful story and explore the book’s…
yes.
So Tayari Jones, she's written several novels.
This is a follow-up.
They're not connected, but this is, I think, the second she's written.
It's been about six years since she put that out, so it's been some time.
People are
kind of talking about it.
And the premise of this book is two young girls are both born without parents.
Right.
They're born with parents, but they lose them very quickly.
Sorry.
Thank you.
This isn't a spoiler, really.
It's on the first couple pages.
One of them, her mother is killed by her father, who then kills himself.
So that is what kind of book we're talking about here.
It's heavy.
It's
yes.
So Tayari Jones, she's written several novels.
This is a follow-up.
They're not connected, but this is, I think, the second she's written.
It's been about six years since she put that out, so it's been some time.
People are
kind of talking about it.
And the premise of this book is two young girls are both born without parents.
Right.
They're born with parents, but they lose them very quickly.
Sorry.
Thank you.
This isn't a spoiler, really.
It's on the first couple pages.
One of them, her mother is killed by her father, who then kills himself.
So that is what kind of book we're talking about here.
It's heavy.
It's
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