My Monticello

THE most powerful read of summer 2022

By Jocelyn Nicole Johnson | Publisher: Random House

About the book

'Riveting' Guardian
'Electrifying' Colson Whitehead

When the world collapses, where will you run?

After rolling blackouts and epic storms engulf America, the neighbourhood of First Street, Charlottesville comes under attack by violent white supremacists. A small group of families, friends and strangers flee for their lives, taking refuge in Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's historic plantation home in the hills above the town.

Over nineteen heart-stopping days the group, led by Da'Naisha Love - a young Black descendant of Jefferson and Sally Hemings - find ways to survive as the world burns beneath them. But with the terror below coming closer, they must decide how far they're willing to go to protect what's theirs . . .

'Absolutely unforgettable' Roxane Gay
'Stunning' Mail on Sunday

Editions of My Monticello

Paperback
ISBN 9781529115055
EBook
ISBN 9781473594555
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9781529191578

Read an Excerpt

'Riveting' Guardian
'Electrifying' Colson Whitehead

When the world collapses, where will you run?

After rolling blackouts and epic storms engulf America, the neighbourhood of First Street, Charlottesville comes under attack by violent white supremacists. A small group of families, friends and strangers flee for their lives, taking refuge in Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's historic plantation home in the hills above the town.

Over nineteen heart-stopping days the group, led by Da'Naisha Love - a young Black descendant of Jefferson and Sally Hemings - find ways to survive as the world burns beneath them. But with the terror below coming closer, they must decide how far they're willing to go to protect what's theirs . . .

'Absolutely unforgettable' Roxane Gay
'Stunning' Mail on Sunday

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Monticello about?

'Riveting' Guardian
'Electrifying' Colson Whitehead

When the world collapses, where will you run?

After rolling blackouts and epic storms engulf America, the neighbourhood of First Street, Charlottesville comes under attack by violent white supremacists. A small group of families, friends and strangers flee for their lives, taking refuge in Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's historic plantation home in the hills above the town.

Over nineteen heart-stopping days the group, led by Da'Naisha Love - a young Black descendant of Jefferson and Sally Hemings - find ways to survive as the world burns beneath them. But with the terror below coming closer, they must decide how far they're willing to go to protect what's theirs . . .

'Absolutely unforgettable' Roxane Gay
'Stunning' Mail on Sunday

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in My Monticello?

Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general

Where can I read a sample of My Monticello?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529115055

Who is/are the Author/s of the book My Monticello?

Jocelyn Nicole Johnson

Who is the Publisher of the book My Monticello?

Random House

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

My Monticello is available as paperback(ISBN 9781529115055) and ebook(ISBN 9781473594555) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781529191578)

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