Critics' first impressions of James Baldwin's novels

Author James Baldwin was born on this day ninety-nine years ago.

He's best known for the works Go Tell It on the Mountain and Notes of a Native Son, though some of his other work — like the children's book Little Man, Little Man and the novel If Beale Street Could Talk — has gained popularity more recently as well.

Whether you've read his books or are looking for a suggestion, you'll want to mark Baldwin's birth by checking out today's post from Literary Hub.

In it, they compile early reviews of all of Baldwin's novels.

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