Why people recommend it
Kin by Tayari Jones is an engaging novel that has earned enthusiastic praise from critics and readers alike. On The Book Review podcast, MJ Franklin frequently championed the title across multiple episodes. In January 2026, during The Books We're Excited About in Early 2026, Franklin mentioned the novel ahead of its late February release date, building anticipation for the new book by Tayari Jones. Months later, in July 2026, during the episode Let’s Talk About the Best Books of the Year (So Far), Franklin returned to the novel, noting that it was a favorite title he had been strongly advocating for throughout the year. Throughout these appearances, the speaker underscored the exceptional quality of Jones's storytelling and its standout position among contemporary fiction releases. By highlighting Kin at different stages of its rollout, from its initial winter preview to its mid-year acclaim, Franklin positioned Tayari Jones's work as an essential read for anyone following contemporary literature, cementing its reputation as one of the most celebrated novels discussed on the podcast that year.
Who recommended it
- MJ Franklin Recommended
MJ Franklin — 2 mentions
“I have a book that I've been stumping for hard this year, and that book is Kin by T Ari Jones.”
“But the book I wanted to mention is Kin by Tari Jones. Also out on February 24th.”