The House of Eve

By: Sadeqa Johnson

Narrated by: Ariel Blake, Nicole Lewis, Sadeqa Johnson

Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

REESE’S FEBRUARY 2023 BOOK CLUB PICK

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“Amazing…These two women’s lives intersect in the most wonderful and unlikely of ways. I was completely surprised by the ending of this beautifully told and written book.”—Reese Witherspoon

“A triumph of historical fiction” (The Washington Post) set in 1950s Philadelphia and Washington, DC, that explores what it means to be a woman and a mother, and how much one is willing to sacrifice to achieve her greatest goal.

1950s Philadelphia: fifteen-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to becoming the first in her family to attend college, in spite of having a mother more interested in keeping a man than raising a daughter. But a taboo love affair threatens to pull her back down into the poverty and desperation that has been passed on to her like a birthright.

Eleanor Quarles arrives in Washington, DC, with ambition and secrets. When she meets the handsome William Pride at Howard University, they fall madly in love. But William hails from one of DC’s elite wealthy Black families, and his par­ents don’t let just anyone into their fold. Eleanor hopes that a baby will make her finally feel at home in William’s family and grant her the life she’s been searching for. But having a baby—and fitting in—is easier said than done.

With their stories colliding in the most unexpected of ways, Ruby and Eleanor will both make decisions that shape the trajectory of their lives.

©2023 Sadeqa Johnson (P)2023 Simon & Schuster, Inc.

I want more!!!! I enjoyed every bit of this book!

This book gave me everything I could want from a book and more. Wonderfully written and all I can say is I want more! Love iit! Sadeqa did it again!

Could not put it down!

It was stunning how she was able to weave in the characters from her past book. Hoping for more.

Well done - great historical story

I truly enjoyed learning about the rich history of the Washington DC elite. Loved the ending and wish the book would continue!

Get this Book!

This is a captivating read! I finished the entire book in two days. Worth it

Well Written

Listened to this book on Audible after reading The Yellow Wife (AMAZING BOOK, THOUGH TRAGIC TALE). The story was well done, and Ruby’s voice was well cast. Eleanor’s voice, however, was entirely too whimsical, almost sit-comish, and I felt it lessened the quality of the
story itself. You may want to read this instead of listening to it.

Great read!

This was a amazing read. I feel like the ending left room for the possibility of there being a sequel but in the same breathe gave us enough to be satisfied in case there was not. Highly recommend!

A Touching Story

I could relate to so many parts of this book, and it was a beautiful novel - eye opening with powerful truths in the storytelling. I can’t wait to explore other books by this author.

I DID NOT LIKE THIS BOOK!

I guess book is just not for me. I did not like the story. The way AA people acted and treated each other was so sad. I have heard many stories growing up but it still angers me to sadness! Shameful behaviors! The J Community shame on you too. I felt a deep sorrow for the women who dealt with those people who would use name of the Lord to do what they did. But I do realize this is and was the world we live in.

Outstanding Book

This book told some amazing stories that were heartfelt. Can’t wait for the next one.

Amazing story!

The characters, story and performances are top notch. Wow! Well done!! I couldn’t stop listening!