James by Percival Everett (PB)

Meet Jim: enslaved, resourceful, and determined to reclaim his story. In James, Percival Everett reimagines Twain’s classic through Jim’s eyes — witty, rebellious, and far more than Huck’s sidekick. As he plots his escape down the Mississippi, Jim outsmarts hunters, navigates betrayal, and wrestles with freedom’s cost.With razor-sharp humour and searing insight, Everett transforms a caricature into a full, unforgettable man. The result is both an exhilarating adventure and a powerful reckoning with America’s past. Winner of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize, James is a bold, electrifying tale of survival, dignity, and the power of claiming your own voice.