A review by emmkayt
Harlem Is Nowhere : A Journey to the Mecca of Black America by Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts

4.0

Took me a long time to read, but I enjoyed it hugely. Contemplative, meandering, and fascinating exploration of the history and significance of Harlem by a young writer from Texas who moves to the neighbourhood. She acts as a flaneur and observer, noting phrases in old clippings and her neighbours' speech, musing about the rich cultural and political history of the area and the effects of gentrification. It's not organized in any kind of obvious way, but I found it really rich. 4.5 stars.