Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
The Talented Ribkins |
2017 |
Ladee Hubbard |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Rib King |
2021 |
Ladee Hubbard |
Buy |
Ladee Hubbard’s standalone novels explore race, class, and family through the lens of the African American experience. The Talented Ribkins (2017), her award-winning debut, tells the story of a man with an unusual talent who must confront his past during a road trip through the South. The Rib King (2021) is set in an earlier time period and works as a prequel, examining questions of identity and representation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Ladee Hubbard Standalone Novels series?
There are two books in the Ladee Hubbard Standalone Novels series, published between 2017 and 2021.
What is the first book in the Ladee Hubbard Standalone Novels series?
The first book in the Ladee Hubbard Standalone Novels series is The Talented Ribkins, published in 2017.
What is The Talented Ribkins about?
The Talented Ribkins follows Johnny Ribkins, a 72-year-old man with a gift for making perfect maps of any space, as he goes on a road trip through the American South with his young niece. The novel is inspired by W.E.B. Du Bois’ essay about the ‘Talented Tenth.’