![]() ![]() Jen, who is six months pregnant at the time, faces the realities of an uncertain future, her husband’s freedom, and her friendship with Riley. ![]() They have their friendship tested when Jen’s husband, a city police officer, is involved in the shooting of an unarmed Black teenager. The two women have been friends since kindergarten and have remained as close as sisters even though their lives took different directions. In this novel, they explore race through the friendship of Riley who is Black and Jen who is white. ![]() As an editor, she has published a range of books, with a special emphasis on inspirational stories and memoirs, including numerous New York Times bestsellers. Piazza, who is white, is a bestselling author, podcast creator, and award-winning journalist. Ackerman’s Community Book Club selection for October is, We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride and Jo Piazza. Pride, who is Black, is a writer, editor, and longtime publishing veteran. ![]()
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