Robert Jones, Jr. on The Prophets | Literary Wine Down

Robert Jones Jr. joins me for Literary Wine Down to discuss The Prophets. Set on a plantation in the Deep South, the novel centers on Isaiah and Samuel, two enslaved young men whose love for one another becomes a source of comfort, strength, and resistance in a brutal world. As those around them try to control, punish, and define their bond, Isaiah and Samuel hold tightly to the humanity and tenderness they have found together. Told with lyrical power and emotional depth, The Prophets is a story of love, survival, faith, and the enduring need to be seen fully. We talk about Isaiah and Samuel, reclaiming erased histories, and how Robert Jones Jr. crafted a novel that is both heartbreaking and unforgettable. ✨ Subscribe for more conversations with authors 🍷 Follow along on Instagram:   / spinesvines   📚 Explore more at https://spinesvines.com — About Literary Wine Down Literary Wine Down is a conversation series where books, storytelling, and culture come together. Each episode features an author discussing their work, creative process, and the stories that stay with us long after the final page. — Come for the book. Stay for the conversation. For readers who want more than just the story. Originally recorded in April 2022.