Monday's Not Coming

Written by Tiffany D. Jackson

Narrated by Imani Parks

""Jackson’s characters and their heart-wrenching story linger long after the final page, urging readers to advocate for those who are disenfranchised and forgotten by society and the system."" (Publishers Weekly, ""An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List"")

From the critically acclaimed author of Allegedly, Tiffany D. Jackson, comes a gripping novel about the mystery of one teenage girl’s disappearance and the traumatic effects of the truth.

Monday Charles is missing, and only Claudia seems to notice. Claudia and Monday have always been inseparable—more sisters than friends. So when Monday doesn’t turn up for the first day of school, Claudia’s worried.

When she doesn’t show for the second day, or second week, Claudia knows that something is wrong. Monday wouldn’t just leave her to endure tests and bullies alone. Not after last year’s rumors and not with her grades on the line. Now Claudia needs her best—and only—friend more than ever. But Monday’s mother refuses to give Claudia a straight answer, and Monday’s sister April is even less help.

As Claudia digs deeper into her friend’s disappearance, she discovers that no one seems to remember the last time they saw Monday. How can a teenage girl just vanish without anyone noticing that she’s gone?

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: May 22, 2018
• ISBN: 9780062841964

Tiffany D. Jackson

Tiffany D. Jackson is the New York Times bestselling author of Allegedly, Monday's Not Coming, Let Me Hear a Rhyme, Grown, White Smoke, The Weight of Blood, and The Scammer. A Margaret A. Edwards Award and Coretta Scott King–John Steptoe New Talent Award winner, the Brooklyn native is splitting her time between the South and the borough she loves. You can visit her at writeinbk.com

Reviews for Monday's Not Coming

[clo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was such an amazing book. I couldn’t stop listening to it because I had to know what happened! It also made me cry ?

[kmartin802_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a story of a girl who is looking for her missing friend. Claudia and Monday have been best friends since first grade but, when Claudia returns from a summer spent with her Grandmamma in Georgia, Monday is gone. They had big plans for this eighth grade year and Claudia can't imagine spending it without her best friend.The main problem is that no one else thinks that Monday's disappearance is a problem. Claudia's mother says maybe she's sick. The school says she never enrolled. And even Claudia's favorite English teacher isn't able to get any answers when she questions the school or social services. Claudia keeps trying to call but the number is out of service. Despite the fact that her mother doesn't want her to go to Claudia's neighborhood which is the most dangerous in Washington, DC, Claudia doesn't find out anything when she talks to Monday's mother. Monday's older sister keeps giving her conflicting stories, i.e. that she's home sick, that she is living with her father, that she is living with an aunt. Claudia really needs her friend at school. She is dyslexic but has been able to cover it up because Monday has been doing her writing for her and reading to her. Despite her learning disability, which she will do anything to hide, she is a talented dancer who has been moved up to a higher age level at her dancing school and talented as an artist which mainly shows up in the creative way she does nails.The story is pretty straightforward and doesn't have a happy ending but the writing style adds depth to the story by shifting around in time with each chapter. Here are the first four chapter titles so that you can see what I mean: September, The Before, The After, One Year Before the Before. I was right there with Claudia feeling her frustration as she couldn't get anyone to care as much about Monday's disappearance as she did. The story was horrifying, heart-breaking, and the kind of story that will haunt my thoughts for a long time.

[Vinna · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book was one of the most attention grabbing books I have read in a long time. Although at first it was a little confusing with the chapters, before the before, after the before. I wasn’t expecting the end to be what the end was. It felt so real because it can and has happened to people or communities in real life. Monday is not coming is definitely a must read, and makes me think about how the trauma of the past can affect the future

[Tina Triantafillou · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Freaking brilliant. I haven’t cried so much for so long in my life! I can’t say anymore otherwise I’ll start crying again. That story was heart wrenching.

[Amber Lawrence · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Mind blowing story. I felt like I was right there with Claudia, felt her pain and anguish. What an emotional tale could be ripped right out of the headlines. Thank you for telling this story!

[Seran · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book but left a lot of loose ends that I want to know the answers to.

[LaTorya Spears · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I want to fight just about every adult in this book. I’m terrified that Monday could be any young person I know.

[Rasheda Waldemar · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Genuinely surprised how much I enjoyed this due to it being a YA but there’s so many parts where even though I already knew how it would end, I just kept wanting to know more and more. The switches between time periods was actually done well with the inclusion of the mini chapters for Claudia’s thoughts. Important message for society on the most marginalised lives and the neglect from the system that costs the lives of many innocent people, and destroys the ones around them. Will probably think about this book for a while.

[Tasha Parker · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was a Great read I didn't know it was a young adult book,I picked it because of the title. So I was reading it from a mother's perspective and I could relate to Claudia's mother. It was so sad at some points of the book, I can sympathize with her losing her best friend it could be devastating especially for her because she was an only child.

[Cara Jackson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I was in such suspense the whole time. I’ve never cried over a book before.

[statia hickey · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was written well. The story line kept me engaged and thirsty for the next page.

[Tedra Walker · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Beautifully written. This text dealt with real issues teens experience. The culture is so intertwined into the story from the lingo to popular local music. I rearely feel my heart drop when I read novels. This one hurt.

[Shavonna Futrell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was a very engaging story it kept me on edge. You kind of a knew what happened but just had to keep reading to find out how it happened. I would have never guessed at the way it turned out and what was going on the whole time.

[SandraNichelle · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

i liked the mind twist at the end. very good read. claudia was a very good loyal friend

[alyssa.helkowski · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I’ve never written a book review before this book pulled at my heartstrings by the end of the book I was in tears.

The narrator did such a good job, invoicing the characters tones where you could visualize each character. This book is loosely based on a true crime. There’s not much else I can say because I don’t wanna give up the plot. The writer did an amazing job detailing the story. I felt like I was inside of it innocent

[Farhiya Mohamud · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

amazing book !! Definitely kept me on my toes but , it was such a sad story

[Irene Muthini · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This was an okay read. Nothing to write home about.

[sredwine71 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very Good Book! I would recommend it. Mental health and our kids need to be priority

[ronniesgirl0705 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed this book!!!! Definitely caught me off guard but ended up coming together towards the end!!!! A book to add to your reading list!

[Shelby Caitlyn Kane · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is one of the best books I’ve listened to in awhile. Very well written and which made a fantastic audiobook! The narrator was also excellent♥️

[Jamel Anderson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really good story, good narration. Some parts were a little difficult to listen to but was really good and overall.

[Chelsea Jones · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was a lot to take in but well written . Definitely gave me a lot anxiety in the end but a good read .

[garrettjessica688 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Gut Wrenching! It kept me on the edge of my seat.

[Tam · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Emotional rollercoaster
Beautiful story
Great words
I think we can all learn something from this book,,, see something, say something. Wow!!! The story just came off the pages.

[kimcrow36 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good story! Felt all the emotions!! Definitely will recommend it to everyone

[Nikki Chandler · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Once I started, I didnt want to stop! A must read!

[kinkynaturalsaved · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I absolutely enjoyed this book so many different emotions by it was a great listen

[Iyanna Boyd · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book crushed me to my core! It is beautifully written, but such a heartbreaking story. Worth the read

[brookescassi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Could not stop listening. Gripping. Heartbreaking story told beautifully. 10/10.

[Candace Lucas · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's an awesome story with a great perspective. I loved it.