Can’t get enough of Cynthia Bond’s Ruby? Immerse yourself in the author’s world, hang out with Ephram Jennings and Ruby Bell just a little longer, and discover hidden treasures with this Sidekick.

Warning: This is an independent companion to Ruby, meant to enhance your experience of the novel. If you have not yet bought Cynthia Bond’s novel, make sure to purchase it before buying this unofficial Sidekick.

Ruby Bell strikes an unforgettable figure as she wanders the streets of Liberty, Texas, mud caked in her hair, her mind haunted by spirits which will not leave her. But Ephram Jennings doesn’t just see the local madwoman when Ruby passes by: he sees the remarkable girl he’s known and loved since he was a boy. Their story leads us straight into the heart of racism, cruelty, and suffering—but in that dark world, we encounter the possibility of new beginnings and witness the power of love.

Cynthia Bond’s debut novel attracted national attention when Oprah featured it as her new book club pick, saying, “I found the language and descriptions so vividly compelling that sometimes I would have to take a breath and repeat the sentences out loud."

With this Sidekick, you’ll:

• Delve deep into the hidden motives and psyches of the characters you’ve come to know and love

• Learn what you might have missed on your first read of Bond’s novel

• Uncover some of the novel’s hidden gems and underlying themes

• Explore possible alternate endings and imagine ideas for a sequel

• Get a chance to discuss Ruby with other savvy readers

Sidekicks are entertaining and insightful reading companions, filled with delightful commentary and thought-provoking questions. Readers have raved that they "really put you in touch with the many layers of the novel," "keep you entertained even longer," and are "perfect if you want a vivid understanding of the story." Designed to be read side by side with the novels they complement, they’ll give you even more reasons to love some of today’s best books.