Monday's Not Coming

Tiffany D. Jackson

May 2018 · Katherine Tegen Books · Narrated by Imani Parks

About this audiobook

""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?

Ratings and reviews

Absolutely heart wrenching. The realism of this book just made it that much more tragic. It will make you uncomfortable. It talks about difficult issues surrounding race, homophobia, early sexualization, and abuse. But that's what makes this book important. Honestly have had few books that have impacted me in such a way. Also have to give a shout-out to the reader. I don't listen to audiobooks often and am fairly picky on readers but she did an absolutely fabulous job. She put so much emotion and fluctuation in her voice. Never had confusion on which characters were talking or the tone being used. Definitely has shifted my perspective on audiobooks as well.

This book kept me wrapped in the story - a mystery, drama, and horror all rolled into one. A worthy read, if you've got a strong stomach.

One of the best books I have read in a long time! I could not stop! Very good ending

About the author

Tiffany D. Jackson is the New York Times bestselling author of Allegedly, Monday's Not Coming, Let Me Hear a Rhyme, Grown, White Smoke, and The Weight of Blood and coauthor of Blackout and Whiteout. A Walter Dean Myers Honor Book and Coretta Scott King–John Steptoe New Talent Award winner, she received her Bachelor of Arts in film from Howard University, earned her Master of Arts in media studies from the New School, and has over a decade of TV and film experience. The Brooklyn native still resides in the borough she loves. You can visit her at writeinbk.com.