Come and Get It: A GMA Book Club Pick

Come and Get It: A GMA Book Club Pick is an insightful exploration of the tumultuous yet transformative journey of young adulthood. Set against the backdrop of the University of Arkansas, this novel follows Millie, a determined Black senior who is juggling responsibilities as a Resident Assistant while trying to carve out a future for herself. With aspirations to be promoted to Resident Director and eventually own a home, she tackles college life head-on. This poignant tale...

Come and Get It: A GMA Book Club Pick is an insightful exploration of the tumultuous yet transformative journey of young adulthood. Set against the backdrop of the University of Arkansas, this novel follows Millie, a determined Black senior who is juggling responsibilities as a Resident Assistant while trying to carve out a future for herself. With aspirations to be promoted to Resident Director and eventually own a home, she tackles college life head-on. This poignant tale delves deep into the messy lives of her dormmates and the complexities of brotherhood, ambition, and identity.

As Millie becomes entwined with the lives of her suite mates—Tyler, Peyton, and Kennedy—she must navigate their struggles and her own desire for success. The arrival of Agatha, a visiting writer eager to document the lives of these young women, sets the stage for unforeseen challenges and emotional growth. The novel encapsulates a rich tapestry of themes, including race, sexuality, class struggles, and the paralyzing effects of trauma as Millie and her friends confront their intertwined fates in this coming-of-age story.