The Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise Williams with Rhonda McKnight

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In Nikesha Elise Williams’ The Seven Daughters of Dupree, it's 1995, and fourteen-year-old Tati is determined to uncover the identity of her father. But her mother, Nadia, keeps her secrets close, while her grandmother Gladys remains silent about the family's past, including why she left Land's End, Alabama, in 1953. As Tati’s search deepens, she uncovers a legacy of family secrets, where every generation of Dupree women has posed more questions than answers.

Guest

Even as she pursued degrees in Textile Technology, Organizational Leadership and finally, Adult Education, Rhonda McKnight’s love for books and desire to write stories was always in the back of her mind. She loves reading and writing stories that touch the heart of women through complex plots and interesting characters in crisis. She writes from the comfort of her South Carolina home. Don’t miss her latest books of women’s fiction Bitter & Sweet, and Writer in Residence, which you can pre-order now and will be published on September 8, 2026! You can find Rhonda on Instagram & Threads @AuthorRhondaMcKnight.

Southern Peach Sweet Tea

Ingredients

• 4 black tea bags
• 4 cups water
• 3 ripe peaches, sliced
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
• Ice
• Fresh peach slices for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil 
2. Turn off the heat and add the tea bags. Let the tea steep for about 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags.
3. Add the sliced peaches and sugar to the hot tea. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
4. Let the peaches sit in the tea for about 20 minutes so the flavor comes through.
5. Pour the tea through a strainer into a large pitcher or bowl and allow to cool.
6. Fill mason jars with ice and pour in the peach sweet tea.
7. Garnish with fresh peach slices if you like, and serve cold.