The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois offers a profound journey through American history told through the experiences of Ailey Pearl Garfield. Growing up in the North but connected to the South through her Georgia hometown, Ailey grapples with the enduring legacy of race, family, and identity. Honoring the tradition of works like Homegoing and Sing, Unburied, Sing, this epic tale weaves together the narratives of Ailey's ancestors, who faced enslavement and oppression, yet also persevered with strength and resilience. As Ailey uncovers the truths of her lineage, she embraces a heritage that encompasses suffering and survival, echoing W. E. B. Du Bois's notion of a 'Double Consciousness' endemic to the African American experience. Jeffers's debut novel is more than a family saga—it's a resonant chorus of the American story, past and present.