The term 'Haley Novel' refers to the 1976 novel 'ROOTS: The Saga of an American Family' by Alex Haley. The novel follows the story of Kunta Kinte, a young African man who is captured and sold into slavery in the United States. The novel follows his life and the lives of his descendants, tracing their struggles and triumphs over several generations. It was adapted into a television miniseries in 1977, which won numerous awards and was one of the most-watched programs in American television history.