In The Best Little Motel in Texas, Lyla Lane brings together the most delightful tropes from cozy mystery and romantic comedy while adding a slight twist to each.
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Jessi Rae Morton is a writing and literature instructor in Charlotte, NC. She has written book reviews for the Chicago Review of Books, Appalachian Journal, and American Book Review.
Disability, Grief, and Haunted Indigenous Folklore in “The Whistler”
Nick Medina’s “The Whistler” is an Indigenous horror that pairs the loss of autonomy with paranormal folklore.
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Grief, Belonging and Exile in “The Tilting House”
A review of Ivonne Lamazares’ powerful novel about family and belonging, “The Tilting House.”
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Cinematic, Realistic, and Of Course, Gothic
Emily Carpenter’s novel, “Gothictown,” offers classic Southern Gothic tropes, characters, and settings with enough twists to keep readers turning pages.
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Finding Oneself Through Art: Elaine Neil Orr’s “Dancing Woman”
A review of Elaine Neil Orr’s “Dancing Woman.”
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Art Theft, Risk, and Hope in an Apocalypse
Andrea L. Rogers’ new young adult novel, “The Art Thieves,” presents a post-apocalyptic landscape that, despite challenging characters and readers, still offers paths forward and hope for a dark world.
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Rerelease of Scott McClanahan’s ‘Crapalachia’ Reopens Connection with Place
A review of Crapalachia: A Biography of a Place.
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‘Strange Folk’ Shows the Healing of Home
Featuring magic, mystery and dark themes Alli Dyer’s debut novel spotlights family trauma, addiction and the healing power of land.
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Tita Ramírez’s Debut Considers Family Secrets
A review of Tita Ramírez’s debut novel, “Tell It To Me Singing.”
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An Appalachian Horror-Mystery Novel: “The Woods Are Waiting” by Katherine Greene
A review of Katherine Greene’s novel “The Woods Are Waiting.”
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