In “Gone to the Wolves” Three Metalheads Search for Belonging

A review of John Wray’s novel, “Gone to the Wolves.”

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Weeding out Gender Inequity in Katy Simpson Smith’s “The Weeds”

A review of Katy Simpson Smith’s new novel “The Weeds.”

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None of us are the same after this: “Unusually Grand Ideas: Poems” by James Davis May

A review of “Unusually Grand Ideas: Poems” by James Davis May.

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Choices, Trauma and Raw Emotion Combine in “The Farewell Tour”

Author Stephanie Clifford creates an emotionally gripping story of a country music star on the decline.

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Ohio Poet Laureate Invites Readers Inside “House of My Heart”

With echoes of regional literary icons James Still and Irene McKinney, Kari Gunter-Seymour’s latest poetry collection will become part of Appalachia’s literary canon.

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“The Villa”: Gothic Suspense Plus Publishing Industry Commentary

Rachel Hawkins’ latest novel, “The Villa,” is enticing and psychologically gripping, an intellectual and emotional investment.

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“Trashlands” Explores the Possibilities of a Worst-Case Climate Scenario

A review of Alison Stine’s novel, “Trashlands.”

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“The Gospel of Rot” Is A Surreal, Transcendental Addition to Appalachian Literature

A review of Gregory Ariail’s novel, “The Gospel of Rot.”

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