A review of James Still’s poetry collection, “Hounds on the Mountain,” reflecting on nature, life, death, self-sufficiency and survival.
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Cultural Complexities in “The Ballad of Cherrystoke”
“The Ballad of Cherrystoke,” Melanie McGee Bianchi’s debut short story collection, captures the culture of mountain towns in lower Appalachia.
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The American Southern Gothic: An Evolving Screen Genre
A review of “The American Southern Gothic on Screen” by Karen Horsley.
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“A Calm and Normal Heart”: Eclectic, Witty and Searching
An eclectic, witty and sometimes bittersweet portrait of Indigenous characters in “A Calm and Normal Heart”
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“The Violin Conspiracy”: A Different Kind of Crime Story
A review of Brendan Slocumb’s novel, “The Violin Conspiracy.”
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“Brisbane” Is Deep, Ambitious and Timely
Eugene Vodolazkin’s “Brisbane” is a deep, ambitious and timely novel of Russia and Ukraine
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“The Righteous Gemstones”: More Farce Than Satire
A review of HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones.”
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“We Carry Their Bones” Unearths The Dark History of the Dozier School for Boys
A review of Erin Kimmerle’s book, “We Carry Their Bones.”
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“The Kingdom of Sand” Is Intimate and Introspective
A review of Andrew Holleran’s novel, “The Kingdom of Sand.”
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Urgency, Nostalgia and Radiance in Katie Marya’s “Sugar Work”
Urgency and grief, coinciding with innocence—or the loss of it—feels central to the emotional landscape of Sugar Work by Katie Marya.
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