Haunting and Complex, Ashleigh Bell Pedersen’s “The Crocodile Bride”

A review of Ashleigh Bell Pedersen’s haunting novel, “The Crocodile Bride.”

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The Necessity of Empathy in Lee Cole’s Groundskeeping

A review of Lee Cole’s Groundskeeping, a debut novel that captures the struggle between loving and accepting those close to you while not accepting all of their beliefs or choices.

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Looking for Mr. Nashville: “We Should Soon Become Respectable” Explores the History of One of Tennessee’s Most Complicated Characters

A review of Elizabeth Elkins’ nonfiction book, “We Should Soon Become Respectable: Nashville’s Own Timothy Demonbreun.”

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Fear, Loss, and Hope in “songs we used to dance to”

A review of courtney marie’s poetry collection “songs we used to dance to,” which takes an unflinching look at self and country and issues of identity.

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Opulence and Fragility in “The Tobacco Wives”

With the smoldering edge of a mint-flavored cigarette, Adele Myers’ novel, “The Tobacco Wives,” not only lights the spark of the women’s movement in a small, Southern town but shines a light into the secrets of the tobacco industry.

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“Coffin Honey” Emphasizes the Importance of Our Relationship with Nature

A review of Todd Davis’ new book of poetry, “Coffin Honey.”

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