John Brandon discusses his sixth novel, a “sunlight noir” narrative set in 1990s Florida.
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The Best Southern Books of January 2025
Check out this roundup of some of the best new Southern releases.
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A Gripping Historical Fiction of German American Internment
Nancy Jensen’s novel about a German American family held in an internment camp during World War II is now available in paperback.
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Helen of Small-Town Tennessee in “Helen of Troy, 1993”
A review of Maria Zoccola’s debut poetry collection “Helen of Troy, 1993.”
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Interconnectedness and Community in “I’ll Come to You”
In her novel, “I’ll Come to You,” Rebecca Kauffman portrays her characters with deep compassion.
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2024 Staff Favorites
The SRB editorial team looks back on the best books they read in 2024.
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Wordplay and the Walking Dead in “Zombie Vomit Mad Libs”
A review of Duy Đoàn’s collection of poetry, “Zombie Vomit Mad Libs.”
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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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“One in the Chamber”: A Political Thriller with a Satirical Bite
A review of Robin Peguero’s dark political satire set in the hallowed halls of the Capitol: part thriller, part mystery, part social examination.
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“Penalties of June” Is a Reminder That the ’90s Are Dead, Noir Isn’t, and Life After Prison Is a Long and Difficult Road
A review of John Brandon’s novel “Penalties of June.”
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