Traces tells the story of the American frontier from a female perspective.
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Bringing to Life the “Undead Souths”
A review of “Undead Souths” edited by Eric Gary Anderson, Taylor Hagood, and Daniel Cross Turner.
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Lynn Melnick “Had to Think Up a Way to Survive” in Nonfiction Debut
Lynn Melnick recounts her life through the lens of Dolly Parton’s music, which provided the inspiration to finally face the traumas of her life head-on.
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Injustice and Resistance in the Jim Crow Era
A review of Margaret A. Burnham’s latest book, “By Hands Now Known: Jim Crow’s Legal Executioners.”
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“The Hero of This Book” Melds Memoir and Fiction while Moving Through Time and Space
A review of Elizabeth McCracken’s book, “The Hero of This Book.”
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“Not Abandon, but Abide”
An introduction to our “Not Abandon, but Abide” interview series.
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Love in a Time of Dystopia: Silas House’s “Lark Ascending”
A review of Silas House’s new book, “Lark Ascending.”
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Forms of Obsession: Kristine Langley Mahler’s “Curing Season”
An author revisits her adolescence to create a new meaning and sense of belonging to her difficult pre-teen years.
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“Daughters of the New Year”: Narratives of Humor and Insight
E.M. Tran’s debut novel is a story about memories and the narratives we tell ourselves.
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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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