An interview with author David Payne on his recently reissued books, “Early From the Dance,” “Ruin Creek,” and “Gravesend Light.”
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“Bittersweet in the Hollow” Exposes Feminism and Secrets in Appalachia
Author Kate Pearsall’s horror fiction novel relies on traditional storytelling that preserves Appalachian folklore in modern society.
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Home Heals in “The River Runs South”
A review of Audrey Ingram’s debut novel, “The River Runs South.”
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Keagan LeJeune Explores the Cajun Beauty of “Finding Myself Lost in Louisiana”
Just like this place, LeJeune offers no easy answers. Louisiana doesn’t define you. And you definitely don’t define it. There is only ever the scenic byway, where the bayou connects, or the high ground of the next chenier.
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Bryan Washington’s “Family Meal” Is Like Fondly Flipping Through an Album of Old Family Photos
“Family Meal” follows lifelong friends – and sometimes lovers – Cam and TJ through ripping changes in post-pandemic Houston.
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“Starling House”: The Modern Gothic Fantasy You’ve Been Waiting For
A review of Alix E. Harrow’s novel, “Starling House.”
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The Best Southern Books of November 2023
The best Southern books of November 2023.
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Genre-Bending “House Gone Quiet” Probes What It Means to Belong
A review of the short story collection, “House Gone Quiet,” by Kelsey Norris.
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A Fantastic Ride Into “The Book of Disbelieving”
There is emotion within these pages–emotion that feels authentic and true. In The Book of Disbelieving, the magic is quite real.
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Jesmyn Ward’s “Let Us Descend” Takes Readers on a Magically Harrowing Journey
A review of Jesmyn Ward’s “Let Us Descend.”
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