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“Naked Came the Florida Man”: A Love Letter to Florida

By: Michel Sabbagh January 22, 2021July 12, 2021

ReviewsFiction, Naked Came the Florida Man, Tim Dorsey1 Comment

Tim Dorsey’s mystery novel, “Naked Came the Florida Man,” is both a love letter to and deconstruction of the Sunshine State.

“Slash and Burn”: The Act of Acute Listening

By: Mesha Maren January 15, 2021July 12, 2021

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“Slash and Burn,” Claudia Hernández’s newest novel, tells a story of war and women.

Redemption and Hope in “Lord the One You Love is Sick”

By: Bradley Sides January 12, 2021July 12, 2021

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Kasey Thornton captures the complicated dynamics of the rural South in her debut novel-in-stories, “Lord the One You Love is Sick.”

“The Wife Upstairs” Is a Thrill Ride

By: Amy R. Martin January 8, 2021July 12, 2021

ReviewsFiction, Rachel Hawkins, The Wife Upstairs3 Comments

Rachel Hawkins’ debut adult novel “The Wife Upstairs” is a reimagining of Charlotte Brontë’s ‘Jane Eyre’ set in modern-day Birmingham, Alabama.

Disconnection and Family in “Nights When Nothing Happened”

By: Don J Rath January 7, 2021July 12, 2021

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Simon Han’s debut novel “Nights When Nothing Happened” is a family story full of introspection.

Vivid Details of Texas in “All God’s Children”

By: Steven G. Kellman January 5, 2021July 12, 2021

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Aaron Gwyn’s recent novel “All God’s Children” features vibrant characters and precise language.

Conflict, Joy, and Community in “This is How We Fly”

By: Jessi Rae Morton December 28, 2020July 12, 2021

ReviewsAnna Meriano, Fiction, This is How We FlyLeave a Comment

Anna Meriano’s young adult novel “This is How We Fly” perfectly combines the real world concerns that young people face with a healthy dose of silly fun.

“Revolutions of All Colors”: “A Story that Communities Do Not Forget”

By: Don J Rath December 15, 2020July 12, 2021

ReviewsDewaine Farria, Fiction, Revolutions of All Colors2 Comments

Dewaine Farria’s novel “Revolutions of All Colors” spans four generations of two interconnected families, from the early 1970s to the present day.

Ron Rash on Environmental Concerns, Short Stories, and “In the Valley”

By: Jonathan Haupt December 10, 2020July 12, 2021

InterviewsFiction, George Singleton, In the Valley, Ron Rash3 Comments

An interview with Ron Rash on his recent collection “In the Valley.”

Spiritual Links and Colorful Language in “If I Had Two Wings”

By: Clifford Garstang December 8, 2020July 12, 2021

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Randall Kenan’s story collection “If I Had Two Wings” displays a rich fictional landscape, plenty of magical realism, and a vibrant cast of characters.