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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“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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Adolescent Adventure, Social Justice, and the Twists and Turns of “Diamond Park”

A review of Phillippe Diederich’s book, “Diamond Park.”

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Razors, Rage and Humor in “Our Lady of Bewilderment”

Our Lady of Bewilderment, another vivid, unabashed poetry collection from Alison Pelegrin.

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“Manywhere”: Stories in Search of Self

A review of Morgan Thomas’s “Manywhere,” a story collection that has characters investigating identity across time and place.

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“The Hunting Wives” Explores the Obsession Brought On by Restless, Idle Hands

A review of May Cobb’s book, “The Hunting Wives,” newly out on paperback.

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A Mortuary Make-Up Artist’s Guide to Grief and the Body: Ella Baxter’s “New Animal”

A review of Ella Baxter’s new novel, “New Animal”

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“The Resurrection of Fulgencio Ramirez” Is A Bildungsroman Filled with Magic, Curses, and Star-Crossed Love

A review of Rudy Ruiz’s novel, “The Resurrection of Fulgencio Ramirez,” which just came out in paperback.

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“Dark Tourist” is an Insightful Look at Life and Its Complications

The essay collection, “Dark Tourist,” may just be the super smart and interesting friend you’ve been looking for.

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