Contemporary Southern Writers and Their Influence
Contemporary Southern writers explore themes like love, loss, identity and resilience, offering fresh insights into both Southern culture and universal human experiences.
Modern Southern Literature Today
A look at how the genre has changed and who is taking it forward into the 21st century.
15 Minutes With Ron Rash
The bestselling author talks about the struggle between darkness and lightness and landscape as destiny in his new novel — and the importance of writing every day.
Review of Ron Rash’s ‘Above the Waterfall’
The 'Serena' author's new novel set in Appalachia captures the torturous nature of the human condition.
2015 Fall/Winter Reading List
Twenty-six of the latest mysteries, short story collections, fiction & debut novels from the South.
Literary Friday, Edition 129
A review of 'Neverhome,' the trailer for Ron Rash's 'Serena' and movie news about Donna Tartt's 'The Goldfinch,' plus lots of upcoming book signings and a short short about a boar's head. Happy Literary Friday!
Literary Friday, Edition 124
Start of 'The Silent Sister' readalong, tracking the Zodiac killer in Louisiana, why John Grisham is sorry, news on Jackson's Welty Biennial & a chilling short story about a missing girl. Happy Literary Friday!
2014 Summer Reading List
Twenty-six of the latest beach reads, mysteries and romances from down South.
Literary Friday, Edition 50
A double book giveaway for the 50th edition. Celebrating Flannery O'Connor's birthday with a hometown parade. Ron Rash goes to Hollywood. Spring writers conferences and book festivals in Literary Events. And an essay about finding "Glory" in Mississippi. Happy Literary Friday!
Notes From the Louisiana Book Festival
Held October 27 on the grounds of and inside the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Book Festival was a wonderful way to spend a sunny, chilly day.
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