From Fred Chappell’s humorous look at the life of a boy growing up in the 1940s, to Wiley Cash’s harrowing tale of a father who will do anything to keep his children safe and by his side, four novels speak to the importance of family, and the trials of coming of age.
book review
Bobcat and Other Stories by Rebecca Lee
A collection of short stories reveals the charms and complications of everyday life.
Crossroads of the Natural World by Tom Earnhardt
Tom Earnhardt’s new book is not a field guide, but it will lead you to think differently about our state.
The Patron Saint of Dreams by Philip Gerard
A writer dissects mundane events and finds universal lessons.
Sending Christmas Cards to Huck & Hamlet by Joseph Mills
In his new collection, Joseph Mills challenges the stigma of poetry and convinces us to read on.
Out of the Shadow of Cold Mountain
Charles Frazier’s latest novel stands on its own.
The Cove by Ron Rash
A woman and her lover fight to escape a web of violence.
Growing Gills: A Fly Fisherman’s Journey by David Joy
Fishing inspires a man to ponder life’s biggest questions.
Goliath by Susan Woodring
After a respected citizen dies, a city begins to unravel.