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Buttermilk and Bible Burgers

Mercer University Press
195 pages
$21


“Traversing Appalachia from an Italian kitchen in Pennsylvania to a soda shop in South Carolina, BUTTERMILK AND BIBLE BURGERS is a tribute to people loyal to the land and proud of their culinary heritage. Sauceman describes the common bond of breaking beans, the dignity of the barbecue pit, the nobility of the black-iron skillet, and the transformative power of a glass of Tennessee buttermilk.”

–From the Publisher

Buttermilk and Bible Burgers

100 Things to Do in Memphis Before You Die

Reedy Press
160 pages
$16


“Memphis is rich with layers to explore. Whether it’s moving some ‘must dos’ to the ‘done’ column of your bucket list or finding fresh ways to experience the city, this guide will make the most of your time planning and doing.”

–From the Publisher

100 Things to Do in Memphis Before You Die

100 Things to Do in Nashville Before You Die

Reedy Press
152 pages
$16


“Nashville has been called many things: ‘Music City,’ the ‘Athens of the South,’ or even ‘It City.’ (Thanks for that last one, New York Times.) But many of us just call it home, and while we’re grateful that a bunch of travel and food magazines think we’re awesome, we still have a few tricks up our sleeves. — Whatever you’re looking for– this book will help you find it”

–From the Publisher

100 Things to Do in Nashville Before You Die

The Year of Chasing Dreams

Delacorte Press
336 pages
$16.99


“In an unpredictable world, McDaniel suggests that sometimes, things can remain the same forever. Readers will swoon over this story of love despite impossible odds and be captivated by the longevity of the connections.”

–RT Book Review

The Year of Chasing Dreams

The Gone Dead Train

William Morrow Paperbacks
368 pages
$14.99


“Death comes in threes for Sgt. Det. Billy Able on his return to the Memphis PD from leave in Atlanta, in Turner’s soulful sequel to 2010’s A Little Death in Dixie. . . . Turner effectively mines the blues, civil rights struggles, and Santeria rites as Able and . . .rookie patrol office Frankie Malone form a budding partnership”

–Publishers Weekly

The Gone Dead Train

The Summer Experiment

Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
288 pages
$16.99


“The UFO story line culminates in a confusing sequence which may leave readers wondering whether it was real or not, while the ending has the nostalgic feel of an adult looking back on one’s childhood rather than the musings of an authentic tween girl. Despite these minor drawbacks, Pelletier has crafted a timeless coming-of-age story set in small town America. Hand this book to readers who enjoy good, old-fashioned stories.”

–School Library Journal

The Summer Experiment

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