…in front of him is the goal of ‘Light for the Orphans.’ The light of the title is cast both on the poet as an orphan of the farm (sections…
Looking Back on 50 Years of Tennessee Books
50 Books / HT50, Part 6: 2000-2005
50 Books / HT50, Part 6: 2000-2005
…in front of him is the goal of ‘Light for the Orphans.’ The light of the title is cast both on the poet as an orphan of the farm (sections…
Gerry Wilson’s debut novel explores the insidious nature of generational lies
…aunt who is a little person with physical deformities. Through the alternating perspectives, we learn many of the secrets in the town and the negative effects these secrets have on…
Karen Outen’s Dixon, Descending brings to life two brothers with a costly ambition
…pay Nepalese sherpas and alpine guides to take them to the summit. Seeing the cockiness and blind self-assuredness of their fellow clients paints a stark dichotomy with the alpinists they…
Alan Gratz’s new novel for young readers explores the events of December 7, 1941
…sailors, the contributions of women and people of color, and the inexcusable treatment of Japanese Americans in the aftermath of the attack, including the consequences for Stanley and his family….
Reflections on Tales of Wakanda and the visionary literature of the African diaspora
…future” in the hundreds of years of science fiction and fantasy arts writing. “Or if they do,” he said, “they’re stuck down in the engine room; they’re not in charge…
The ups and downs of 40+ years in a same-sex relationship
…the LGBTQ+ community in the United States. Ultimately though, their commitment withstands the test of time — the ice holds — and Mike and Ted are legally married in 2013….