The most recent issue of Auburn University’s Southern Humanities Review examines Charles Rose’s hospice volunteer memoir In the Midst of Life, calling it “stunning in its subtle juxtapositions of the sublime and the mundane, the ethereal and the earthly” …
The Human Rights Campaign’s Religion and Faith Program featured Reverend Robert Graetz’s A White Preacher’s Message on Race and Reconciliation in their October 10, 2006 newsletter, noting that Rev. Graetz “is an extraordinary advocate for human rights for everyone, including GLBT people, whom he sees as part of the ‘beloved community'” …
NewSouth Books is pleased to announce the release of Ali Dubyiah and the Forty Thieves by John Egerton. With the November election just around the corner, now’s a great time to check out this startling and hilarious political fable …
If you’ll be attending the Southern Festival of Books this weekend in Memphis, Tennessee, don’t miss our wonderful NewSouth authors, including Tony Dunbar (Tubby Meets Katrina), John Egerton (premiering Ali Dubyiah and the Forty Thieves), C. S. Fuqua (Music Fell on Alabama), Frye Gaillard (Watermelon Wine), Jennifer Horne (Working the Dirt), John Pritchard (Junior Ray), Carroll Dale Short (Turbo’s Very Life), and Sue Walker (In the Realm of Rivers) …
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reviewed Tubby Meets Katrina in their October 8 books section, calling it a “masterful job.” Reviewer Rheta Grimsley Johnson notes, “Verdict: It’s nice to have the pudgy good guy [Tubby Dubonnet] on the case” …
As part of the Louisiana Book Festival, NewSouth author Kenneth Robbins will host a “Wordshop” titled “Action, Character, Dialogue: A Workshop in Writing for the Actor” …
November 2006’s issue of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, “the world’s leading mystery magazine,” salutes the city of New Orleans, including a short story by author Tony Dunbar. The issue features stories solely devoted to New Orleans, and all advertising proceeds from the issue go toward relief and rebuilding New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina …
NewSouth Books has launched all new book pages on our website, bringing you the most information on all your favorite NewSouth books and authors. Now, visit our titles in print to view all the NewSouth, Junebug, and Court Street Press books by title, author, category, or imprint. You can also use our handy search box at the bottom of every menu to help you quickly find any NewSouth book …
A full auditorium at the Alabama Department of Archives and History yesterday enjoyed NewSouth author and Alabama historian Mary Ann Neeley discussing her upcoming book The Writings of M. P. Blue: Montgomery’s First Historian.
An excerpt of Longleaf, Junebug Books’ thrilling new young adult mystery by Discovering Alabama‘s Roger Reid, is now online …