The mysterious attraction of books: Local bibliophiles on the titles that changed their lives
Probably all of us have felt it at one point or another. For some, it comes in the form of an obsession with story—the drive to know what happens next, […]
Keep talking: Journalist Beth Macy digs in her heels for Factory Man
“I knew I was way over my head,” said Beth Macy. As a feature writer for a regional newspaper attempting to write a nonfiction book about the global economy, she had […]
Going big: JMRL’s iteration of national literacy program keeps growing
When Harper Lee’s surprise second book, Go Set a Watchman, was announced earlier this year, lots of questions popped up. Was the release of the book in line with the […]
ARTS Pick: Edwidge Danticat
Author Edwidge Danticat weaves stories of strong women overcoming hardship and forging new identities in unfamiliar places. Born in Haiti, Danticat moved to Brooklyn when she was 12 years old, […]
Southern accent: Outstanding regional authors appear at The Bridge Reading Series
It’s a new year but many of us are still catching up on the 2014 books littering critic’s lists. There are plenty to choose from, with dozens of new titles […]
Critic Barbara Rich dies
Longtime local reviewer Barbara Rich did not mince words, even in death. “She did not ‘pass,’ she died,” reads her obituary, which did not note how old she was. Rich, […]
The Hairstons on Yardley’s last list
Pulitzer Prize-winning book reviewer Jonathan Yardley bowed out this week after 33 years as a critic with The Washington Post. On his list of 30 favorite books, he included local […]
Print reimagined: The VABC collaborative “Notions” goes beyond whimsy
Though UVA has had more than its fair share of renowned professors over the years, the name Charles Smith may not ring any bells. Raised in Augusta County and trained […]
Book mark: Jennifer Niesslein’s Full Grown People turns 1
To celebrate the first birthday of her online literary journal Full Grown People on October 4, editor Jennifer Niesslein published a book. “Full Grown People: The Greatest Hits, Volume 1 […]
ARTS Pick: Star Wars Reads Day
Jedi warriors, dust off your lightsabers, and don your robes, for the annual Star Wars Reads Day is coming. It’s time once again to travel to a galaxy far, far […]