Nashville’s Lucas L. Johnson II will discuss his book at the Southern Festival of Books

Ayad Akhtar will discuss his new novel at the Southern Festival of Books

David Wesley Williams will discuss his book at the Southern Festival of Books

Nashville’s Eiman Jahangir combines his and other astronauts’ stories in ‘A Heart for Space’

Bookstore and coffee shop plan September opening in former Pangaea space

Joe Pagetta’s new book contends with Catholicism and American history

Iza Hudson’s horror book truck is set to launch Aug. 28

The Nashville author's latest book launches July 27 at the Sun Room

Nashville-based author Caroline Hallemann explores the links between the two dynasties

The 38th annual event in downtown Nashville will welcome Ayad Akhta, Belle Burden, Ann Patchett and more

Nashville-based author Susannah Felts will discuss her new novel at multiple upcoming events

East Nashville bookstore will nearly triple its size at new McFerrin Park location

The Nashville-based novelist’s latest is a brisk comedy of manners

Chatting with Jordan Ritter Conn, the Nashville-based author whose book delves deep into the lives of four men

Sheri Lea Sellmeyer profiles a multicultural city, one story at a time

A new book chronicles one of the most influential exchanges in Southern art history

The zoomed-in portrait of Lawson’s expulsion from Vanderbilt scrutinizes institutions and the destructive power of a moral crisis

Emily Yellin discusses her collaborative memoir with the late James Lawson, ‘the architect of the nonviolent movement in America’

George Saunders’ new novel is lively, amusing and deadly serious

Jonathan Bernstein’s ‘What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome’ excavates the legacy of a late, great songwriter

The middle-aged hero of ‘The Rest of Our Lives’ roams America looking for answers

Co-editor Zane McNeill discusses what we can learn from LGBTQ history

With ‘Mothership Connected,’ the son of Mallia Franklin gives the women of Parliament-Funkadelic a long-overdue spotlight

Hannah Pittard will discuss her new autofiction at the Southern Festival of Books, Oct. 18-19

Edge will discuss his ‘House of Smoke’ at the Southern Festival of Books, Oct. 18-19

Carrie R. Moore will discuss her debut story collection at the Southern Festival of Books, Oct. 18-19

McSweeney’s publisher Amanda Uhle will discuss her new memoir at the Southern Festival of Books, Oct. 18-19

The annual event takes place Oct. 18-19 at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, the Tennessee State Museum and the Tennessee State Library & Archives

Levithan will discuss ‘Songs for Other People’s Weddings’ at the Southern Festival of Books, Oct. 18-19

The former Kentucky poet laureate’s first full-length poetry collection is both plaintive and exhilarating

The international genre-focused conference hosts its 20th edition this week in Franklin

Lydi Conklin’s debut novel is as tender as it is unruly

The 37th annual festival roster includes Alix E. Harrow, Silas House, Jonathan Eig and more

Preston Lauterbach chronicles the musical pioneers who created Elvis Presley’s style

The Humanities Tennessee festival, presented in partnership with Vanderbilt University, will take place Oct. 18 and 19 in Nashville

With ‘Code Name: Pale Horse,’ Scott Payne details the inner workings of white supremacy 

The Tennessee native’s essays about faith and science are deeply felt

Hickman’s new biography, ‘Between Grief and Nothing,’ exposes the author’s flaws while also cementing his genius

‘Run for the Hills’ is thoughtful, funny, emotional and wise

Vuong will discuss ‘The Emperor of Gladness’ Sunday at the Nashville Public Library

Fancher, who began his journalism career in Nashville, was inspired by his own family history

The beloved Nashville-based author writes flawed but interesting women

Andy Anderegg’s new novel, written entirely in second person, is deeply moving