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

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

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

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

The beloved Nashville-based author writes flawed but interesting women

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