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

The 38th annual celebration of the written word takes place Oct. 17 and 18

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

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

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