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Fall Diptych
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Not Just Another Word
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Tina Chambers

In the Valley of the Shadow

Barry Kitterman’sFrom the San Joaquinfinds meaning in small, lived moments

August 25, 2011在巴里Kittermannew story collection,From the San Joaquin, ordinary men and women seeking a brighter future—a home, a job, a love affair, a wedding, a child—face defeat as a result of difficult circumstances and their own inadequacies. Often the painful events of the past intrude upon the characters’ lives to change the course of their future, and rarely for the better. Ultimately, though, the author suggests that a meaningful life lies less in the accomplishments of years and more in the significance of each small moment trulylived. Kitterman will appear at the2011 Southern Festival of Books, held October 14-16 in Nashville.

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Timeless

In Myra McEntire’s YA thriller,Hourglass, two young sweethearts travel into the past to prevent a murder

August 8, 2011When Emerson Cole discovers that she may have the ability to travel through time, she’s not particularly thrilled. As a high-school senior with exactly one friend, she’s actually far less interested in time travel than in avoiding the label of total freak. InHourglass, Myra McEntire takes a twisting, turning journey through the physics of time, but the most important journey is Emerson’s discovery of her own surprising reserves of courage, love, and loyalty. Timeless qualities indeed. On August 8 at 6:30 p.m, McEntire will read at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Brentwood as a part of theAsh2Nash Tourof YA authors.

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Werewolves in the Heartland

WithForever, Maggie Stiefvater concludes her haunting Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy

July 27, 2011This month the story of the Wolves of Mercy Falls comes to its much-anticipated conclusion. Maggie Stiefvater launched this riveting young-adult saga of humans and werewolves in the Minnesota woods in 2009 with aNew York Timesbestseller calledShiver.Lingerfollowed in 2010, and the concluding volume,Forever, rounds out the trilogy. Stiefvater spins a compelling tale of humans and wolves both in love and at odds. Her characters make choices out of fear and hatred, self-sacrifice and loyalty, pain and grief. And after a while, it’s not so easy to tell the men (or women) from the beasts. On July 31 at 3 p.m., Stiefvater will read from and discuss her new book at the Nashville Public Library as part ofthe Salon@615 series.

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Cherokee Ghost Story

Sonia Gensler’s first YA novel is set against a suspenseful background of mystery, murder, and miscegenation

June 28, 2011As Sonia Gensler’s new historical novelThe Revenantopens, Willemina Hammond is running away from boarding school in Columbia, Tennessee, to escape her family’s expectations. Willie assumes the identity of a graduating schoolmate and heads to Oklahoma in her place, but she never dreams that her new job as a teacher at the Cherokee Female Seminary will lead her on a chilling journey into the supernatural. Sonia Gensler will read from and sign copies ofThe Revenantat Borders Books in Clarksville on July 3 at 2 p.m.

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Stairway to Heaven

Karyn Henley’s new fantasy novel, her first for young adults, adds angels to the mortal realm

June 23, 2011Sixteen-year-old apprentice priestess Melaia sings the myths and legends of the kingdom of Camrithia, including the “Tale of the Wisdom Tree,” never suspecting that the song contains a startling and bitter truth that will deeply affect her own destiny. InBreath of Angel, Karyn Henley deftly weaves together the elements of Melaia’s journey of self-discovery in a way that should speak to young-adult readers. Karyn Henley will launchBreath of Angel, the first novel of her “Angeleon Circle” trilogy, at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Brentwood on June 24 at 7 p.m.

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Once Upon a Time in South Beach

InCloakedAlex Flinn puts a modern spin on some timeless tales

May 2, 2011Cloaked, Alex Flinn’s latest recipe for fairy-tale mashup, calls for a ditsy princess and an enchanted prince, a hapless shoe repairman and a level-headed waitress, a handful of talking animals, at least one witch, and two very stupid giants. Add a heaping tablespoon of magic, mix well, and bake in the Florida heat until all is “uncloaked.” Alex Flinn will read from and discussCloakedat Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Brentwood on May 5 at 6:30 p.m.

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