The lawsuit was filed on behalf of three anonymous families and an organization supporting the free expression of writers, called PEN America. Thirty-two members of PEN America have had a total of 53 books banned or restricted by the Rutherford County school board.
NashVillager Podcast holiday edition: Understanding Nashville through literature
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Out, About: Shhh! A quiet space to read with friends
Sitting at home to read is isolating. And reading at a cafe is distracting. So how do I body double my way into achieving my Goodreads annual book count? Enter Silent Book Club Nashville.
NashVillager Podcast: Nashville’s religious publishing industry
What’s the biggest Nashville industry you may have never heard of? Plus your local newscast for May 2, 2024.
Out, About: Where to shop for the bookworm in your life
I’ve never met an independent bookstore I didn’t like, but visiting ones in other cities makes me appreciate the magic we have here in Nashville.
Romance novels are booming — and diversifying — and this Nashville book club is loving it
On a dark and stormy night, about 30 women brave the pouring rain to gather at Parnassus Books in Green Hills. They’re here for the store’s romance book club: Between the Covers.
Want to make it as a writer? Try the Killer Nashville Writers’ Conference
Since 2006, hundreds of writers of mystery, crime, suspense and other genres have gathered here in Nashville. The Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference helps writers compare notes about their craft, connect with agents and build a community of writer friends.
‘Publishing and standing up for yourself’: How Ann Patchett mentored Nashville debut author Lindsay Lynch
Ann Patchett isn’t just an award-winning author — she’s also the owner of Parnassus Books. There, she has mentored booksellers who double as emerging writers, like Lindsay Lynch.
The art of storytelling through comics and graphic novels
In this episode, we talk to local illustrators about how they got into comics and how they tell stories through their unique art styles.
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