Jones' new novel, Kin, is set in 1950s Louisiana and Atlanta, and tells the story of two young women who grow up next door to each other without their mothers.

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The Manhattan Solar Kiwanis Club met at noon on Feb. 10 at the Blue Hills Room. There were 10 members present. President Ron Jackson led the meeting and Charlie Sargent led the song, Karl Dean led the ...

There is a book club of my wildest dreams. There are around 12 of us, the perfect number if you want to strike a festive tone without conceding that sense of intimacy. None of us dares skip the ...

This is part of a weekly series introducing readers to individuals who are passionate about our Mid-Valley community. Jessi West Zumwalt wanted to create a low-barrier, low-pressure activity where ...

I guess I could explain the plot to you: An actress meets up with a man who is convinced she's his mother. It turns out she's not. I think? Maybe she is? Or, maybe she's not but actually kind of is?

Some members of the group are awaiting trial; some are serving short sentences. In the meantime, with little else to do, they have intense discussions about literature. By Liz Krieger The plastic ...

BOUGHT WITH THE BEST OF INTENTIONS. BOOKMARKS ARE PLACED, SPINES ARE BARELY CRACKED, AND PROMISES ARE MADE TO START TONIGHT. DO YOU HAVE A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION? PROBABLY JUST READ MORE. READING MORE.

While rainy, cold weather can be a perfect time to sit down and settle into a new book, finding a quiet place to read can be challenging, especially during the holiday season. Silent Book Club aims to ...