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    The Rapture of Canaan by Sheri Reynolds
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    'The Rapture of Canaan' by Sheri Reynolds is a coming-of-age story set in an isolated religious community in the South. The protagonist, Ninah, grapples with the oppressive patriarchal rule imposed by her grandfather in the Pentecostal community. As Ninah navigates the forbidden desires and repressive environment, she finds herself pregnant, leading to dramatic events that challenge the beliefs of the community. The novel delves into the complexities of faith, sexual awakening, and the struggle for freedom within a restrictive religious sect, portrayed through beautiful and powerful writing that captures the reader's attention.

    With threads, hair, and twisted fabric, I weave in fragments of myself, bits of other people. I weave in lies, and I weave in love, and in the end, it’s hard to know if one keeps me warmer than the ot...

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    Worth the Wait
    Book 9 in the series:Nature of Desire

    Worth the Wait - Nature of Desire by Joey W. Hill
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    In "Worth the Wait" by Joey W. Hill, Julie, a novice to the BDSM scene but a master at theater, finds herself in North Carolina helping a friend set up a community theater for the BDSM community. There, she meets Des, a roofer and rigger with a complicated medical condition. As they navigate their own personal struggles and the complexities of their budding relationship, Julie and Des discover a deep connection that leads to a beautiful and heartfelt love story. The book intricately weaves together themes of BDSM, small-town theater, diabetes, and the challenges of accepting love and finding happiness.

    Des, a respected figure in the BDSM community, and Julie, a theater manager with unacknowledged submissive tendencies, embark on a tender journey of self-discovery and love. Through their unconventional relationship, they confront their fears, insecurities, and past traumas, ultimately finding solace and strength in each other's presence. The writing style captures the emotional depth of the characters and their struggles, offering readers a compelling narrative that explores themes of acceptance, resilience, and the transformative power of love.

    Putting her hands on her hips, Julie rocked back on her heels. It was coming together. The load-in for the first production was scheduled for next week. That meant the much-anticipated arrival of rent...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Nature of Desire )

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    Where the Line Bleeds by Jesmyn Ward
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    In "Where the Line Bleeds" by Jesmyn Ward, the story follows twin brothers, Joshua and Christophe, as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a rural town on the Mississippi coast. Raised by their grandmother Ma Mee after being abandoned by their parents, the brothers face limited opportunities due to class, race, and the economy of their small community. While Joshua secures a job at the docks, Christophe turns to drug dealing, leading to a rift in their relationship and a struggle to keep their family together. Ward's writing style beautifully captures the emotions and life events of the characters, making it a compelling and difficult-to-put-down read.

    IN THE CAR, JOSHUA PLUCKED a Waterlogged Twig, Limp as a Shoe-string, from Christophe’s wet hair. Dunny drove slowly on the pebbled gray asphalt back roads to Bois Sauvage, encountering a house, a tra...

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    A Childhood, the Biography of a Place by Harry Crews
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    'A Childhood, the Biography of a Place' by Harry Crews is a memoir that delves into the author's childhood experiences growing up in south Georgia in a poverty-stricken sharecropper family. Crews paints a vivid picture of his early life, filled with love, magic, alcoholism, and domestic violence. The narrative captures the essence of life in rural Georgia during the depression and into the 1940s, portraying the struggles and hardships faced by the author and those around him. Through his storytelling, Crews provides a glimpse into a world marked by poverty, ignorance, and physical labor, while also highlighting moments of innocence and originality through a child's perspective.

    The writing style of 'A Childhood, the Biography of a Place' is described as engaging, evocative, and poignant. Crews weaves together tales from his childhood in a compelling manner, blending humor with sadness and creating a narrative that keeps the reader captivated. The author's ability to convey his experiences through the eyes of a child, while also offering insights from his adult perspective, adds depth and richness to the memoir, making it a powerful and immersive read.

    My first memory is of a time ten years before I was born, and the memory takes place where I have never been and involves my daddy whom I never knew. It was the middle of the night in the Everglades s...

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    Haley's Cozy System Armageddon - Haley and Nana by M.C.A. Hogarth
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    'Haley's Cozy System Armageddon' follows the story of Haley, a college student living with her religious grandmother in a small rural town in the southern United States. The book introduces a unique concept where aliens give Earth advance notice of an impending system apocalypse, allowing people time to prepare. As the system activates, Haley explores magic, quests, and leveling up, all while forming a close-knit community in the face of looming challenges. The writing style is described as cozy, heartwarming, and refreshing, focusing on character development, faith, and community-building rather than typical system apocalypse tropes.

    The plot of 'Haley's Cozy System Armageddon' revolves around Haley's journey to navigate the new RPG world imposed by the aliens, discovering her strengths and forming bonds with her grandmother and the community. The writing is praised for its strong character development, realistic portrayal of Christian characters, and its focus on teamwork and community building in a genre often filled with power fantasies and violence. The book offers a light-hearted and positive take on the apocalypse trope, emphasizing community, faith, and the warmth of human connections.


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    Cry Me a River by T.R. Pearson
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    'Cry Me a River' by T.R. Pearson is a mystery set in a small town in the south, revolving around a police officer investigating a murder. The book features a unique writing style that combines dialect and long, confusing sentences, which some readers found challenging but others appreciated for its humor and Southern charm.

    The plot of 'Cry Me a River' involves multiple murders, flashbacks, and quirky characters, such as a female mongrel dog and a town drunk aspiring to be a cop. The book's writing style, characterized by zany humor, meandering Southern prose, and wry observations of humankind, sets it apart from traditional mysteries, offering a more character-driven and atmospheric experience.


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    Blackwood by Michael Farris Smith
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    In 'Blackwood' by Michael Farris Smith, the story revolves around Colburn returning to his small town after 20 years, carrying the stigma of his father's suicide. As he navigates his past and present, he becomes entangled with a bar owner, Celia, sparking jealousy in her ex-boyfriend, Dixon. Concurrently, a poverty-stricken family arrives in town, adding a layer of darkness to the narrative. The book delves into themes of rural blight, broken homes, mental illness, and the impact of past tragedies on present lives, all set against the backdrop of a dying Southern town.

    Smith's writing style in 'Blackwood' is described as dark, haunting, and harrowing, creating an atmosphere that engulfs the reader in a sense of sadness. The author's use of kudzu as a metaphor symbolizes the creeping decay and cover-up of life's complexities in rural communities, urging the characters to confront their past and present struggles. The novel weaves multiple plotlines and points of view, culminating in a surprising and emotional ending that defies genre expectations, leaving readers captivated by the narrative.


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