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Family Bonds in Two New Poetry Collections

McFadyen walks through two poetry collections, noting how “in their debut poetry collections, Alana Dagenhart and Cheryl Wilder survey death, tragedy, and family bonds with unwavering frankness.”

“A Right of Passage” : Entzminger Reviews Miranda

Entzminger astutely points out that “One of the best aspects of the novel is this strong, believable, and fully developed female narrator, Abby Lovett, who is not seeking, nor does she find, a romantic partner.” How refreshing in today’s entertainment.

Writerly Influences: Cash on Gaines

Cash reminisced about his time being a student of Gaines in an interview with George Hovis in our 2013 issue, released after his breakout debut novel _A Land More Kind Than Home_ received much acclaim in 2012.

“Fading Into Reflection”: Colley Reviews Brown

Colley also points out that “By utilizing a Southern setting reminiscent of many American spaces, the novel somewhat radically stresses the similarities rather than the differences between the South and a broader culture.” In so doing, the book becomes accessible to everyone.

Flashbacks: In Fiction and To ’15

Continuing with our student interns’ selections, this week we have Keegan Holder’s pick. We look back at Michael Parker’s “A Mighty Pretty Blue”, published in our 2015 issue.

A Few Reasons Why We “Love Our Job”

2022 was busy—as most years are for the NCLR staff. The start of a new year seems like a good time to look back on the old year and realize all that we accomplished in 2022, then look forward to what’s ahead in 2023.