9 Most Instagramable spots on the Square
Double Decker Festival is here, but did it really happen if it isn’t on Instagram? Luckily for you, online editor Annie Sharp put together a few suggestions of places to snap a
In ‘Women Talking,’ Miriam Toews unravels a Mennonite Colony’s ‘culture of control’
From 2005 through 2009, the women of the Manitoba Mennonite colony in Bolivia woke up with strange aches and pains. When they asked the community’s male authorities what was happening to them,
Southern Gothic author River Jordan to present from her memoir
River Jordan, playwright and author of Southern Gothics like “The Gin Girl” and “Saints in Limbo,” will read from and speak about her new memoir at 5:30 p.m. tonight at Off Square
Native Mississippian Greg Iles to read from his 18th novel at Square Books
Greg Iles, a crime novelist and screenwriter, will read from and speak about his newest novel at 5:30 p.m. tonight at Off Square Books. The Natchez native is stopping in Oxford on
Young adult author Leigh Bardugo visits Oxford on ‘King of Scars’ tour
Bestselling young adult author Leigh Bardugo peeked from behind a door at the Edison on Friday night, causing a dull roar from the crowd of loyal fans. The room buzzed with excitement
Veteran author presents his first mystery at Off Square tonight
Author R. J. Lee has been writing humorous novels about the South for years. But this year, Lee wrote his first mystery novel, “Grand Slam Murders.” He will read from and sign
Southern studies faculty present new works at Off Square Books
Local literature fans packed the rows of wooden fold-out chairs to hear Southern studies faculty members Ted Ownby, Kathryn McKee and Jessica Wilkerson read from their recent book releases. Ownby, McKee
Characters haunted by coal mine explosion in Ole Miss alumnus’ debut novel
Tom Bennitt, a 2013 English MFA graduate from Ole Miss, will read from and sign copies of his first novel, “Burning Under,” at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Off Square Books. “Burning Under”
Memphis author explores real Greek life issues through fiction
Memphis-based author Lisa Patton will preview her latest novel, “Rush,” which depicts sorority recruitment at Ole Miss, at 5 p.m. Friday at Off Square Books. A former student at the University of
Thacker Mountain fall premiere features political memoirist, singer-songwriters
Thacker Mountain Radio Hour will host its fall premiere featuring singer-songwriters Grayson Capps and Amy Andrews and author Beck Dorey-Stein Thursday night at Off Square Books. Based on the Alabama Gulf Coast,