Mixing It Up [2]
Americans once again learn to appreciate the works of ethnic writers.
— Lisa A. DuBois, NASHVILLE SCENE
 
I Am Curious (Yellow) [4]
Where you or I might see a bunch of ads for local businesses, Jack Neely sees the mysteries of human nature in the Yellow Pages.
— Jack Neely, METRO PULSE
 

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Zen And The Art Of Cattle Mutilation [5]
While every region has its curious legends and inexplicable oddities, the San Luis Valley is truly the nation's mecca of high strangeness.
— Christopher Weir, TUCSON WEEKLY
 
An American Tale [6]
Once upon a time, the Abernathy boys captured the nation's attention and earned the praise of Teddy Roosevelt with their wandering ways.
— Randall Holdridge, TUCSON WEEKLY
 
Grotesque and Endearing [7]
A look at Jim Knipfel's "Slackjaw."
— WEEKLY ALIBI
 

Now What? [9]
Love to read? Need some clever ideas? Our library of resources and staff picks are guaranteed to turn on plenty of mental light bulbs via your electrified eye sockets.
— WEEKLY WIRE
 

thnic writing holds an important place in American literature. That doesn't mean it's always recognized. Nashville Scene's Lisa A. DuBois digs deep in "Mixing It Up." Metro Pulse's Jack Neely takes a pilgrimage through the Yellow Pages to explore the mysteries of his childhood in "I Am Curious."

Non-fiction carries the day with titles covering the paranormal, adventurous children, the life of columnist Jim Knipfel, and more in Mini-Reviews.

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Selections [3]

• "Be Cool" by Elmore Leonard
• The Day the Music Died by Ed Gorman
• "Big Rock Beat" by Greg Kihn

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