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The pandemic made it hard for C Pam Zhang to enjoy the success of her debut novel. But it helped inspire her lush, dystopian follow-up, 'Land of Milk and Honey.'

Sean Dietrich, the author, musician, and stand-up storyteller perhaps best known as Sean of the South, will perform one show at Talladega’s historic Ritz Theater on Sunday, Sept. 17, starting

Even though he didn’t chase recognition, Basil Penny wrote newspaper articles that earned it.

My approach to writing the song is I want it to feel real, and I want it to be believable and genuine.

SEC football documentaries lead August’s top series, movies, and podcasts with Southern ties

Ann Patchett's ninth novel, 'Tom Lake,' distills the soul of her work and her life — her welcoming bookstore, her fear of distractions and her lack of regrets.

Southern family events always start at a table sagging with food made from recipes with a goal of helping cardiologists buy new cars and bigger boats. That’s the way it

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around every once in a while, you may miss it.” - Ferris Bueller

Local news from StateCollege.com and Centre County Partners. Read about Front Porch Rantings and more from the State College, PA region

In Caitlin Shetterly's novel 'Pete and Alice in Maine' a financier and his family flee New York City's 2020 COVID emergency and struggle to stay together.