“The Color of Lies,” by Donna Meredith

November 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Reviewed by Philip K. Jason In the season of Barack Obama’s successful presidential campaign, the stability of a small South Georgia town is threatened by racial stresses and strains. A racial slur is found on a school blackboard. A dynamic Afro-American minister threatens a law suit against the school system, challenging its treatment of Black […]

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Inspirational Reads for Easter

April 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment

     Looking for inspirational reads to celebrate your faith this Easter? Try these titles picked especially for Southern Lit Review readers.      Scott Cairns is widely recognized as one of the leading spiritual writers of modern times. His poetry is particularly philosophical, inspiring readers to fully examine their spiritual beliefs on both a cognitive and […]

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March Read of the Month Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin

March 2, 2011 by 1 Comment

Click to Buy Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin has been met with a steady stream of critical praise since hitting shelves in October, 2010. No stranger to the world of literary acclaim, Franklin has been acknowledged as an Edgar Award recipient and was selected as the John and Renee Grisham Writer-in-Residence at the […]

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