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Robert Olen Butler

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I brought home two new books and three great truths from the Southern Festival of Books.  More on the books later.  On the truths: these aren’t showstopper truths or brand new truths.  They are humble and quiet; you’ve met them…

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Three days, eight food trucks, 288 authors, performance stages, downtown vibe, perfect fall weather:  BAM!  It’s the Southern Festival of Books.  Check out the schedule to see the host of terrific authors coming to Nashville October 14-16.  Today’s post features my quick…

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Bacon Readers:  I have an intellectual exercise for you today if you’re game.  Make a list of what you want.  Read that again:  What You Want.  Make it the most selfish list you can imagine, independent of any wish to…

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