It’s been the year of the pandemic, yes—but it’s also been the year of the book. Since the world shut down 12 months ago, we’ve turned to books to escape our stressful surroundings and also to explain the cataclysmic shifts outside and inside our homes. Last year’s Virginia Book Festival was cancelled as the pandemic first took hold in the U.S., so we’re doubly excited to dig into this year’s programming, which will be held virtually over the next month. Read all about it!
Take a look at C-VILLE’s book festival coverage by following any of the links below. The full event schedule is available at vabook.org.
Impossible choices: The Yellow Wife tells of terror and resilience in Richmond’s worst slave jail
America’s poisoned cities: Can Flint, Michigan help explain our current crises?
Gospel according to Harold: UVA Professor’s book tells the story of modern gospel music
Microaggression rebrand: Tiffany Jana offers new frame for everyday race relations
Exalt in the everyday: Flowers and fireflies helped these authors through
Small-town noir: S.A. Cosby sets his latest crime thriller in the rural South