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Books by the River
Michael Farris Smith
Season 1
Episode 105
Holly Jackson sits with author Michael Farris Smith to discuss Lay your Armor Down. Smith's unflinching honesty and vivid storytelling capture the struggles of a generation grappling with trauma and the search for meaning. Smith also discusses his inspirations as an author, amongst other things.
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Jackson sits by the river with Jennifer Moorman to discuss her novel The Charmed Library.
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Jackson sits by the river with Mollie Barnes, Ph.D. to discuss her book Paper Heroines.
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Jackson sits by the river with Edda Fields-Black, Ph.D. to discuss her book Combee.
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Jackson sits by the river with Stacy Willingham to discuss her novel Forget Me Not.
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Holly Jackson sits with author Susan Boyer to discuss The Sullivan’s Island Supper Club.