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japple

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6. Have you read Wayne Caldwell's books, Cataloochee and Requiem by Fire?

Reply to Rowdyboy (Reply #5)

Wed Mar 5, 2014, 11:07 PM

Mar 2014

Both are set in the NC mountains where the Great Smokies are located today. The author's considerable historical research is evident throughout. The storyline and characters are compelling.

If you like southern lit, a couple more suggestions: Dog of the South and True Grit by Charles Portis and Nightwoods by Charles Frazier. True Grit might well be the best book I've ever read.

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Just finished "Rivers" by Michael Farris Smith...An incredible 1st novel..... [View all] Rowdyboy Feb 2014 OP

Thanks for the suggestion. Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #1

This is not a "formula" book. Its truly engrossing...I just stumbled onto it last week Rowdyboy Feb 2014 #2

Many thanks for the suggestion. It sounds wonderful--a real find! japple Feb 2014 #3

Just finished this book last night, and it is as remarkable as you japple Mar 2014 #4

I'm really glad you enjoyed it too. Isn't it exciting to find an excellent new writer? Rowdyboy Mar 2014 #5

Have you read Wayne Caldwell's books, Cataloochee and Requiem by Fire? japple Mar 2014 #6

Haven't read any of them and will definitely check them out. I have really eclectic tastes Rowdyboy Mar 2014 #7

I love Cormac McCarthy's Border Trilogy. I listened to it on CD or tape japple Mar 2014 #8

A new series you might be interested in reading. japple Apr 2014 #9