We’re super excited! Preorder Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle’s novel, “Even As We Breathe” at CityLightsNC dot com or by calling 828-586-9499. This book will be available August 24th. Let us know if you want your copy/copies autographed or personalized by the author. . . . . #preorder #signedbooks #appalachianlit #debutnovel #cherokeeindian #nativeauthor #appalachianbookshelf #ebci #cherokeenc #booksareessential #readingisselfcare #citylightsnc #bookstore #downtownsylva #northcarolina #sylva #spendlocal #indiebookstore #shopwhereyoulive #readmorebooks #wnc #99centshipping #lovejacksonnc #ncdowntownsstrong (at City Lights Bookstore) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_SDDGmJwRI/?igshid=1bn1zeyxoygi7

Silas House’s new novel #southernmost has received a fair bit of attention lately. I got the opportunity to meet him a couple years ago at the James Agee Conference in Knoxville and he signed this copy of his first novel, ‘Clay’s Quilt.’ He is a native of Kentucky and lives in Berea. First/First, inscribed to me. . . . . . . #silashouse #claysquilt #firstedition #appalachianlit #appalachianliterature #bereaky #kentucky #rarebooks #bookstagram #bookcollecting #bibliophile #southernmost https://www.instagram.com/p/Bub4gnIgUWN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mi74w7t5q2vz

Often compared with Ron Rash, Robert Morgan is another excellent contemporary Appalachian author. I have only read his poetry so far, but I found this proof for a couple bucks last week and figured it was a cool little item though I do not know much about the novel itself. I kinda like advanced reader copies or proof copies like this one especially when I can pair it with a first edition of the same work. What are you all’s opinion on ACRs or editorial copies? ‘Brave Enemies’ by Robert Morgan, advanced proof copy in wraps, Fine- condition. . . . . . . . . #robertmorgan #ronrash #braveenemies #proofcopy #arc #firstedition #rarebooks #bookporn #bookcollector #bookcollecting #bookcollection #booklover #bookstagram #appalachia #appalachianlit #novel #algonquinpress #southern #southernlit #modernfirsteditions

Two signed Lee Smiths in a week? Starting 2018 off right I suppose. This one is ‘Guests on Earth’ which is one of her more recent novels. Excited to see her section grow! Fine book in fine jacket, signed on the title page. . . . . #leesmith #northcarolina #nc #appalachia #appalachianlit #southern #southernlit #firstedition #signed #finebooks #guestsonearth #bookporn #bookstagram #bookcollector #bookcollecting #bookcollection #rarebooks #bibliophile #modernfirsteditions #shelfie #booklover

I know I didn't post much this summer, but now that school is back in session, and I've need for more distractions, I should start posting more regularly again. Though I enjoy reading poetry from all over the world, 450 pages of pre-16th century Irish verse is difficult for me to slough through in a week. So, distraction: I found this on eBay for a difficult to swallow $8, and it arrived in the mail today! This is a signed first edition of another of Jesse Stuart's novels, 'Mr. Gallion's School.' I haven't read this, but perhaps after the endless pages of Irish verse are finished? Like a lot of the books Stuart signed, this one is inscribed. Interestingly, I stopped by a book shop a few weeks ago and saw the complete works of Jesse Stuart had just been purchased by the shop, all inscribed first editions. I'll take some solace with this one. Inscribed first edition, Very Good+ condition in an excellent crisp dust jacket. . . . . . . #jessestuart #stuart #mrgallion'sschool #appalachia #signed #bookcollecting #bookcollector #bookcollection #firstedition #rarebook #appalachianlit #appalachianstudies #americanliterature #americanlit #bookstagram #bookporn #shelfie #bookclub #booklovers #kentucky

In keeping with the Appalachian theme of late, here is a signed first edition of Charles Frazier's third novel 'Nightwoods.' I picked this up in Asheville last fall. Probably best known for 'Cold Mountain' which was adapted for film, this one is set in the mid-20th century instead of the Civil War. I've not read it yet, is this worth reading? Overall Fine condition, unread and flawless, with a flat signature on the title page. . . . . . . . #charlesfrazier #frazier #coldmountain #nightwoods #northcarolina #southern #southernlit #appalachia #appalachianlit #firstedition #signed #book #books #bookporn #bookclub #bookshelf #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #shelfie #bookcollector #bookcollection #finebooks #bibliophile

A gift from @bookedupinknoxville , this is a collection of poetry by one Jeff Daniel Marion, another in my expanding southern Appalachian lit collection. Before receiving this work, I was unaware of him. Here is an excerpt from one of his poems about a lady bagpiper at a river/road's edge: "She plays for them all, both dirge and surging hymn, for what has passed and is passing as we slip into the currents of traffic, the changed lights bearing us away." The book is in very good condition, with the lightest dust spotting to the top edges of the pages and dust jacket, overall Very Good+ condition of this first printing. Looking forward to reading him in conjunction with Jim Wayne Miller this summer. . . . . . . . #jeffdanielmarion #poetry #southern #southernlit #appalachia #appalachianlit #americanliterature #firstedition #rarebook #rarebooks #book #books #bookporn #bookclub #bookshelf #booksofinstagram #bookstagram #bookcollector #bookcollection #shelfie #finebooks #modernliterature #bibliophile #antiquarianbooks

Just read this for a class. Such a powerful story of pursuit and endurance. If you haven't read it, I'd suggest it. Some scholars have debated if it is even a novel. I bought this a couple years ago at a Knoxville shop. It is a first edition fourth printing but signed with a short inscription. 'To Lor (?) Chandler - Charles Frazier'. Overall in Very Good condition, dust jacket is Fine but the book has a scuff along one side of the pages. . . . . . . #frazier #charlesfrazier #coldmountain #rare #rarebooks #civilwar #signed #bibliophile #modernfirsts #book #books #bookporn #bookstagram #bookphotography #booksofinstagram #modernliterature #shelfie #southern #southernlit #appalachia #appalachianlit #bookcollection #bookcollector #firstedition #nc