The Current is a Community Partnership sponsor for the Savannah Book Festival.
Get updated schedules Feb. 15-18 at Savannah Book Festival.org. Look for The Current on Saturday during the free festival day, Feb. 17. Stop by and visit!
Watch here for reviews and information on various books and authors at this year’s free Festival Day. Here’s a link to the Saturday schedule to meet the authors.
2024 BOOKS: reviews
Black journalist chronicles a century of trauma, resistance
Detailed work pulls together the damage, continued impacts of the Tulsa Race Massacre.
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‘Art Thief’ poses questions of ownership, cultural heritage
Author pays attention to subjects’ trade craft but looks at larger narratives of theft.
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History of American buffalo equal parts natural history, testimony to hubris of westward expansion
Book brings forward reasons Western lore remains foundational for American history.
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Broken turtles, their caregivers form bonds to live
Book explores how helping familiar animals changes perspectives of aging, mission.
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Behind the scenes with American spies
Author goes deeper to find overlooked heroes who prove all perspectives required to keep America safe.
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Author shows how centuries of discrimination leave deadly legacy
Systemic racism built into America’s social structures remains reality for Black women.
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2023 FESTIVAL
Investigative reporter exposes seams of life’s choices
Keefe’s past efforts have led to a critically acclaimed body of work
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Attorney’s search leads to story of Mother Teresa’s love
Author brings new eyes to finding success in failures through work of saint.
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Author’s story calls attention to system’s failures, makes statement for change
Deeply personal experiences shine light on realities of mental illness for family members.
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