The Current is a Community Partnership sponsor for the Savannah Book Festival.
Get updated schedules Feb. 5-8 at Savannah Book Festival.org. Look for The Current on Saturday during the free festival day, Feb. 8. 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.
2026 FEstival Books, authors
‘Murderland’ exposes serial killers, corporate malfeasance
Caroline Fraser’s ‘Murderland’ is a chilling exploration of the ecological devastation caused by industrial trespasses and the lasting impact of serial killers, drawing parallels to the Sackler family’s role in the opioid crisis.
Keep readingChristopher Gorman examines WWII art, resistance in ‘Matisse at war’
Christopher C. Gorman’s ‘Matisse at War: Art and Resistance in Nazi Occupied France’ is a nuanced portrait of the immense toll of creating art in a time of war, honoring the artist during one of the most distinctive occupations in European history.
Keep readingNicholas Boggs’ new biography reintroduces Baldwin’s genius to new generation
Nicholas Boggs’ new biography, ‘Baldwin: A Love Story,’ reintroduces James Baldwin’s legacy to a new generation, exploring his life through his most profound relationships and his theories on race, queerness, and authenticity.
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