Books by the River

A love letter to Southern stories and the authors who write them.

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Episodes

  • Jennifer Moorman

    Jackson sits by the river with Jennifer Moorman to discuss her novel The Charmed Library.
  • Mollie Barnes

    Jackson sits by the river with Mollie Barnes, Ph.D. to discuss her book Paper Heroines.
  • Emily Carpenter

    Jackson sits by the river with Emily Carpenter to discuss her novel Gothictown.
  • M.O. Walsh

    Jackson sits by the river with M.O. Walsh to discuss his novel The Big Door Prize.
  • Edda Fields-Black

    Jackson sits by the river with Edda Fields-Black, Ph.D. to discuss her book Combee.
  • Stacy Willingham

    Jackson sits by the river with Stacy Willingham to discuss her novel Forget Me Not.
  • Taylor Brown

    Jackson sits by the river with Taylor Brown to discuss his novel Rednecks.
  • Kardea Brown

    Jackson sits with Kardea Brown to discuss her cookbook Make Do With What You Have.

About Books by the River


Books By The River celebrates the spirit of Southern storytelling with conversations between host Holly Jackson and renowned Southern authors. Set in a cozy library by the Beaufort River, each episode delves into the inspiration and timeless charm behind Southern tales. Viewers will experience the passion that shapes these stories, revealing the cultural roots of the Southern narrative tradition.

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Books By The River is a co-production of South Carolina ETV & the University of South Carolina Beaufort. 

Funding for "Books By The River" is provided by: ETV Endowment of South Carolina, South Carolina Humanities, Visit Beaufort, Port Royal, and Sea Islands.

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