Text reads Controlling the Narrative in the top-right corner above an illustrated pile of banned books, with their titles showing on the spines. Words by Alison Law and Illustration by Martha E. Park

Controlling the Narrative

The Bitter Southerner | Alison Law | September 24, 2024

Due South's Summer Book Recommendations

WUNC North Carolina Public Radio | Leoneda Inge | June 11, 2024

Whether on the beach, lounging pool-side or sitting under a shady tree, summer can be an ideal season for catching up on leisure reading. Due South talks to a local bookseller and a freelance writer about their top book picks for the season.

Text reads 2024 Summer Reading Roundup curated by Alison Law

2024 Summer Reading Roundup

The Bitter Southerner | Alison Law | May 24, 2024

This year’s roundup is a far-ranging reflection of the incredible breadth (and oh-so-diverse source points) of Southern experience. Novels, short stories, memoirs, music, pop culture, poetry, history, food – this year’s list contains the most titles we’ve ever touted, from some incredibly gifted writers. So get those book totes ready.

"Book Evangelist" Gathers Eclectic Reads for The Bitter Southerner

WABE | Lois Reitzes | May 23, 2023

Memorial Day is quickly approaching, marking the official start of summer as we know it, and summer reading. Writer and self-proclaimed “book evangelist” Alison Law continues her tradition of rounding up some of the essential, eclectic reads for the online publication, The Bitter Southerner.

2023 Summer Reading Roundup

2023 Summer Reading Roundup

The Bitter Southerner | Alison Law; Martha Park | May 23, 2023

Novels from seasoned and debut authors, cookbooks from Wadmalaw Island and Oxford, Mississippi, and more are all featured in the annual Summer Reading Roundup.

Alison Law in conversation with authors Amy Bonnaffons and Christopher Swann as part of A Cappella Books' Writers at the Wrecking Bar event. (Photo by Robin Henson)

Q&A: Literary Atlanta's Alison Law Is an Advocate for the City’s Bustling Book Scene

ArtsATL | Beth Ward | January 24, 2019

Pictured: Authors Amy Bonnaffons and Christopher Swann talked about their books with Alison Law as part of the Writers at the Wrecking Bar event. (Photo by Robin Henson)

Southern Reading List: Alison Law

Georgia Public Broadcasting | La'Raven Taylor | November 15, 2018

Alison Law recommends these southern novels you might have missed: The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow by Rita Leganski, My Sunshine Away by M. O. Walsh, Lookaway, Lookaway by Wilton Barnhardt, and A Good Hard Look by Ann Napolitano.

The Great American Read Finds America's Favorite Books

Georgia Public Broadcasting | Virginia Prescott | August 9, 2018

Alison Law, host of the Literary Atlanta podcast, and Decatur-based author Nicki Salcedo discuss the 100 books on the PBS Great American Read list, their favorite stories, and their literary doppelgangers.

Alison Law and Nicki Salcedo stand in front of banner reading On Second Thought

4 New Southern Books You Need To Read

Georgia Public Broadcasting | Tony Harris | April 20, 2018

Literary Atlanta podcast host Alison Law and Decatur-based author Nicki Salcedo joined us in studio to share their picks of the best new books by Southern writers.

Alison Law and Nicki Salcedo stand in front of banner reading On Second Thought

Favorite New Books By Southern Authors

Georgia Public Broadcasting | Adam Ragusea | March 12, 2018

What’s on your reading list? We go through some of the best new books by Southern authors with Alison Law of the Literary Atlanta podcast and author Nicki Salcedo.

Pictured from left to right are Alison Law, Jim Auchmutey, and Kalin Thomas at The Wren's Nest in 2018.

New Literary Podcasts Connect Atlanta’s Reading, Writing Community

Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Curt Holman | March 8, 2018

As creator and host of the weekly podcast “Literary Atlanta,” Alison Law has interviewed many of Atlanta’s best writers.