Eliza’s letters: A voice from Columbus’ past helps define a ‘New Southern Woman’
On a clear winter’s night in December 1860, Eliza Lucy Irion Neilson of Columbus sat down with a notebook and began writing her life story. One hundred and fifty-three years later, those who have come after her have a firsthand account of the ordinary and extraordinary world of the American South during and after the American Civil War.
Exorcism of 1949 continues to fascinate St. Louis
ST. LOUIS — Saint Louis University junior Zach Grummer-Strawn has never seen “The Exorcist,” the 1973 horror film considered one of the finest examples of
Popular Humans of New York photoblog now a book
NEW YORK — Brandon Stanton rounds the corner, spots a tiny blur of pink, and runs over to ask if he can take a picture.
New book tells pictorial history of Tupelo
TUPELO — The past can be a fragile thing that’s easily torn or lost. “People inherit photographs and they don’t know anything about them,” Bill
Eccentric characters and the paranormal meld in novel set in Columbus
Emma Grace wants to become a ghost hunter, and the storied cemetery in her hometown seems the natural place to begin. Her adventure unfolds in the pages of Adele Elliott’s debut novel, “Friendship Cemetery.”
Surveillance reports spark sales of ‘1984’
NEW YORK — The country’s book-buyers are reading up on being watched. Sales for dystopian classics such as George Orwell’s “1984” and Aldous Huxley’s “Brave
New book explains court to children
VICKSBURG — A prosecutor’s office has developed a book for children that uses simple language to describe the court process and all the key players
New book shares insights from Steve Jobs’ first boss
When Steve Jobs adopted “think different” as Apple’s mantra in the late 1990s, the company’s ads featured Albert Einstein, Bob Dylan, Amelia Earhart and a constellation of other starry-eyed oddballs who reshaped society.
Columbus resident publishes book of poetry and equations
William Furr believes in his work. The Columbus resident often spends his days, and many nights, writing. The most recent result is his fifth self-published book, “Mathematical Proof of Divine Creation and He Leads Me — I Follow.”
A revered historian – the ‘cheerful assassin’ — inspires a surprise tribute by protégés
Some of John Marszalek’s friends are pretty good at keeping a secret. The distinguished scholar’s wife, Jeanne, was even in on it.
For three years or more, unbeknownst to the Mississippi State Giles Distinguished Professor Emeritus, a network of his former doctoral students worked on a tribute to the mentor who had so stirred their passion for studying the Civil War era and its influence on shaping America.
West Point writer keeps thrills coming in second novel
When we last saw the fictional Jake Crosby, he and his daughter, Katy, had narrowly survived a harrowing nightmare in the Alabama woods, hunted by drug runner Moon Pie Daniels and his band of thugs. Jake, a stockbroker and hunter, was forced to kill two of his pursuers. Moon Pie had vowed revenge.
McChrystal takes blame for Rolling Stone article
WASHINGTON — Speaking out for the first time since he resigned, retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal takes the blame for a Rolling Stone article and the
Rare Stephen King book for auction in Maine
A signed copy of a rare Stephen King book is up for auction at a Maine bookstore, with proceeds going to a nearby homeless shelter’s emergency home heating fund.
Find this dog: Become a character in a Lehane novel
There’s a new mystery on Dennis Lehane’s mind, but the story isn’t something the best-selling author can control from behind a keyboard.
The plot kicked off Christmas Eve, when the crime novelist’s rescue beagle Tessa escaped from his yard after an outdoor gate latch didn’t lock all the way.
MSU floral design expert pens textbook
Plants can increase a person’s productivity, and a Mississippi State University floral design expert is smiling about his new textbook on using plants in interior spaces.
Countdown is on for release of Starkville native’s “Sushi Secrets” cookbook
That Marisa Baggett ever ended up as a sushi chef is, she conceded, somewhat of a happy accident.
Pentagon says book contains secrets
A former Navy SEAL’s insider account of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden contains classified information, the Pentagon said Tuesday, and the admiral who heads the Naval Special Warfare Command said details in the book may provide enemies with dangerous insight into secretive U.S. operations.
Book raises questions about bin Laden’s death
A firsthand account of the Navy SEAL raid that killed Osama bin Laden contradicts previous accounts by administration officials, raising questions as to whether the terror mastermind presented a clear threat when SEALs first fired upon him.
Columbus author’s book acquired by Simon & Schuster
Pushcart Prize nominee Michael F. Smith’s debut novel “Rivers” has been acquired by Simon & Schuster in a World English rights deal and is scheduled for release in the summer of 2013.
Author returns to Columbus with new novel
Joe Lee, a Starkville native and a graduate of Mississippi State University, will sign copies of his new suspense thriller, “The Magnolia Triangle” (Dogwood Press, 2009), at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 3 p.m.