Onward and Upward

RECENTLY READ: Big Bad Love by Larry Brown

My friend Craig turned me on to Larry Brown, who quickly became one of the best Southern writers I have ever read. I blazed through this collection of short stories, each one showing people who live way off the beaten path. This reminds me of my childhood, though I didn’t know anyone as crazy as these folks. Brown pulls some hilarious and stark stories out of a few twisted characters.

Not recommended: the movie adaptation starring Debra Winger.