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By the River with Holly Jackson

Mashama Bailey & John O. Morisano

“By The River” is a love letter to Southern stories and the authors and poets who write them. Through interviews with Southern authors, host Holly Jackson examines books from a variety of genres, including historical fiction, Southern culture, memoir, poetry, and more.

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Mashama Bailey & John O. Morisano

Season 2 Episode 203 | 26m 46s | CC

Joining Holly Jackson by the river are authors Mashama Bailey and John O. Morisano. The authors are discuss their book, Black, White, and the Grey. Holly learns about the history of the restaurant that inspired their book and what drove them to write it. Holly learns about the authors’ deep connection with one another and their story.

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