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Family Folktales: The Enchanted Ring

When a young man is given an enchanted ring, it leads to prosperity. When the same ring is given to his wicked brother, what do you think will happen?

Book cover for "The Recovering: Intoxication and its Aftermath" by Leslie Jamison, viewed through the bottom of a glass.
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In The Recovering, author Leslie Jamison confronts her own alcoholism with the help of a chorus of famous drinking writers: Raymond Carver, Jean Rhys, Charles Jackson, and Denis Johnson, to name a few.  
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Family Folktales: The Master Maid

A king’s son becomes servant to a giant, and narrowly escapes with his life. But what will be his fate if he forgets the maid who helped him?

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It’s been 50 years since the death of Martin Luther King Jr., yet his teachings and legacy continue to endure. In honor of his impact, here’s a look back at how his work shaped Nashville.