@readappalachia.bsky.social
celebrating & appalachian literature & writing founded by @kdwinchester.bsky.social
Did you know that we distribute issues of the Southern Foodways Alliance's quarterly magazine, Gravy? The new winter issue just dropped, all about the power and pleasure of shared work and of leisure time spent in community. Snag an issue or subscribe for the year!
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The podcast might be on break until next season, but there are still must-read Appalachian books coming out. What 2026 titles are you most excited for?
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In the 2025 season finale of the podcast, @kdwinchester.bsky.social talks with @silashouse.bsky.social about his debut poetry collection ALL THESE GHOSTS and his debut murder mystery DEAD MAN BLUES. Have a listen! 🎧
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE!
In today’s episode @kdwinchester.bsky.social talks to @upfromsumdirt.bsky.social about his new poetry collection THE SHOES OF THE FISHERMAN’S WIFE. Have a listen!
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE! @kdwinchester.bsky.social talks to Denton Loving about his new poetry collection FELLER. Plus, Denton reads several poems from the collection. Have a listen!
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We want to keep making books and @readappalachia.bsky.social wants to help.
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this episode is so affirming and motivating 💛 @readappalachia.bsky.social
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There will be a new episode of Read Appalachia coming out next week, but over on our newsletter, we're revisiting some backlist episodes. This week we're diving back in to the very first episode, featuring Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle and Melissa Helton.
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You may find a sneak peek of my next guest on the pod 👀
10.05.2025 18:31 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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NEW EPISODE!
In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Raye Hendrix.
Have a listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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Love hosting poetry corner. Poets, in general, def deserve more love.
25.04.2025 23:20 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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NEW EPISODE!
In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Jim Minick.
Have a listen!
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Some of you have asked for a newsletter to receive updates—so here we are!
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Happy pub day to TO BELONG HERE edited by Rae Garringer ✨
02.04.2025 04:04 — 👍 9 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Over the course of the last six months, I’ve been working on being able to write again. Here’s a little behind-the-scenes at what that looks like.
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Hello all from Read Appalachia HQ!
RA is still on break for the winter holidays, but we’ll start gearing up again here in a few weeks.
I hope y’all are surrounded by stacks of excellent books as we weather through all of these snow storms. Stay safe out there! ❄️
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Gwenllian loves the snow. ❄️
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Finished my first nonfiction book of the year. ✨
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Here are my 2024 favorites ✨
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Happy Pub Day to @browneallover.bsky.social! I’m currently reading and loving his new novel. ✨
07.01.2025 20:36 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 1I was on @npr.org to recommend some of my favorite audiobooks of 2024!
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✨NEW EPISODE✨
In the latest installment of our minisode series, Poetry Corner, Kendra Winchester is joined by Idra Novey. Have a listen! 🎧
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Hello from Read Appalachia HQ! 👋🏼
26.11.2024 21:57 — 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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#CurrentlyReading ✨
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We love a library Corg with excellent book taste. 📚
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What a speech from Appalachia’s own Barbara Kingsolver. Congrats to her for being awarded this incredible honor.
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Can't pick a general favorite of the year, but my favorite Appalachia-based read was Sidle Creek. Each story was so connected to nature in a way that felt truly authentic to our region.
25.11.2024 23:34 — 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0tough call for me. I’d say it’s between Percival Everett’s THE TREES (for its crisp pacing, blend of surrealism and realism, and wicked satire) and JANE EYRE (for the usual reasons). But I’m currently reading Mariana Enriquez’s OUR SHARE OF NIGHT and it could become the favorite!
25.11.2024 21:57 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
A photo of Gwen, a black, white, and brindle Cardigan Welsh Corgi, sitting on a multicolored carpet next to two large cushions.
No thoughts, just vibes ✨
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