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Square Books presents W. Fitzhugh Brundage in conversation with Robert Colby for “A Fate Worse Than Hell” 54af5ddf-852e-471a-9ee0-c6b927e5ff8b_e45adf5f6bc0c5c2a30a39868f44eab6

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Square Books presents W. Fitzhugh Brundage in conversation with Robert Colby for “A Fate Worse Than Hell”

TLV News February 26, 2026

From the Pulitzer Prize finalist, a harrowing new history of the Civil War’s prisoner of war camps,...

Square Books Presents Jonathan Miles for “Eradication” on Thacker Mountain Radio Hour Thursday February 26 at The Powerhouse 022626-tmr-jonathan-miles-eradication

Square Books Presents Jonathan Miles for “Eradication” on Thacker Mountain Radio Hour Thursday February 26 at The Powerhouse

TLV News February 24, 2026

Thursday February 26 at 6 pm @ The Powerhouse “A stark, propulsive, and timely man-versus-nature tale.” —Kirkus...

Enter the Oxford Micro Memoir Contest The Micro Memoir Project is developed by Greenfield Farm Writers Residency at the University of Mississippi and sponsored by Visit Oxford.

The Micro Memoir Project is developed by Greenfield Farm Writers Residency at the University of Mississippi and sponsored by Visit Oxford.

Enter the Oxford Micro Memoir Contest

TLV News February 23, 2026

The Micro Memoir Project is developed by Greenfield Farm Writers Residency at the University of Mississippi and...

Upcoming Literary Event: “How to Distill Your Big Oxford Life into a Micro Memoir” with Beth Ann Fennelly, Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm Upcoming Literary Event: "How to Distill Your Big Oxford Life into a Micro Memoir" with Beth Ann Fennelly, Wednesday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Upcoming Literary Event: "How to Distill Your Big Oxford Life into a Micro Memoir" with Beth Ann Fennelly, Wednesday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Upcoming Literary Event: “How to Distill Your Big Oxford Life into a Micro Memoir” with Beth Ann Fennelly, Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm

TLV News February 23, 2026

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library (401 Bramlett...

Square Books Presents Ralph Eubanks in conversation with Wright Thompson for “When It’s Darkness on the Delta” Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Launch Event Ralph Eubanks. Photo credit: Maude Schuyler Clay

Ralph Eubanks. Photo credit: Maude Schuyler Clay

Square Books Presents Ralph Eubanks in conversation with Wright Thompson for “When It’s Darkness on the Delta” Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Launch Event

TLV News January 8, 2026

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm @ Off Square Books Author Ralph Eubanks in conversation with...

Square Books Presents Jennifer Moorman in conversation with Sami Thomason-Fyke for “The Charmed Library” Thursday, January 15, 2026 Jennifer Moorman.

Square Books Presents Jennifer Moorman in conversation with Sami Thomason-Fyke for “The Charmed Library” Thursday, January 15, 2026

TLV News January 8, 2026

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30 pm @ Off Square Books Escape to a world where words...

Hometown Hootenanny: Oxford Comes Together for a Down-Home Celebration of Food, Music, and Community betsy at the market

Hometown Hootenanny: Oxford Comes Together for a Down-Home Celebration of Food, Music, and Community

Davis Coen November 13, 2025

Oxford, Mississippi’s Old Armory Pavilion is known for hosting the Oxford Community Market (OXCM), a Tuesday afternoon...

Matt Bondurant in conversation with Tom Franklin for “North Country” Tuesday, November 11 at 5:30pm at Off Square Books 1111-matt-bondurant-north-country

Matt Bondurant in conversation with Tom Franklin for “North Country” Tuesday, November 11 at 5:30pm at Off Square Books

TLV News November 7, 2025

A taut thriller set along the northern border, from the author of the international bestseller The Wettest...

Square Books presents Todd Goddard and Jamie Harrison for “Devouring Time” and “A River Dream” Monday, November 10 at 5:30 pm at Off Square Books 1110-todd-goddard-and-jamie-harrison

Square Books presents Todd Goddard and Jamie Harrison for “Devouring Time” and “A River Dream” Monday, November 10 at 5:30 pm at Off Square Books

TLV News November 6, 2025

The definitive biography of Jim Harrison – one of America’s most beloved authors – and an anthology...

Square Books presents Jere Nash in conversation with Marshall Ramsey for “Reconstruction in Mississippi” Thursday, November 6 at 5:30 pm at Off Square Books 1106-jere-nash-reconstruction-mississippi

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Square Books presents Jere Nash in conversation with Marshall Ramsey for “Reconstruction in Mississippi” Thursday, November 6 at 5:30 pm at Off Square Books

TLV News November 5, 2025

Join Square Books as we welcome author Jere Nash in conversation with Marshall Ramsey for Reconstruction in...

New Book Examines Age Old Question: Why Has Mississippi Produced More Acclaimed Literature Than Any Other Region in History? 1103-joshua-clark-and-judy-long-most-powerful-word

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New Book Examines Age Old Question: Why Has Mississippi Produced More Acclaimed Literature Than Any Other Region in History?

TLV News October 30, 2025

Authors Josh Clark and Judy Long to discuss in Oxford and Jackson, November 3 & 4 For...

Thacker Mountain Radio Hour and Square Books present Eliana Ramage for “To the Moon and Back” Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6 pm at The Powerhouse 1023-SquareBooks-eliana-ramage-moon-and-back

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Thacker Mountain Radio Hour and Square Books present Eliana Ramage for “To the Moon and Back” Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6 pm at The Powerhouse

TLV News October 23, 2025

Square Books presents Eliana Ramage for To the Moon and Back, a tour de force debut about ...

Calling all Gotham vigilantes! John Jackson Miller for “Batman: Revolution” at Square Books Monday, October 27 1027-SQBKS-Miller

Calling all Gotham vigilantes! John Jackson Miller for “Batman: Revolution” at Square Books Monday, October 27

TLV News October 22, 2025

Calling all Gotham vigilantes! Author John Jackson Miller, writer of comics, books, games, and nonfiction works about...

Square Books presents Sam Tanenhaus in conversation with Bruce Levingston for “Buckley” – Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1022-sam-tanenhaus-buckley

Square Books presents Sam Tanenhaus in conversation with Bruce Levingston for “Buckley” – Wednesday, October 22, 2025

TLV News October 21, 2025

Event is at 5:30 pm at Off Square Books More than two decades in the making, the...

Sarahfest Celebrates a Decade of Art, Music and Community Sarahfest16-9063

Sarahfest Celebrates a Decade of Art, Music and Community

University of Mississippi October 16, 2025

Festival welcomes artist Jon Langford back to Oxford for concerts, workshops and events The Sarah Isom Center‘s Sarahfest turns...

Square Books presents Alicia Wright and Cody-Rose Clevidence for “You’re Called by the Same Sound” and “This Household of Earthly Nature” – Tuesday, October 14, 2025

TLV News October 13, 2025

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6 pm at Off Square Books Join Square Books for an evening...

Square Books and Thacker Mountain Radio Hour present Susan Gregg Gilmore for “The Curious Calling of Leonard Bush” Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6 pm at The Powerhouse 1002-susan-gregg-gilmore-and-belinda-smith-curious-calling-leonard-bush

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Square Books and Thacker Mountain Radio Hour present Susan Gregg Gilmore for “The Curious Calling of Leonard Bush” Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 6 pm at The Powerhouse

TLV News October 1, 2025

Susan Gregg Gilmore will be joined by award-winning Nashville singer and songwriter Belinda Smith, who will be ...

Square Books presents Patricia Lockwood for “Will There Ever Be Another You” in conversation with Mary Miller on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 5:30 pm at Off Square Books

TLV News September 27, 2025

Square Books is thrilled that the brilliant and unique – and store favorite – author Patricia Lockwood...

Square Books Presents Patricia Lockwood for “Will There Ever Be Another You” Monday, September 29 at 5.30pm @ Off Square Books Patricia-Lockwood

Square Books Presents Patricia Lockwood for “Will There Ever Be Another You” Monday, September 29 at 5.30pm @ Off Square Books

TLV News September 25, 2025

Booker Prize finalist and “formidably gifted writer” (The New York Times) Patricia Lockwood for Will There Ever...

Nautilus Publishing and Square Books Presents “Stories from Ole Miss Baseball” Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11 am at Off Square Books TLV-472-FP-Nautilus-BAWEBALL-750

Nautilus Publishing and Square Books Presents “Stories from Ole Miss Baseball” Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11 am at Off Square Books

TLV News September 25, 2025

Great stories from many of the greatest players and coaches throughout the years of Ole Miss Baseball ...

Jan Walker on Andrea Staten Set for Solo Spotlight at Hill Country PicnicJune 14, 2026
Davis, I really appreciate this excellent article about Andrea. She’s a gifted musician and a wonderful person.
Kevin Medlin on Starke Miller: “Did You Know: The Lost ‘Ode to Billy Joe’ Lyrics are in the Ole Miss Archives?”May 15, 2026
Always wondered why the song title ended up Ode To BILLIE JOE. That’s the Southern vernacular for a female (ie…
Dr Janine Ambrose on Blue Velvet Rising: Effie Burt’s All-Female Blues Collective Finds Its VoiceMay 7, 2026
Awesome!!!
Chesley Pearman on Will Griffith to Celebrate Book Release for “The Oddest Sea”May 6, 2026
YAAAAAAYYYYYYY, WILL!!!
Jeffrey Vallens on Blues Musician and Scholar to Deliver Annual Last LectureApril 30, 2026
Congratulatuons on your retirement! They can find another English teacher. We need him to keep playin' his harp...And giving lessons.…