AltWeeklies Wire
Jihad, Definednew
Casual readers may view How to Win a Cosmic War, the second book by acclaimed religious scholar Reza Aslan, as a defense of Islam. In part, this is an accurate assessment.
Jackson Free Press |
Cheree Franco |
07-09-2009 |
Nonfiction
Man v. Fleshnew
Though it lacks the subtle poetry of the “House of Sand and Fog,” Dubus’ newest offering nevertheless manages to be compelling and sympathetic.
Jackson Free Press |
Cheree Franco |
08-04-2008 |
Fiction
Romantic Devastationnew
Ballast is a single family's story. It's a story that, for its scant, struggling ray of hope (bond together as family, and things won't be OK, but they may get better), depicts Mississippi as a romantically devastated place.
Jackson Free Press |
Cheree Franco |
02-14-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Ballast, Lance Hammer
Broad Appealnew
While all the members of Sister Funk are openly queer, their sexuality hardly defines the band. After nearly a decade on the band circuit, the members of Sister Funk agree that female musicians are being taken more seriously lately, which they attribute to increased visibility and skill.
Jackson Free Press |
Cheree Franco |
10-12-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Sister Funk
Your Friendly Neighborhood Thai Housenew
The Thai House offers the familiarity of a diner, but the cuisine is almost certainly better than that local greasy-spoon.
Jackson Free Press |
Cheree Franco |
08-06-2007 |
Food+Drink
In Gratitude to Great Uncle Sunnew
After digesting their first LP and spending an hour with Wooden Finger, I have no doubt that this is a band that could transform resurrecting a bat into a gorgeously poignant song.
Jackson Free Press |
Cheree Franco |
07-11-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
More Glory, Less Greasenew
A new restaurant franchise offers traditional southern fare without all the bacon fat and grease.
Jackson Free Press |
Cheree Franco |
06-28-2007 |
Food+Drink
