Laskar, Sugar Land by Tammy Lynne Stoner, and Lot: Stories by Bryan Washington. This year’s shortlist of nominees were The Atlas of Reds and Blues by Devi S. As far as literary prizes go (many of the most prestigious ones seem basically to just be head-nods) it’s playful and generous: authors are given $5,000 and the promise of a free glass of wine at Crook’s Corner for the rest of the year. Inspired by literary awards presented by Parisian cafes, the yearly award is given to a debut novel set in the American South. Now seven years in, the Crook’s Corner Book Prize is an oddball literary tradition that feels like it couldn’t have emerged out of any place except Bill Smith’s venerable kitchen. Gary Crunkleton, who presented the award, admitted to laughter that he “wasn’t a big reader,” but-nodding to Charles Frazier-said, “I’ve read the Bible, and I’ve seen your movie.”
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