
A virtuosic novelist, poet, and story writer, he evokes the beauty and brutality of the land, the relentless tension between past and present, and the unquenchable human desire to be a little bit better than circumstances would seem to allow (to paraphrase Faulkner). Ron Rash has long been a revered presence in the landscape of American letters. “Rash’s lyrical, atmospheric collection, with its strong sense of place, will appeal to readers of Rick Bragg and Jesmyn Ward.” Want to join us? Sign up here! In the Valley by Ron Rashįrom bestselling and award-winning writer Ron Rash ("One of the great American authors at work today."- The New York Times ) comes a collection of ten searing stories and the return of the villainess who propelled Serena to national acclaim, in a long-awaited novella.

This collection consists of ten new stories and a novella based on his bestselling novel, Serena. We are proud to host Ron Rash side by side with City Lights Bookstore in Sylva, NC.

Join us on August 6th at 7 PM for a virtual conversation with local bestselling author Ron Rash as he discusses his new story collection, In the Valley.
