Where Rivers Change Direction (Riverhead) chronicles author Mark Spragg’s experiences growing up on a dude ranch. In her review, Betsy Burton says it’s “a clear-eyed look at what’s wild and what’s nurturing—in nature, in animals, and in humanity.”
Then, JasonIsbell’s produced a few solo records now. He used to be in the band Drive-By Truckers. His lyrics are potent and thoughtful. Isbell plays at Red Butte Garden on Thursday, September 15th.
Music from Jason Isbell heard on this Books & Beats:
1: “Cover Me Up”
2: “Elephant”
3: “If it Takes a Lifetime”
4: “Something More than Free”