4 new releases by local authors to add to your TBR list

DYK the Greater Birmingham area is home to powerhouse authors across every genre? If your looking to grow that TBR pile, check out these recent releases from local talent.

1. “Unsheltered Expressions: Binding Hope” by InToTo Creative Arts 

Birmingham nonprofit InToTo Creative Arts shines a spotlight on hope with their book “Unsheltered Expressions: Binding Hope.” This powerful collection features art and writings from local shelter guests, created during weekly community workshops that foster healing, self-expression and connection.

• Where to get it: Contact InToTo Creative Arts for more information.

2. “Secret Birmingham: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure” by Cherith Fluker

This new release by Birmingham author Cherita Fluker is a delightfully curious guide to The Magic City. Filled with hidden gems, quirky history and forgotten stories, it’s the perfect read for locals ready to see Birmingham in a whole new way.

• Where to get it: Reedy Press
• Cost: $27

3. “The Adventures of the Sizzling Six: The Vanishing Birds” by Claire Datnow

Birmingham’s own Claire Datnow is igniting bookshelves with another globe-trotting eco-adventure, The Adventures of the Sizzling Six: The Vanishing Birds. In this story, you’ll be whisked into a page-turning mystery that soars across continents as a group of teens races to find out why birds are vanishing. Along the way, you’ll pick up fascinating migration facts about incredible winged travelers like white storks, chimney swifts, raptors, and more.

Fun fact: Claire’s passion for nature led to Alabama Audubon naming the Audubon-Datnow Forest Preserve on the grounds of Birmingham’s W.E. Putnam Middle School in her honor.

• Where to get it: Alabama Audubon’s website
• Cost: $9

4. “The Model City: History, Heritage and the Hereafter of the Resettlement of Administration’s Crown Jewel” by Gary Lloyd

“The Model City” is perfect for history buffs. (Gary Lloyd

If you love history or are a proud Trussville resident, this is your next must-read. Written by Gary Lloyd, the book brings local history to life as it traces the Cahaba Project’s journey from its 1930s beginnings to its lasting impact today. Blending insights with personal stories, you’ll discover the heart and soul of this nationally recognized historic district. 

• Where to get it: garylloydbooks.com
• Cost: Paperback $15 | Hardcover $20

Looking for the best spot to find books by local authors and more? Here are eight local bookstores for every reader. 

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