Books

Nothing’s set in stone. Few things are. Lucky for you, there’s usually a chance to change your mind or have a do-over. You can often get another go at something because few things are that […]

“The first African-American political leaders began to serve following the Civil War…Known as Reconstruction, this period represented a window of opportunity for African-Americans… Many [Black] political leaders emerged during this period, using their political power […]

NASHVILLE, TN — Parnassus Books is thrilled to welcome Roxane Gay to discuss her book Hunger as a part of our [email protected] series on July 13 at 6:15 pm. This salon is a free, ticketed event being held at […]

By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Why do some students transition well while others fail? If you are unsure of the answer to this question, Rochelle Moore’s new book “Making the Jump: How to Successfully […]

You can do it. Yes, you can. You just need to take a deep breath and then blow it out. Find the courage inside yourself. Think of something else and do it. Don’t be scared. […]

It was a Sure Thing. A can’t-miss, a safe bet that you couldn’t possibly fail – or could you?  Isn’t there always a danger of losing in a gamble, or at least not winning?  What […]

“Barack Obama’s speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention instantly catapulted him into the national spotlight and led to his election four years later as America’s first African-American president. In this penetrating biography, David J. […]

Your feet sometimes have a mind of their own. You see your favorite foods, and they carry you toward lunch before you even realize you’re hungry. When you’re faced with danger, they take you in […]

You got this. You know what’s up. You’ve been schooled and you know how things work, how it is, how it goes down. You can do it, no problem. You got this – except when, […]