Lit Chat Interview with Local Author C.H. Hooks

Lit Chat Interview with Local Author C.H. Hooks

From Completely Booked - Official Podcast of the Jacksonville Public Library by Jacksonville Public Library

December 16, 2025 · 57 min

About this episode

C.H. Hooks discusses his novel 'Can't Shake the Dust' and the local author community.

Follow the Lemon Racing Dynasty Take a ride through the raucous racing circuits and strip malls of South Georgia in the new novel, Can't Shake the Dust, by St. Augustine author C.H. Hooks. Throughout the year, we offer programs like Lit Chat Author Talks and Writer's Lab workshops to spotlight our local author community and inspire others to follow in their literary footsteps. "Can't Shake the Dust is a singular addition to the South's raucous storytelling tradition. As much about aging as coming of age, Can't Shake the Dust takes you beyond-the-track and into the blue-collar lives of those who can't quit this beautiful, DIY sport. At once hilarious, strange, and tender—this brilliant novel you won't soon forget..."—Caleb Johnson, author of Treeborne Q11 Lit Chat Interview with C.H. Hooks C.H. Hooks was in conversation with Shep Shepard on Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Willow Branch Library. C.H. Hooks is the author of the novels Can't Shake the Dust and Alligator Zoo-Park Magic . His work has appeared in print and online publications including: The Los Angeles Review , American Short Fiction , Four Way Review , The Tampa Review , The Bitter Southerner , and Burrow Press . He has…

People in this episode

Host: Shep Shepard

Guest: C.H. Hooks

Topics covered

  • local authors
  • literary community
  • novel discussion
  • racing culture
  • writing workshops

Keywords

  • C.H. Hooks
  • Can't Shake the Dust
  • local authors
  • St. Augustine
  • literary programs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jacksonville Public Library, The Los Angeles Review, American Short Fiction, Four Way Review, The Tampa Review, The Bitter Southerner, Burrow Press

Books & works: Can't Shake the Dust, Alligator Zoo-Park Magic

Places: St. Augustine, South Georgia

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