Kidnapped and Displayed as Circus Freaks in the Jim Crow South

Beth Macy's last book, "Factory Man" is a New York Times best-seller and now in development to become an HBO mini-series produced by Tom Hanks. Beth's latest book "Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest: A True Story of the Jim Crow South" is already generating film buzz. Beth came straight to Roxanne to dish about the book that is catching the attention of one of Hollywood's hottest leading men. Also in this episode, RJ Julia's General Manager stops by to tell us just what it takes to become a bookseller.  Books in this episode: Truevine: Two Brothers, a Kidnapping, and a Mother's Quest: A True Story of the Jim Crow South by Beth Macy Commonwealth by Ann Patchett Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck News of the World by Paulette Jiles