A Sky for Us Alone by Kristin Russell
Longtime Nashville hairstylist Kristin Russell can now add author to her list of occupations with the debut of her first young adult novel. Set in Southern Appalachia, the book shares the story of 18-year-old Harlowe Compton who struggles to hold onto hope that anything good lies ahead after his brother is killed by the Praters, Strickland County’s most powerful family. But when he meets Tennessee Moore, a young woman with an equally troubling set of circumstances, Compton might have a way forward and a way out. (HarperCollins | Katherine Tegen Books; available January 8.)
The Weight of a Piano by Chris Cander
Houston-based Chris Cander presents Katya and Clara, two women from different time periods and different worlds whose lives inexplicably intersect over an antique piano. Katya is forced to abandon the piano when she emigrates to the United States from chaotic 1960s Soviet Union. Fifty years later, Clara, the current owner of the piano, finds her life in its own upheaval and must sell her prized possession. A buyer appears, and the life of the piano continues to unveil new twists and turns. (Knopf; available January 22.)
Nashville Sound: An Illustrated Timeline by Don Cusic
In Don Cusic’s comprehensive illustrated timeline of Music City, he reveals the city’s diverse and rich musical history, beginning in the early 1800s and extending to present-day Nashville. From Davy Crockett to Sturgill Simpson, the Belmont University professor and songwriter showcases Nashville’s ever-changing approach to being the world’s premier music destination. (Reedy Press; available now.)
The Metabolic Makeover: 8 Weeks to Macro Mastery by Tiffany Breeding
In her debut book, Tiffany Breeding, a Nashville-based fitness and nutrition expert, reveals her eight-week plan to manage macronutrient intake and overhaul the metabolism for long-term weight loss success. Designed to treat both mind and body, Breeding introduces techniques from across a variety of health programs, including flexible dieting, Whole30, keto, intermittent fasting, and more. (Get Focused Media; available January 15.)