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50 Authors, 50 states, and 50 books, all in 50 days

In 2021, we met author and filmmaker Mason Engel to talk about his documentary focusing on independent bookstores in the US. Now, two years later, we spoke with him again to discuss his new documentary “Books Across America,” where he takes viewers on a road trip where he traveled to 50 states, read 50 books, and interviewed 50 authors, all in 50 days.

Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!
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