The Backbooth Sessions: A Conversation with Jay Busbee & David Housel

Join us on Wednesday, November 12, at 2 p.m. in the Back Booth at Chappy’s (754 E Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL) as we welcome author Jay Busbee for a conversation about his new book Iron in the Blood: How the Alabama vs. Auburn Rivalry Shaped the Soul of the South with David Housel, former Auburn University Athletic Director and author of From the Back Booth at Chappy’s.

About Iron in the Blood:

“Without a doubt, the best book I’ve ever read about the Auburn-Alabama game.” -David Housel

The story of college football in Alabama is the story of the South itself. Iron in the Blood offers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the fiercest rivalries in American sports—celebrating the triumphs of both teams while exploring how football has broken down barriers and shaped Southern culture.

More than just a sports history, Iron in the Blood captures the joy and heartbreak of fandom, the legacy of competition, and the way football has helped Alabama define itself—both in moments of glory and in times of struggle.

This event is free and open to the public. Copies of Iron in the Blood and From the Back Booth at Chappy’s will be available for purchase, and both authors will be signing books and answering questions.

You may also like the following events from Auburn Oil Co. Booksellers:

• This Wednesday, 12th November, 06:30 pm, In Conversation with Jay Busbee in Auburn
• Next Friday, 21st November, 03:00 pm, Sidewalk Stroll & Stories with Sam Hendrix in Auburn
• Happening on, 7th January, 06:30 pm, In Conversation With Kate Dramis: The Odds of You! in Auburn

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