Diane Daniel provides a thorough guide to North Carolina’s family farms, produce stands, farmers markets, wineries, and orchards.
The New Southern Garden Cookbook by Sheri Castle
Sheri Castle’s newest cookbook walks you through the pleasures of fresh, local, and seasonal food with more than 300 recipes.
Writer’s Magic
Asheville native Sarah Addison Allen delights in life’s mysteries and uses those true stories to inspire her fantastic fiction.
A Name for Himself
Cleveland County native David Lee wrote successful songs for other artists for decades. But he never received the recognition he deserves, until now.
The Dry Grass of August by Anna Jean Mayhew
Anna Jean Mayhew draws from her Charlotte roots and builds on the long tradition of North Carolina storytelling in this stunning coming-of-age debut.
Maritime Hero
By the time he became the first black keeper of a United States Life-Saving Service station, Richard Etheridge had overcome slavery, war, and racism.
Rusty Bucket Man
He toured the country as an actor, but when John Demers fell ill, he realized he had everything he needed in Apex, and created “The Rusty Bucket Kids,” an educational TV show set right at home.
Southern Heirlooms
The classic tomato sandwich’s roots may reach beyond the Mason-Dixon line, but there’s something about this summer staple that gives it a special home in our kitchens.
Summertime Sway
A hammock does not yield easily to our impulse to rush off. Enforcing a slow, Southern pace, its knotted web cradles us, convincing us it’s better to stay put for a while longer.
