Accounts by European explorers who visited North Carolina centuries ago let us travel back to another era — but their words only tell part of the story.
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North Carolina: Land of Water, Land of Sky
In his new travelogue, Chapel Hill author Bland Simpson tells stories of North Carolina through nature’s lens.
The Asheville Bucket List
The mountain city known for its art, music, outdoor adventures, and beer provides plenty of opportunities for fun and learning. An Asheville devotee compiled some of the best experiences in her new guidebook.
5 September Book Picks We Love
Davidson’s Main Street Books owner Adah Fitzgerald gives some of her top picks for books written by North Carolina authors.
Books for the Beach
Before you lay out a towel and kick off your flip-flops, a stop at this Carteret County bookstore is a must.
Writing Appalachia
A new anthology compiled by two North Carolina natives explores the lives, legends, and lore of the people of Appalachia.
November Book Pick: The Risen by Ron Rash
The Appalachian land and waters shape novelist Ron Rash’s stories.
That Old-Time Sound: July 2016 Book Picks
Our mountains and Foothills have inspired generations of Carolina-born and -bred folk musicians — who have, themselves, inspired generations of writers. Four books tell the stories behind the musical storytellers.
May 2016 Book Picks & Music Review
A writer’s surroundings often influence his or her earliest work. A young Thomas Wolfe, for example, was famously inspired by his hometown, Asheville. Here, some of our state’s best-known writers show us where they started.
