Many of North Carolina’s most memorable political leaders come from small, rural communities. Recent examples include Jim Hunt, Jesse Helms, . . .
book review
She Makes it Look Easy by Marybeth Whalen
In this vibrant, fast-paced read, Whalen takes a look at the fallout of the perfectionism to which many of today’s ultra-accomplished moms aspire.
Shifting Loyalties: The Union Occupation of Eastern North Carolina by Judkin Browning
During the course of the Civil War, local loyalties shifted back and forth, depending on a variety of circumstances.
The Jefferson Key by Steve Berry
The North Carolina twist in The Jefferson Key comes into play with the connection between pirates and privateers throughout time as Berry sets his scenes in Bath and the Pamlico Sound region.
Under the Skin by Vicki Lane
In Vicki Lane's latest novel, the question is whether people are whom they seem to be. The answer unspools in surprising ways.
The Night Train by Clyde Edgerton
Edgerton’s book moseys at a carefree pace, much like the lives of his characters during simpler times.
The Midwife’s Confession by Diane Chamberlain
The Midwife’s Confession is ideal for book-discussion groups, which offer an opportunity to ponder the multiple layers of family secrets, relationship drama, and nail-biting suspense.
Tales From A Free-Range Childhood by Donald Davis
Folksy storyteller Donald Davis doesn’t take a position on the parenting debates raging in America’s neighborhoods. But depending on your . . .
Chapel Hill in Plain Sight: Notes from the Other Side of the Tracks by Daphne Athas
Daphne Athas's latest book, Chapel Hill in Plain Sight, captures intimate details of growing up in the “Athens of the South.”
