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Through the Snow Globe by Annie Rains
Book Review

Book Review: Through the Snow Globe

When a woman encounters a magical snow globe in her small North Carolina town, she’s given the opportunity to face her past and learn to appreciate her present.

by Katy Munger
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One Page at a Time

At Bookmarks, a nonprofit bookstore in Winston-Salem, a community is cultivated through literature, inspiring young minds.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Book Review

Little Readers at Sassafras on Sutton

A children’s author and her family transformed a former livery stable in Black Mountain into a literary haven that expands the imaginations of new bookworms.

by Katie Kane
Travel

Bookmarks in Winston-Salem

A nonprofit bookstore in Forsyth County connects authors with some of their youngest readers, helping local students discover new worlds.

by Chloe Klingstedt
Living in North Carolina

6 Places to Find the Perfect Present

North Carolina is home to a trove of innovative craftsmen and charming shops, making it easy to find the perfect present for everyone.

by Tamiya Anderson
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Hidden Gems and Local Secrets: Welcome to the High Country

Just off the beaten path, you’ll find mountain scenery, shops, adventures, and restaurants worthy of being the main attraction.

by Alysia Yates
Living in North Carolina

For the Love of Books

Celebrate National Reading Month in North Carolina with a distinguished book club, a beloved author, a unique library, a book review, and more.

by Our State Staff
Ramblin' Man Columns

Armchair Odyssey

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.

by T. Edward Nickens
Guides

Black History Month in North Carolina

Seven sites, sounds, and Black-owned businesses to explore in February.

by Our State Staff
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