What washes ashore can become something more: the unexpected artistry of an Oak Island beachcomber.
Our State Book Club Presents: Heather Frese
From a young age, a writer felt the pull of Hatteras Island, a place whose sand and stories have always felt like home.
Haywood, Handmade
An art collective in Canton brings together a community of veteran craftspeople and welcomes new ones into the fold.
Our State Book Club Presents: Halle Hill
In hopes of unraveling her own identity, an Appalachian native found herself on the page.
10 Stunning Culinary Creations
In art class, we learn to notice texture, form, color, and light. On the plate, those same techniques guide chefs, bakers, and makers across North Carolina, turning ingredients into compositions meant to be admired before they’re savored.
Our State Book Club Presents: Terry Roberts
A boy grew up on the tales of Appalachia told by his grandmother and our great writers — one of whom inspired him to join their literary legacy.
Our State Book Club Presents: Meagan Church
Much like her female protagonists, an award-winning novelist longed for a place that felt like home. In North Carolina, she found her happy ending.
Our State Book Club Presents: Vanessa Miller
After an award-winning author found her place in the Queen City, she came across the life-changing story of a woman who came to North Carolina, too, in search of opportunity.
6 Timeless Winter Reads
Travel back to historic events and find warmth in the words and faraway worlds dreamt of by these North Carolina authors.
