The Durham musician’s new book, “This Year: 365 Songs Annotated,” is a close read of some of The Mountain Goats’ most legendary lyrics. Ahead of its publication, Darnielle talks with the INDY about memoirs, affordable housing, and God.
Shelbi Polk
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Raleigh Author Christopher Ruocchio Is Celebrating the Final Release in His Sun Eater Series In Style
Christopher Ruocchio jokes that he is introverted and “spiritually Bilbo Baggins,” but the end of his bestselling sci-fi series calls for a gala. Fans around the country are flying in for it.
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In Memoir “Beneath the Skin of Sorrow,” Nnenna Freelon Moves Lyrically Through Loss
To process a series of profound losses, the Durham jazz vocalist and composer poured herself into a freeform memoir that takes the shape of musical improvisations.
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Durham Poet Jameela F. Dallis On Grief, Oysters, Art, and the Color Blue
Talking with Jameela F. Dallis about her debut poetry collection, “Encounters for the Living and the Dead.”
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Durham Author and Activist adrienne maree brown On Navigating Relationships With Care
adrienne maree brown’s Emergent Strategy series includes several books on the relationship work that goes into activism. Her latest book, “Loving Corrections,” continues down that path.
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Perfect Lovers Carries On Durham’s Legacy of Scrappy Community Spaces
At North Durham coffee shop Perfect Lovers, over the past two years, there have been yoga classes, melancholy pilates, spoken word performances, and the occasional acoustic set.
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Jill McCorkle Loves the Threat of Fairy Tales
Talking with the Hillsborough writer on the heels of her new short story collection, “Old Crimes: And Other Stories.”
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Novelist Zelda Lockhart’s Characters Have Deep Generational Wounds. But the Work Doesn’t Stop There.
Lockhart’s new novel, “Trinity” follows three generations of a Black American family, from the late 1920s through today, as they fight to unravel the pain of their past.
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Poet Ross White Finds Beauty By Looking at Things a Little Bit Sideways
When Durham poet, teacher, and small press executive director Ross White looked Michelangelo’s David in the eyes—virtually, at least—a poem broke open for him.
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Waiting for The End of the World with John Waters
“I am the filthiest person alive. Even though Johnny Knoxville is pretty close. I share my crown with him.”