A Raleigh Writer’s New Memoir Revisits the Culinary School Trenches
“Salt, Sweat & Steam: The Fiery Education of an Accidental Chef,” Brigid Washington’s account of her time at the Culinary Institute of America and beyond, releases on April 28.
“Power to the People, Y’all” Revisits a Revolutionary Winston-Salem Chapter
Tressie McMillan Cottom’s new documentary short looks back on the first Black Panther Party chapter to be established in the South, and how its legacy lives on today.
A Durham Death Doula’s Guide for Better Living and Dying
In a culture that will do anything to avoid talking about mortality, how should we think about death ? In a new book, Jane K. Callahan offers an honest, empowering framework for preparing for the end.
Author Rebecca McClanahan On Grief, Caregiving, and the Tender Symbolism of Spoons
The North Carolina writer’s memoir, “Light Falls on Everything,” documents her experience caregiving for her parents, as they age and develop dementia.
Welcome to Alamance County, North Carolina
An excerpt from “The Legend of Wyatt Outlaw: From Reconstruction through Black Lives Matter,” a new book by Sylvester Allen Jr. and Belle Boggs out from UNC Press.
‘There Is No Singular Savior’: An Interview with North Carolina Poet Diamond Forde
Poet and NC State assistant professor Diamond Forde released her second collection, “The Book of Alice,” on January 20. It’s a brilliant and unflinching look at faith, family, and the stories we inherit.
Local Author Adam Morgan On How a 1921 Obscenity Trial Over “Ulysses” Speaks to Censorship Issues Today
“A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls,” Morgan’s new biography about famed editor Margaret C. Anderson, was released earlier this month.
More Books Coverage
“Any Story You Tell, You Wind Up Telling On Yourself In Some Way”: Talking With John Darnielle About His New Book
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.
As Book Bans Spike, Public and School Librarians In Wake County Juggle Divergent Challenges
New policies have helped keep Wake County public libraries resilient against censorship, but book challenges continue to have a chilling effect in classrooms and other community spaces.
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.
Ed Southern On the Grounding Power of Ghost Stories
In “The Devil’s Done Come Back: New Ghost Tales from North Carolina,” edited by Ed Southern, a slate of contemporary Tar Heel writers reimagine classic lore from around the state.
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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