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Started by Rob Neufeld in Book Finds Nov 19, 2012.

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Claire Halsey posted a blog post

Four Brothers in Gray Available Now

The newest release from Star Route Books, Four Brothers in Gray, is now available! The book tells the story of Confederate soldiers Andy, Harrison, Calvin and Alfred Proffit. Star Route Books reprinted the book with permission from Wilkes Community College…See More
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Malaprop's Bookstore Cafe posted events
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Rob Neufeld posted a discussion

Tour of 3 old cemeteries in Swannanoa Valley, May 25

Swannanoa Valley Cemeteries Tourfrom press release[also see other stories: tour of historic Old Toxaway Baptist Church Upper Cemetery; slide show tour of Old Broad River Cemetery and story about it; tour of …See More
yesterday
Rob Neufeld posted a discussion

Barefoot in the Snow by Julia Nunnally Duncan

Marion poet cradles the individuals in her lifeby Rob NeufeldReview of: Barefoot in the Snow by Julia Nunnally Duncan (World Audience trade paper, Apr. 2013, 67 pages)             “The Loving Child” might be an alternate title for Julia Nunnally Duncan’s new book of poems, “Barefoot in the Snow.”  Her title poem…See More
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Landon Godfrey posted an event
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Vandercooked Poetry Nights at Asheville BookWorks at Asheville BookWorks

June 1, 2013 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Asheville BookWorks Inaugurates Broadside & Reading Series: Vandercooked Poetry Nights Asheville BookWorks, a community resource for print and book arts, introduces Vandercooked Poetry Nights, a reading series that offers the public the opportunity to print letterpress broadsides at the series events. The first Vandercooked Poetry Night is Saturday, June 1, 2013. Printing begins at 7:00 p.m. The reading begins at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Asheville BookWorks will…See More
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Celia Miles posted a blog post

Celia Miles' new novel, sequel to Sarranda, is available in paper and Kindle

http://www.celiamiles.comSarranda's Heart: A Love Story of Place is now available in regional independent bookstores and on Kindle, soon on Amazon.See More
May 18
Rob Neufeld posted discussions
May 18

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Swannanoa Cemetery Tour

Swannanoa Valley Museum engages 3 experts to tour old cemeteries, May 25. See more about cemeteries, too.

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Arvil Freeman at Marshall Depot,    June 1

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New books from WNC

Keep up to date with most recent publications, including Julia Nunnally Duncan poems; Gail Godwin novel; and books on Civil War monuments, Willie Stargell, and more.,

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How book discussions gratify

Read how a discussion deepened appreciation of Richard Ford's novel,  Canada; and connect with other discussions.YouTube video.

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Contemporary Appalachian anthology

Appalachian Gateway: An Anthology of Contemporary Stories and Poetry, new book from U of T Press, features work of 25 fiction writers and poets; and illuminating biographical sketches and bibliographies for each author.

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Who's Reading What in WNC?

See what book discussion groups in the region are gathering to talk about in May. Click on the image to learn more.

Don Talley starts Swannannoa Valley page

Read about use of social media--i.e., Facebook page--to post lots of Black Mountain history--e.g., 1958 Owen High majorettes.

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The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson

is the Book Discussion X stimulant, July 11. Click on photo for Random House page.

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Features

Flora by Gail Godwin

Gail Godwin's 14th novel is getting raves everywhere.  Read feature story and interview.

History detective finds Sondley ring

The ring that 30-year old Foster Sondley, renowned for his lifework, Buncombe's history, was found by Mark Ellis-Bennett.  Read his story and more.

 


BookWorks broadside

The Vandercook letterpress at BookWorks is geared up for your poetry printings and a poet event, June 1.  Read more.

Mountain woman; soldier boys

M.A. Hancock's "Four Brothers in Grey" (1975, reissued) tells the story of four Wilkes County boys in the Civil War through letters.  Celia Miles' novel, "Sarranda's Heart," shows a woman reclaiming life after the war.

See more new WNC books.

            including: Pulitzer Prizes --- Kathy Newfont winning Weatherford Award --- L.A. Times best        

            books of 2012

Community and Local History

The McClure Legacy

From the Covenanters in Scotland to the home in Fairview, the McClure legacy led to a Social Gospel and a Farmer's Federation.  Read more.

Rev. Stephen Morgan, early Baptist leader

Sallie, a member of The Read, and a Morgan descendant, is researching her 5x-great grandfather on her blog.

Further exploring full story of Shelton Laurel in Civil War

See forum article about individuals and loyalties involved in tragic massacre.

See more Community and Local History features.

Book and author features

Joseph BathantiKathryn Stripling ByerSee week's calendar of events.

Katey Schultz presents her short story collection, "Flashes of War," Malaprop's BookstoreMay 27.

Kathryn Byer & George Ellison read from their poetry collections, City Lights Bookstore, May 31.

NC Poet Laureate Joseph Bathanti reads from his works, Henderson County Public Library, June 1.

 

AND MORE.

Blog Posts

Four Brothers in Gray Available Now

Posted by Claire Halsey on May 24, 2013 at 6:38am

Audio Book Complete

Posted by Joe Perrone Jr. on May 3, 2013 at 12:06pm

My home invasion -- immortalized in print

Posted by Caralyn Davis on April 26, 2013 at 2:57pm

Choose by Casey Long

Posted by Kristina Blackford on April 24, 2013 at 3:00pm

The books that people are trying to ban, 2012

Posted by Rob Neufeld on April 17, 2013 at 10:36pm

Pulitzer Prizes; Granta awards, April 2013

Posted by Rob Neufeld on April 17, 2013 at 10:21pm

Wordless Picture Books

Posted by Spellbound on April 17, 2013 at 2:45pm

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