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Cynthia Drew Reading: City of Slaughter
May 16, 2012 from 7pm to 8pm – Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe
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Mary Alice Monroe at Lake Lure Literary Luncheon
May 17, 2012 from 11:30am to 2pm – Lake Lure Inn, Lake Lure
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Ron Rash keynotes Spring Literary Festival----his poetry reveals his career
Started by Rob Neufeld in Book & culture issues Mar 11.
No More Happy Endings
Started by Bruce Hoch in Poems Oct 10, 2011.
Lions of the West by Robert Morgan
Started by Rob Neufeld in AC-T Book Reviews Oct 21, 2011.
Book Reviews
Review-a-Day for Fri, Sep 30: Wendy and the Lost Boys: The Uncommon Life of Wendy Wasserstein
Review-a-Day for Thu, Sep 29: Poisoned: The True Story of the Deadly E. Coli Outbreak That Changed the Way Americans Eat
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Sue Diehl updated an event
Montreat College Friends of the Library Luncheon at Gaither Hall at Montreat College
June 16, 2012 from 12pm to 2pm
Ann B. Ross, author of the Miss Julia series, will speak at the Montreat College FOL Annual Luncheon at noon on June 16, 2012. Reservations required. The luncheon and speaker is $15.00; Speaker only $10.00, and Friends of the Library annual dues are $15.00. For reservations, contact Bell Library Director Elizabeth…See More
Gary Carden posted an eventLiars Bench, at The Mountain Heritage Center, Western Carolina University
May 15, 2012 at 7pm to May 17, 2012 at 9pm
The final segment of the series, "Balsam Chronicles" will be staged at the Mountain Heritage Center at WCU on Thursday, May 17th at 7:00. Show will include a tribute to Chief Osley B. Saunooke, one of the "colorful" Cherokee chiefs.See More
Is This Cougar Alright ??
Watch him as he goes around and around not sure of what to do. I question him walking in circles. What do you think about this?
Joe Epley posted a blog post"A Passel of Hate" is Editor's Choice in Historical Novel Review
The review of "A Passel of Hate" from the Historical Novel Review reads in part:"Epley does a thrillingly effective job fleshing out his many characters (there are no one-dimensional heroes—or villains—here), and he lavishes attention on the kinds of real-world details too many historical novelists gloss over—readers will learn as much about trail rations and camp organization as about higher political ideology, and Epley’s undemonstratively evocative prose and tightly controlled narrative keep…See More
Joe Epley posted eventspresentation and book signing - "A Passel of Hate"
June 7, 2012 from 12pm to 1:30pmpresentation and book signing - "A Passel of Hate"
May 24, 2012 from 6pm to 8pmpresentation and book signing - "A Passel of Hate"
June 9, 2012 from 12pm to 1:30pm
Carl E.H. Iobst posted an eventChief Osley Bird Saunooke Liars Bench Show at Mountain Heritage Center at WCUs Mountain Heritage Center,
May 17, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
On Thursday May 17 at 7:00 pm at WCUs Mountain Heritage Center auditorium The Liars Bench will present the third of the "Balsam Chronicles" series continuing with the story of Osley Bird Saunooke, "Colorful Chief of the Cherokees."This is the fascinating story of a young EBCI man's rise from Indian boarding school, entry into and success in the world of professional wrestling, and finally becoming the elected leader of his band during a turbulent period in their history.In addition to Liars…See More
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Features
He's at City Lights, 7 p.m., May 18; Malaprop's, 4 p.m., May 19. Read review. Go-to guy Fred Seely made ENKA happen Read story about the way business worked in the 1920s. Jargon Society, landmark publisher, now part of Black Mountain College museum. Julia Alvarez's memoir of empathy Read about Algonquin Books author's novel-like account of getting to know Hispaniola's underclass. 27 Views of Asheville book of authors Godwin, Frazier, McCrumb, Caldwell and others. Read more. See new books and links to reviews.
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Kathryn Stripling Byer enters NC Literary Hall of Fame along with Maya Angelou and John Lawson. Read NC Arts news.
Who won IPPY Awards?
Read interview with Elizabeth Kostova. See about May 18 author show and Blue Riudge Bookfest.. 1980s movement stopped clearcutting Read about the popular campaign and about Kathryn Newfont's book, Blue Ridge Commons,
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LOCAL AUTHORS & TELLERS
Blue Ridge Books hosts day of children's authors and Michael Beadle slam, May 12.
Spring 2012 Georgia Review contains poems by Kathryn Stripling Byter and Robert Morgan
Asheville Poetry Review announces winners of 2012 William Matthews poetry prize.
Candy Stores I Have Known--novel about Brooklyn youth by local prof. SEE WHAT WAS.
Frannie Oates does one-woman show, "The Wild One," for Muddy Sneakers, June 2.
VISITING AUTHORS
Theodore Richards, religious philosopher and Chicago Wisdom Project founder at Malaprop's, Apr. 27, with novel, Crucifixion. SEE WEBSITE.
CONTESTS
The Independent Book Publishing Professionals Group names Indie winners. See who.
SIBA nominations for best Southern books of year
HISTORY & HERITAGE EVENTS
NEW! Women in the Arts Movie Marathon , May 18 & 19 in Asheville.
Blue Ridge National Heritage partners schedule envisioning meetings in 5 counties.
Swannanoa Valley Museum just opened new exhibit on early general stores.
READERS
Jane Austen and Civil War novels subjects of Let's Talk About It series in Haywood
Bike Magazine calls Transylvania County best-kept secret in cover story
Region and world
Los Angeles Times Book Prizes 2012 announced
Luminarium by Alex Shakar for ficion; see more.
J.K. Rowling announces title of new novel
The Casual Vacancy is for adults, and chronicles a town at war with itself. Read more.
Regionalisms in 5 volumes
The five-volume set of Dictionary of American Regional English is now complete. Read about it and see fun & games.
See Archive of Features.
Community and Local History
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In addition to the controversy about construction near the Basilica, there's a movement at Guastavino's home site in Black Mountain. Read David Madden's op-ed. See Make magazine's article on vaulting. |
Two American scouts--and he larger story. Read about it. |
Read about the state program that enabled the contracting of prisoners, mostly African American, by the railroad. |
Read the articles on Blind Pig & the Acorn.
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See archive of Community and Local History features.
Book and author features
Four special features! Follow links for more of each.
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Headliners
Gloria Houston, award-winning author of Littlejim and The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, is letting Macon County News serialize Littlejim as part of Read2Me, a county-wide reading program. Read the substantial Macon News feature.
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Book Discussions
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Author Events Acclaimed best-selling novelist Sharyn McCrumb is at Blue Ridge Books, May 11. And at the High Country Writers Awards in Boone, May 10; and Malaprop's Bookstore for 27 Views of Ashevillle, May 12.
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Author Features Scott Owens See these new Scott Owens features: His poem read by Garrison Keillor Article on Katherine Soniat's Swing Girl. Red Room feature. K, Byer feature.
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Blog Posts
"A Passel of Hate" is Editor's Choice in Historical Novel Review
Posted by Joe Epley on May 14, 2012 at 3:08pm
Juniper Bends Literary Reading
Posted by Mesha Maren on May 6, 2012 at 1:30pm
Jargon Society incorporated into Black Mountain College Museum & Arts Center
Posted by Rob Neufeld on May 4, 2012 at 11:56am
Brevard author wins Nautilus award in YA category
Posted by Rob Neufeld on May 4, 2012 at 11:39am
Marijo Moore and her spiritual path
Posted by Rob Neufeld on May 4, 2012 at 11:24am
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