American Dervish
Ayad Akhtar’s book "American Dervish" (Back Bay Books/2012) has launched a flurry of praise as an intelligent, self-assured debut novel. The main» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe Science Behind Paying Attention
Is a teacher lecturing in front of a classroom effective? Is it possible that the way we teach our children is outdated? » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleJill McCorkle's First Novel In 17 Years Examines Love And Mortality
Jill McCorkle's first novel in 17 years, “Life After Life” (Algonquin/ 2013), is set in a retirement community. There, the dying grapple with life and» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNovel Inspired By Baptist Missionary’s Diary
Elaine Neil Orr was born and raised in Nigeria, the daughter of Baptist Missionaries. When she began writing her memoir about 10 years ago, her mother gave» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View Article'Big Fish' Author Pens Fifth Novel
Daniel Wallace is best known for his debut novel “Big Fish,” which became a Hollywood movie. which became a Hollywood movie and is soon debuting as a» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleJeff Deaver Breathes New Life Into Popular Character
Best-selling author Jeffery Deaver has garnered international acclaim through his murder mystery series of novels featuring former NYPD homicide detective» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNew Novel Tackles Corruption, Journalism And The Law
South Carolina lawyer Jon Buchan is fond of saying that all journalists and attorneys have at least one good novel in them. He's been mulling his for years» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBanned Books Back In The News
This week is Banned Book Week -- a time to reflect on censored works of literature. Last week, the Randolph County Board of Education banned the novel The» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAllan Gurganus Brings His Fictional Town Into The 21st Century
For more than 25 years, author Allan Gurganus has written about the mystical town of Falls, North Carolina. In his newest book, "Local Souls," the town» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleA Dad Who Loves Telling Stories Becomes A Published Author
John Stanley has been telling stories to his twin boys since they were old enough to listen. When his children started reading chapter books, he kicked» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleSouthern Literature Mourns Louis Rubin
William Faulkner may be one of the most well-known writers of the 20th century. But you might not associate his name with southern literature if not...» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThis Dark Road to Mercy
Wiley Cash's latest novel, "This Dark Road to Mercy," is set in his hometown of Gastonia, N.C. » E-Mail This
View ArticleThriller Novel Plays On Fear of Needles
Needle phobia is a popular fear, so it is a natural place for a horror writer to start. Author Jeffery Deaver added darkness and poison to the mix in...» E-Mail This
View ArticleThe Unraveling Of The Family Reed
In his debut novel, Chapel-Hill based author Michael B. Jones explores a tumultuous relationship between a father and son who search for happiness and...» E-Mail This
View ArticleListen: The Book Acknowledgments No One Expects
What would an author write on the "thank you" page of her novel if she was telling the truth? Pittsboro author Ruth Moose wrote the acknowledgments of...» E-Mail This
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