John Hope Franklin, 1915-2009
In a loss that touches both North Carolina and the nation as a whole, legendary historian John Hope Franklin died […]
North Carolina Literature
North Carolina Literature, Poetry, Writing
Matthew Vollmer Visits Triangle Bookstores
More than two months ago, I began asking when some of North Carolina’s bookstores might be hosting a visit by
Interviews
David A. Taylor Discusses Soul of a People
David A. Taylor is the author of Ginseng, the Divine Root: The Curious History of the Plant That Captivated the
Mysteries/Thrillers, North Carolina Literature, Writing
Reading A Timely New Essay By William Zinsser (Amidst A March Madness of Magazines)
For whatever fluke of timing, I received nearly a half-dozen magazines in my mailbox (and email inbox) over the last
George Mason University, Mysteries/Thrillers, North Carolina Literature, Poetry
Amanda Lamb Tracks A Murderess in N.C. & George Witte Considers Deniability in D.C.
Among the more literary events in the Triangle area of North Carolina this weekend is an appearance by septuagenarian novelist Paule Marshall,
Interviews, Writing
Ten Questions for Tara Laskowski
Back in January, Tara Laskowski was named the Kathy Fish Fellow at SmokeLong Quarterly — a program honoring authors who’ve
Writing
Ron Charles’ NBCC Awards Speech
Ron Charles, a gifted book critic and one of my editors at the Washington Post Book World, recently won the 2008 Nona
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Raleigh’s Roast Grill on the Travel Channel
Another quick — and entirely unliterary — post here. As a few close friends know, one of my favorite foods
Mysteries/Thrillers
Back on the East Coast (With A Glance West)
Our flight from L.A. was cancelled yesterday, leaving Dad and me sitting at the airport for awhile. (In an odd
Mysteries/Thrillers
California IX: Chinatown
Yesterday, our last full day in California, Dad and I drove down toward San Diego for lunch with his sister.
Mysteries/Thrillers
California VIII: White Jazz
Yesterday, Dad and I toured the Warner Brothers Studio, browsed the signatures outside Mann’s Chinese Theatre and the stars along
Mysteries/Thrillers
California VII: Red Wind
Yesterday, Dad and I spent the morning at Hearst Castle. We took the “Experience Tour,” which gave us a glimpse