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    Literature

    New series spotlights Wilma Dykeman’s novels

    Posted on May 23, 2023May 22, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Led by expert speakers, the monthly talks at the West Asheville Library will examine the novels “The Tall Woman” (1962), “The Far Family” (1966) and “Return the Innocent Earth” (1973).

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    Punch Bucket Lit founder Rachel Hanson on launching a literary nonprofit

    Posted on May 11, 2023May 8, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The founder of the monthly literary reading series is seeking nonprofit status for the organization.

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    Richard Chess on the influence of religion on his poetry

    Posted on May 10, 2023May 8, 2023 by Thomas Calder

    In this month’s poetry feature, Chess — a professor emeritus of English at UNC Asheville, where he served as the director of the Center for Jewish Studies for 30 years — discusses the influence Judaism has had on his writing and the role poetry plays in the present day. Along with the conversation is Chess’ poem “Tashlikh 5773.”

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    Book chronicles complex, colorful story of Pisgah Astronomic­al Research Institute

    Posted on May 3, 2023May 1, 2023 by Justin McGuire

    Local author Craig Gralley has written a comprehensive history of Transylvania County’s Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, a 200-acre site originally found by NASA 60 years ago.

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    Look Homeward: A new monthly series on influentia­l WNC writers

    Posted on April 28, 2023April 24, 2023 by Thomas Calder

    Xpress’ new “Look Homeward” feature begins with Thomas Wolfe, but aims to eventually shift focus to other celebrated writers with ties to WNC, including, but not limited to Wilma Dykeman, John Ehle and O. Henry. 

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    Joe Fishleigh wins 2023 Xpress Poetry Contest

    Posted on April 27, 2023April 24, 2023 by Thomas Calder

    This year’s competition asked writers to draft an original, previously unpublished piece on the theme of hope.

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    Charles Frazier’s latest novel takes readers across Depression-era America

    Posted on April 20, 2023April 17, 2023 by Thomas Calder

    Xpress recently caught up with Charles Frazier about his new novel, The Trackers. Set in 1937, the book’s narrator and protagonist Val Welch is an artists turned amateur private eye.

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    Kids’ takes: Area youths share creative works about spring

    Posted on April 19, 2023April 17, 2023 by Thomas Calder

    This month, we feature three works from third and fourth grade students at Odyssey School.

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    Erica Abrams Locklear examines the evolution of mountain food

    Posted on April 13, 2023April 10, 2023 by Kay West

    Erica Abrams Locklear will discuss her new book Appalachia on the Table with chef John Fleer at Malaprop’s on Tuesday, April 18.

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    Mildred Kiconco Barya celebrates the release of her latest poetry collection

    Posted on April 13, 2023April 10, 2023 by Thomas Calder

    Mildred Kiconco Barya, a local poet and assistant professor of English at UNC Asheville, is celebrating the April 10 release of her latest collection, ‘The Animals of My Earth School.’

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    Daughter publishes book by pioneering physician father decades after his death

    Posted on April 11, 2023April 12, 2023 by Kay West

    For most people, Dr. Charles S. Norburn‘s name may have been a footnote in history, if it was known at all. Yet his contributions to the region’s health care industry are considerable thanks to his 1946 purchase of 32 acres of property at 509 Biltmore Ave., which became the site of the Norburn Hospital & Clinic. […]

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    Four of a Kind: Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle talks area literary scene

    Posted on April 6, 2023April 3, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The author talks new projects and the area’s literary scene.

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    Mallory McDuff promotes attainable climate activism in new book

    Posted on April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    The Warren Wilson College professor profiles one woman in each U.S. state who’s making a difference on the environmental front.

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    Kids stuff: Make reading fun!

    Posted on March 18, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Kate Spratt, Buncombe County Public Libraries youth services specialist for the Preschool Outreach Program, discusses trends in children’s literature and ways parents can make reading fun. 

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    Kids stuff: Build early literary skills

    Posted on March 17, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Jacquelyn Hall, co-executive director of Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe discusses the importance of reading to children from a young age and the how everyone in the community can play a role in promoting literacy. 

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    Susan Reinhardt’s latest novel combines satire and solemnity

    Posted on March 16, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Contributor

    Known as a humorist by many, the local author pivots in her latest novel, The Beautiful Misfits, tackling the issue of addiction. Despite the heavy topic, Susan Reinhardt promises that there is also plenty of hope and potential laughter within the story’s pages.

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    The Rumpus establishe­s home base in Asheville

    Posted on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023 by Edwin Arnaudin

    Alyson Sinclair and Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn discuss the literary magazine’s rich history and their plans for collaborations with Asheville’s writing community.

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    Kids stuff: Respect the youths

    Posted on March 9, 2023March 13, 2023 by Xpress Staff

    Ellen Bowditch, a retired elementary school teacher and volunteer tutor with Literacy Together, discusses her work with the local nonprofit, the importance of community involvement and the need to show care and respect to our area’s youth. 

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    Building community through books

    Posted on February 16, 2023February 9, 2023 by Arnold Wengrow

    Xpress speaks with local book club organizers and participants about the unique ways in which these groups create community.

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    Poet Clint Bowman on writing about WNC

    Posted on February 10, 2023February 3, 2023 by Thomas Calder

    Clint Bowman shares his poem “A Real Mountain Man.”

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    Young adult novel brings Asheville’­s street-music scene to life 

    Posted on February 4, 2023January 30, 2023 by Xpress Contributor

    Buskers, bullies, a menacing pet pig and various homages to the characters and colorful businesses that populate the Asheville downtown area show up in local author Jennie Liu’s latest young adult novel.

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