Our State Book Club

From Baddest to Saddest with Award-Winning Author Heather Frese

Award-winning author Heather Frese discusses the magic of North Carolina's coastline, her inspiring memories of Hatteras Island, and how her deeply personal characters were brought to life. A message…

In Her Own Words: Author Halle Hill Finds Her Voice

Award-winning author Halle Hill discusses her short story collection, Good Women. Each month, New York Times best-selling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian…

Carrying the Flame: Author Terry Roberts on Mentorship and Mountain Stories

Terry Roberts discusses his novel, The Sky Club. Each month, New York Times best-selling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors (and those writing books set…

From the Stage to the Page with Avett Brother's Bassist Bob Crawford

In this Our State Book Club bonus episode, Avett Brothers Bassist, Bob Crawford, discusses his first ever book release; America's Founding Son. Cash & Crawford dive into our nation's rich…

Method and Madness with Author Meagan Church

USA Today & New York Times best-selling author Meagan Church discusses her book The Mad Wife. Each month, New York Times best-selling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow…

Sarah Addison Allen, Part 2

Faith in the Process with Author Vanessa Miller

Best-selling author Vanessa Miller discusses her book The American Queen and how history, faith, and the writing community influence her writing process. Each month, New York Times best-selling…

Ben Fountain

New York Times best-selling author Ben Fountain discusses his book Devil Makes Three as well as his time spent in Haiti, Texas and the Carolinas. Each month, New York Times best-selling author Wiley…

Sarah Addison Allen, Part 1

New York Times best-selling author Sarah Addison Allen discusses the challenges of rejection and discovering your true voice as a writer. Each month, New York Times best-selling author Wiley Cash…

Denise Kiernan Part 2

Kiernan discusses her book "We Gather Together" and the historic precursors to our own Thanksgiving Holiday. Each month, New York Times best-selling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by…

Denise Kiernan Part 1

Kiernan discusses her artistic upbringing and curious perspective she's gained from traveling the world. Each month, New York Times best-selling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by…

Ghost Stories, Gothic Horror, and Dracula with Best-selling Author Elizabeth Kostova

As a child, an Asheville writer was enthralled by the spooky tales her father told her. Years later, those iconic stories helped her write one of her own. Each month, New York Times bestselling…

Elizabeth Kostova, Part 1

As a child, an Asheville writer was enthralled by the spooky tales her father told her. Years later, those iconic stories helped her write one of her own. Each month, New York Times bestselling…

De'Shawn Charles Winslow Part 2

After leaving his coastal hometown for the big city, one author finds his calling writing about the people and places that shaped him. Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina…

De'Shawn Charles Winslow, Part 1

After leaving his coastal hometown for the big city, one author finds his calling writing about the people and places that shaped him. Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina…

Jan Karon, Part 2

Like the ones in the fictitious village she made famous, helping hands and warm hearts shaped a Foothills writer's journey to becoming one of North Carolina's most prolific authors. Each month, New…

Jan Karon, Part 1

Like the ones in the fictitious village she made famous, helping hands and warm hearts shaped a Foothills writer's journey to becoming one of North Carolina's most prolific authors. Each month, New…

Georgann Eubanks, Part 2

A Carrboro author's career has been marked by unforgettable experiences in nature and a deep desire to preserve all that shapes the South. Email us at [email protected] Join The New York Times…

Georgann Eubanks, Part 1

A Carrboro author's career has been marked by unforgettable experiences in nature and a deep desire to preserve all that shapes the South. Email us at [email protected] Join The New York Times…

Clyde Edgerton, Part 2

A professor studied and drew inspiration from the great writers of the South and their fascination with religion, only to become one of the greats himself. Email us at [email protected] Join The…