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Exploring Appalachian Lore, History Through Plants, This West Virginia Morning

A new book called "Appalachian Plants: In the Garden, In the Yard, and In the Wild" explores some of the history and lore of plants that have been used by many in the region. Inside Appalachia’s Mason Adams spoke with author Linda Hager Pack and illustrator Pat Banks about their book.

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Lushly Illustrated Book Features Folklore Of Appalachian Plants

Appalachians have always made use of the region’s wide variety of plants. A new book, called Appalachian Plants: In the Garden, In the Yard, and In the Wild, explores some of the history and lore of regional staples. It’s written by Linda Hager Pack and illustrated by Pat Banks. Inside Appalachia Host Mason Adams spoke with them.

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Weaving Poetry Into Short Stories, This West Virginia Morning

Kentucky writer Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr’s new book Tore All To Pieces weaves poetry and short stories into a narrative about people and place. Inside Appalachia’s Bill Lynch recently spoke with Carver and brings us this conversation.

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Understanding The ‘Economy’ For All Of Us

The economy is everything we buy or sell and the services we use. The show "Planet Money" from NPR dives into those topics and attempts to make sense of it all. And now, the show has published a book called "Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life." We speak with the book's author and one of the show's hosts to break it down and learn more about what readers and listeners can gain.

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