Books

Encore: Holiday Traditions, Inside Appalachia

This week, we go a-wassailing in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s kind of like Christmas caroling, with a kick. Also, family recipes bring generations together. But what happens when you’ve got grandma’s potato candy recipe, and it doesn’t have exact measurements? And, a new book explores the magical dark side of nature.

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W.Va. Book Festival Welcomes Readers, Authors To Charleston

Festival goers can attend workshops on writing immersive fiction, and children and families are invited to take part in a storybook costume parade.

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Appalachian Author Reflects On Heritage, Portrayal Of Cherokee In Literature

Author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle sat down with Eastern Panhandle Bureau Chief Liz McCormick to discuss her background, her debut novel and the importance of reclaiming Cherokee identity through literature. Clapsaddle is the 2025 Appalachian Heritage Writer-in-Residence at Shepherd University.

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Volunteers Bring Books And A Love Of Reading To Kids

A team of young volunteers that started in Morgantown is building an international network to make sure preschoolers have their own books at home.

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