Books & Authors
Read Two Million Books in a Year? Bring it on!
Students in Guilford County Schools have a few weeks left to surpass a goal of collectively reading two million books in a year. Students read so many books during last year's one million book challenge that they doubled the goal for this year.
Duke's Rare Books Library Receives Large Donation
Duke Trustee David Rubenstein, a 1970 graduate of the university and co-founder of the Carlyle Group, is giving Duke $13.6 million.
Reynolds Price: A Long And Happy Life
Duke will celebrate the life and work of Reynolds Price today. Dave DeWitt reports.
Borders Bankruptcy Hits Triangle Hard
Most of the Borders Books in the Triangle will close as a result of the company's re-organization and bankruptcy filing.
Poet Maya Angelou Awarded Medal of Freedom
The civil rights activist and Winston-Salem resident is being recognized for her many books and poems.
Family, Friends Mourn Elizabeth Edwards
Family and friends of Elizabeth Edwards gathered in Raleigh to remember her.
Protest And "Line of Love" At Edwards Memorial
People from across the state and beyond are speaking out against a planned protest outside Elizabeth Edwards' memorial service Saturday.
Chapel Hill Library Could Move To Mall
Chapel Hill town officials are considering whether to permanently move the public library to University Mall.
Writers, filmakers, fans gather at North American Science Fiction Convention
The 10th North American Science Fiction Convention will take place today through Sunday in Raleigh.
Readers Celebrate "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Local actors perform scenes adapted from "To Kill a Mockingbird" at the Durham County main library.
Reynolds Price - 50 Years at Duke
Duke University in Durham is hosting a three day long celebration of writer Reynolds' Price's 50 years at the University. Catherine Brand spoke with Ian Baucom from Duke's English Department about Price's work.


