Books

The Durham musician’s new book, “This Year: 365 Songs Annotated,” is a close read of some of The Mountain Goats’ most legendary lyrics. Ahead of its publication, Darnielle talks with the INDY about memoirs, affordable housing, and God.

New policies have helped keep Wake County public libraries resilient against censorship, but book challenges continue to have a chilling effect in classrooms and other community spaces.

Christopher Ruocchio jokes that he is introverted and “spiritually Bilbo Baggins,” but the end of his bestselling sci-fi series calls for a gala. Fans around the country are flying in for it.

In “The Devil’s Done Come Back: New Ghost Tales from North Carolina,” edited by Ed Southern, a slate of contemporary Tar Heel writers reimagine classic lore from around the state.

To process a series of profound losses, the Durham jazz vocalist and composer poured herself into a freeform memoir that takes the shape of musical improvisations.

In “Now What?” commentator and constitutional scholar Gene Nichol presents a suite of ambitious state constitutional amendments he argues Democrats should aggressively back.

The high school teacher’s new book chronicles the story of Wildin Acosta, an undocumented student in Durham, who faced deportation in 2016—and the story of Acosta’s fellow students, who fought to secure his release.

Talking with Jameela F. Dallis about her debut poetry collection, “Encounters for the Living and the Dead.”

Jacob Tobia, a genderqueer icon from the Triangle, released their new essay collection, “Before They Were Men,” on August 26.

Talking with Hillsborough writer Libby Buck about “Port Anna,” her debut novel released by Simon & Schuster earlier this month.