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.

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.

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.

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

adrienne maree brown's Emergent Strategy series includes several books on the relationship work that goes into activism. Her latest book, "Loving Corrections," continues down that path.

At North Durham coffee shop Perfect Lovers, over the past two years, there have been yoga classes, melancholy pilates, spoken word performances, and the occasional acoustic set.

Talking with the Hillsborough writer on the heels of her new short story collection, "Old Crimes: And Other Stories."

Lockhart's new novel, "Trinity" follows three generations of a Black American family, from the late 1920s through today, as they fight to unravel the pain of their past.

When Durham poet, teacher, and small press executive director Ross White looked Michelangelo’s David in the eyes—virtually, at least—a poem broke open for him.