Tag: North Carolina Bookwatch

One on One: Books for holiday giving – a checklist

opened paper book on wooden surface

By D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – If you are worried about holiday gifts or selections for your book club’s reading, here are some good North Carolina connected books to consider. Three beloved North Carolina authors have new books that…

One on One: The virus claims another victim

by D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – The virus hit home the other day. Right in the tummy. During the last few weeks I have been reviewing final page proofs for an update and expansion to my book, “North Carolina’s…

One on One: Give them a book

by D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – What is a good book I can give a friend? Every year I get this question from folks who know that I try to keep up with NorthCarolina-related books. First of all, I…

One on One: Done with one-and-dones

Marvin Bagley III of Duke

by D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – This week in the middle of all the basketball madness, we put aside the hard fact that we are loving our favorite game to death. And, even when we acknowledge what is happening,…

Dangers of the blame game

by D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – Reactions to the so-called repeal of HB2 show one reason why Democrats are already in trouble for the 2018 and 2020 elections. They had hoped this year would be a time of unity…

One on One: Books for New Year’s reading

Game Changers: Dean Smith, Charlie Scott, and the Era That Transformed a Southern College Town

By. D.G. Martin Chapel Hill, NC – So, have you got something about reading more books on your list of New Year’s resolutions? If so, I have some help. Four different books, at least one of which will be right…