Buttons, button jars and sewing notions: the heirlooms of Viola Shipman
A childhood yearning to know more about his roots deeply influenced the author's latest novel, “The Edge of Summer,” out July 12.
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Mary Kay Andrews’ ‘The Homewreckers’ is a warm, summery read
What makes a great beach read? There's no person better to ask than author Mary Kay Andrews.
Looking for a good beachside read? Spring into these five new titles.
Springs is the perfect time to dive into a pile of books.
Taylor Brown’s ‘Wingwalkers’ dives into Faulkner’s little-known passion for aviation
A little-known fact from William Faulkner's real life became the seed to Taylor Brown's new novel, "Wingwalkers."
The fantastical worlds of Easley’s Jessica Khoury
A girl with wings dreams of becoming a knight in Jessica Khoury’s new middle reader series, "Skyborn.”
Four women, a wedding veil and a connection to the famous Vanderbilt family
A mythical bridal veil is the centerpiece of Kristy Woodson Harvey’s new novel, “The Wedding Veil.”
Author Lauren Groff to headline 15th annual Clemson Literary Festival
Literary darling Lauren Groff is headlining he 15th annual Clemson Literary Festival.
Adele Myers’ debut novel pits small-town seamstress against Big Tobacco
A North Carolina native, Adele Myers grew up on stories about Big Tobacco.
Fiona Davis’ thriller ‘The Magnolia Palace’ brings Frick Mansion, history to life
Author Fiona Davis has built her books around some of New York City’s most iconic landmarks.
Day in the life: Literary publicist Kathie Bennett
Here's what it's like to be a literary publicist for a day.
Inside the life of an undercover agent: Grounsell writes tell-all in ‘A Narc’s Tale’
Part personal diary and part tell-all memoir, “A Narc’s Tale: Vol. 1-4” is a first-hand account of Keith Grounsell’s career as a deep undercover agent.
The 11 best books we’ve read in 2021
From autobiographies to literary fiction and more, these are the 11 best books the staff at the Greenville Journal have read in 2021.
These are the best books gifts for everyone on your list, according to local booksellers
We’ve rounded up their top picks from 2021 in this holiday gift guide for the special bookworms in your life.
Inspire joy with these six Upstate Christmas light shows
These are the six top spots in and around the Upstate to enjoy a Christmas light show this holiday season.
Chef Craig Kuhns takes on Greenville’s culinary scene
A childhood learning disability was what turned Craig Kuhns onto the idea of cooking.