Lifestyle
Rowan Public Library now offers in-library eBook experience
By Edward Hirst Rowan Public Library Rowan Public Library has expanded its digital services with the introduction of ...
Lifestyle
What are some of your favorite books?
Have you been keeping up with The Great American Read online and on PBS? We published the list ...
Books
Bestsellers (5-27-18)
Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. The Soul of America, by Jon Meacham. 2. Varina, by Charles ...
Books
Fantastic fiction roundup from Rowan Public Library
By Abigail Hardison Rowan Public Library All summer long and into the fall we here at Rowan Public ...
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Philip Roth, seminal author of comical and simmering discontents, dies at 85
By Nelson Pressley The Washington Post Philip Roth, whose sexually scandalous comic novel “Portnoy’s Complaint” brought him literary ...
Books
Bestsellers (5-20-18)
Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Educated, by Tara Westover. 2. Magnolia Table, by Joanna Gaines. 3. The ...
Books
Two North Carolina authors on ‘Bookwatch’
Mark de Castrique talks about “Hidden Scars” on “North Carolina Bookwatch” today at 11 a.m. and Thursday, May ...
Books
Hard truths in ‘Swimming Between Worlds’
“Swimming Between Worlds,” by Elaine Neil Orr. Berkley. 2018. 382 pp. By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com It’s hard ...
Books
New biographies profile a variety of celebrities
By Paul Birkhead Rowan Public Library Did you know that one of the fastest growing book categories in ...
Books
Tom Wolfe, pioneering ‘New Journalist,’ dead at 88
By Hillel Italie AP National Writer NEW YORK — Tom Wolfe, the white-suited wizard of “New Journalism” who ...
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Bestsellers (5-13-18)
Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. The Secret to Southern Charm, by Kristy Woodson Harvey. 2. Varina, by ...
Books
Perspective of a workday in the library needs updating
By Amber Covington Rowan Public Library Visiting Isenberg Elementary School was a great pleasure last week. Rowan Public ...
Books
Love and violence color ‘The Great Alone’
“The Great Alone,” by Kristin Hannah. St. Martin’s Press. 448 pp. By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com At times, ...
Books
4 N.C. books you should know
By D.G. Martin N.C. Bookwatch Here are four more North Carolina-related books for your spring reading. Many of ...
Books
Nominations in for Anthony Awards
PRNewswire ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The World Mystery Convention, Bouchercon announced the nominees for the 2018 Anthony Awards. ...
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‘Dreamland:’ Anatomy of opioid addiction
By Deirdre Parker Smith deirdre.smith@salisburypost.com Sam Quinones’ book, “Dreamland” is exhausting — fascinating, important and mind numbing after ...
Books
Genealogy gems at Rowan Public Library
By Gretchen Witt Rowan Public Library Interested in tracing your family heritage? The History Room at Rowan Public ...
Books
Bestsellers (5-6-18)
Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. Facism: A Warning, by Madeleine Albright. 2. The Secret to Southern Charm, by ...
Books
Mayday! Mayday! Have yourself a scary little Walpurgisnacht
By Michael Dirda Special to the Washington Post Walpurgisnacht! Except for Halloween, there is no more haunted night of ...
Books
Bestsellers (4-29-18)
Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1.A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership, by James B. Comey. 2. Facism: A ...
Books
Any night is the right time for movie night
By Amanda Bosch Rowan Public Library Imagine yourself on a Friday afternoon wondering what to do for the ...
Books
‘Great American Read’ will challenge and engage you
Heads up, book junkies: Here’s a new challenge for you and a chance to learn about America’s reading ...
Books
Bestsellers (4-22-18)
Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. The Secret to Southern Charm, by Kristy Woodson Harvey. 2. The Great Alone, by Kristin ...
Books
In the midst of playoffs, learn more about hockey
By Hope Loman Rowan Public Library Ice hockey might be an unusual topic for an article in April, ...
Books
South Rowan Regional hosts Star Party on Friday
Rowan Public Library SALISBURY – Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what’s out ...
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The printed book is not going away anytime soon
By Jim T. Whalen Rowan Public Library For many years, various reports have said the book is dead. ...
Books
Bestsellers (4-15-18)
Rowan bestsellers South Main Book Co. 1. The Secret to Southern Charm, by Kristy Woodson Harvey. 2. Slightly South of Simple, by ...
Books
Rowan Public Library Celebrates National Library Week
SALISBURY – This week, Rowan Public Library joins libraries nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries lead their ...
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James Madison vs. Appalachian State Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – January 18
Saturday’s contest between the Appalachian State Mountaineers (10-7, 4-2 Sun Belt) and the James Madison Dukes (10-8, 3-3…
Divisional Round Anytime Touchdown Scorers: Best Bets and Odds
With Week 2 of the 2024 NFL campaign fast approaching, which players are the best bets to hit…
College Basketball Picks Against the Spread: A-10 Games Today, January 18
Saturday’s A-10 college basketball slate has a lot in store. Among those contests is the George Washington Revolutionaries…
How to Watch AAC Women’s College Basketball Games – Saturday, January 18
There are six games featuring an AAC team on the Saturday college basketball schedule, including the UTSA Roadrunners…
How to Watch A-10 Women’s College Basketball Games – Saturday, January 18
There are five games on the college basketball schedule on Saturday that feature A-10 squads. That includes the…