First published 2013
This anthology brings together twenty-seven voices to explore Raleigh, North Carolina through diverse literary forms. The collection spans poetry, essays, short fiction, and book excerpts that illuminate different facets of the state capital known as the City of Oaks. Contributors include mystery writer Margaret Maron, journalist Rob Christensen, novelist Angela Davis-Gardner, poet Betty Adcock, and broadcaster Amanda Lamb, among others. Each piece offers a distinct perspective on Raleigh's neighborhoods, culture, and character. The writers examine both familiar landmarks and hidden corners of the city, creating a mosaic that captures the complexity of urban life in the modern South. Eno Publishers continues its successful regional anthology series with this literary portrait of North Carolina's political and cultural center.
Genres: literary-fiction, anthologies, american-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: diverse-perspectives, mosaic-narrative
Setting: Raleigh, North Carolina
Period: 21st-century
220 pages · Paperback · Eno Publishers