Map of NC

Map of NC

May 26, 2016

NC's Outer Banks

Summertime is coming!  Last week, the focus was on the Blue Ridge Parkway to the west.  Now let's go to the eastern area of the state, specifically the Outer Banks.  These "Outer Banks" are actually 130 miles of barrier islands located just off of the North Carolina coast.  The NC Literary Map has several titles pertaining to this highly popular region of our state.

One of these books is entitled "On This Day in Outer Banks History" by Sarah Downing.  The Outer Banks has a fascinating history dating all the way back to the days of Blackbeard and 18th century pirates.  From the Wright Brothers' inaugural flight in 1903 to modern-day tourism, one can always learn more about this region's exciting past.  Check it out at your local library or bookstore!  Happy reading (and traveling)!



May 19, 2016

NC's Blue Ridge Parkway

Summer is right around the corner!  How about a vacation?  From the Southern Appalachian Mountains in the west to the Atlantic Ocean and the Outer Banks in the east, the opportunities for fun recreation and exploration abound in North Carolina.

Let's take a look at the mountains, specifically the Blue Ridge Parkway.  This road traverses 469 scenic miles from the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina.  The NC Literary Map has several titles pertaining to this unique feature of our state.

One of these books is entitled "Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas: A Comprehensive Identification Guide" by photographer and author Tim Barnwell.  This informative book gives the names of various peaks seen from the Parkway overlooks, as well as nearby popular attractions both on and off this road.  Check it out at your local library or bookstore!  Happy reading (and traveling)!



May 5, 2016

Growing Fruits and Vegetables

As promised last week, here is another book about gardening North Carolina style from our list at the NC Literary Map.  Do you like to save money by eating your own produce?  Are you interested in growing your own fruits and vegetables?  If so, try this resource entitled "Carolinas Fruit and Vegetable Gardening" by Katie Elzer-Peters.  This comprehensive guide offers advice and information on growing a variety of fruits and vegetables from planting to harvest.  Check it out at your local library or bookstore!  Happy reading!