North Carolina Reads proudly hosts an Author Talk and Book Discussion featuring
Joy Jordan-Lake
author of
Under a Gilded Moon
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
6:30pm
Online only
From the bestselling author of A Tangled Mercy comes an enthralling novel of secrets, a tumultuous war of ideas, and murder as classes collide in the shadow of Biltmore House. "Under the Guilded Moon" is the fourth book selection from North Carolina Reads, NC Humanities' statewide book club.
North Carolina Reads features five books that explore issues of racial, social, and gender equality and the history and culture of North Carolina. The people, places, and events in each of the books pose critical questions about how North Carolinians view their role in helping to form a more just and inclusive society.
NC Reads is North Carolina Humanities’ statewide book club that annually features five books that explore issues of racial, social, and gender equality and the history and culture of North Carolina. All five books pose critical questions about how North Carolinians view their role in helping to form a more just and inclusive society. The service desk at the Belk Library and Information Commons will have 14 hard copies of each book available for FREE (first come/first serve - you get to keep the books - register here, 2 reservable hard copies, and limited access to e-books. Reservable books will also be available at the Watauga County Library.
Starting in February 2023, NC Humanities will host virtual monthly book club events where participants will hear from guest speakers, including book authors and topic experts. For more information about the program and scheduled events, please visit https://nchumanities.org/program/north-carolina-reads/