literature

January 4, 2025

Book Review: Online dating, love, death in Jane Pek’s new mystery, ‘The Rivals’

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“The Rivals” is the second novel in a new mystery series by Jane Pek. (Knopf via AP) Claudia Lin, an online dating detective in the age of AI, is hunting once again through a dark […]

Book Review: Weike Wang’s ‘Rental House’ finds beauty, humor in marriage of opposites

December 21, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off

Vacation rental with the in-laws — for many, it’s a setup for disaster. In Weike Wang’s “Rental House,” it’s certainly that. It’s also an opportunity for Wang, a wildly gifted writer, to explore the upside […]

KRAWIEC: Free speech for me but not for thee

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HUDSON: It’s time to rein in big bureaucracy

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KRAWIEC: Thanksgiving, family and politics

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Big Lots reaches deal with NC-based retail operator
The discount chain Big Lots, which filed for bankruptcy protection in September, has reached a deal to keep hundreds of its stores and distribution centers open. Big Lots said Friday it will be sold to [...] The post Big Lots reaches deal with NC-based retail operator first appeared on The North State Journal.
KRAWIEC: Simple beliefs but deeply held
I hope all of you readers have had a joyous Christmas. In celebrating the birth of our Savior, I trust that you found hope and peace in your family gatherings. A few weeks ago, I [...] The post KRAWIEC: Simple beliefs but deeply held first appeared on The North State Journal.
Biden administration withdraws Title IX rule change
RALEIGH — Just before the Christmas holiday, the Biden administration withdrew its Title IX rule change that changed the definition of sex to include “gender identity.” In its Federal Register withdrawal notice, the Biden Department [...] The post Biden administration withdraws Title IX rule change first appeared on The North State Journal.
Governor Stein’s first executive orders are Hurricane Helene focused
RALEIGH — Governor Josh Stein issued his first executive orders as governor on Jan. 2, taking action to help victims of Hurricane Helene. “Winter is here in western North Carolina, and we must act quickly [...] The post Governor Stein’s first executive orders are Hurricane Helene focused first appeared on The North State Journal.
Where to watch AP’s 2024 top music docs
NEW YORK — Once you’ve made your way through AP’s list of 2024’s best films and dried those tears after bingeing “I Am: Celine Dion” — we won’t judge — it’s time to hand over [...] The post Where to watch AP’s 2024 top music docs first appeared on The North State Journal.
BECKSTEIN: Destiny defined by debt
As 2025 begins, Americans are expecting meaningful change. Voters in November demanded a stronger economy and greater government accountability. The most pressing challenge to achieving these goals is our runaway national debt. Now exceeding $36 [...] The post BECKSTEIN: Destiny defined by debt first appeared on The North State Journal.