Our State Book Club

Each month, New York Times best-selling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors (and those writing books set in the state), encouraging listeners to read along and get to know the writers behind the stories. Wiley reviews each book in both the print and digital versions of Our State Magazine, producing one podcast episode each month.

Sarah Addison Allen, Part 2 01/14/2026

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Faith in the Process with Author Vanessa Miller 01/14/2026

Faith in the Process with Author Vanessa Miller Best-selling author Vanessa Miller discusses her book The American Queen and how history, faith, and the writing community influence her writing process. Each month, New York Times best-selling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors (and those writing books set in the state), encouraging listeners to read along and get to know the writers behind the stories. Wiley reviews each book in both the print and digital versions of Our State Magazine - producing one episode per month! Contact Our State Book Club: podcast@ourstate.com /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/39718250

Ben Fountain 12/16/2025

Ben Fountain New York Times best-selling author Ben Fountain discusses his book Devil Makes Three as well as his time spent in Haiti, Texas and the Carolinas. Each month, New York Times best-selling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors (and those writing books set in the state), encouraging listeners to read along and get to know the writers behind the stories. Wiley reviews each book in both the print and digital versions of Our State Magazine - producing two podcast episodes a month. Contact Our State Book Club: podcast@ourstate.com /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/39394655

Sarah Addison Allen, Part 1 12/01/2025

Sarah Addison Allen, Part 1 New York Times best-selling author Sarah Addison Allen discusses the challenges of rejection and discovering your true voice as a writer. Each month, New York Times best-selling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors (and those writing books set in the state), encouraging listeners to read along and get to know the writers behind the stories. Wiley reviews each book in both the print and digital versions of Our State Magazine - producing two podcast episodes a month. Contact Our State Book Club: A message from our sponsor, Elon University: The Power of Purpose The 2025-26 Elon University Speaker Series brings purposeful voices to the forefront. Hear from Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky, techno-sociologist Zeynep Tufekci and Army intelligence officer Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert P. Ashley, Jr., as they explore what drives leaders to make a difference. Visit https://www.elon.edu/u/speaker-series/ /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/39220885

Denise Kiernan Part 2 11/18/2025

Denise Kiernan Part 2 Kiernan discusses her book "We Gather Together" and the historic precursors to our own Thanksgiving Holiday. Each month, New York Times best-selling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors (and those writing books set in the state), encouraging listeners to read along and get to know the writers behind the stories. Wiley reviews each book in both the print and digital versions of Our State Magazine - producing two podcast episodes a month. Contact Our State Book Club: podcast@ourstate.com /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/38951285

Denise Kiernan Part 1 11/04/2025

Denise Kiernan Part 1 Kiernan discusses her artistic upbringing and curious perspective she's gained from traveling the world. Each month, New York Times best-selling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors (and those writing books set in the state), encouraging listeners to read along and get to know the writers behind the stories. Wiley reviews each book in both the print and digital versions of Our State Magazine - producing two podcast episodes a month. Contact Our State Book Club: podcast@ourstate.com /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/38903535

Ghost Stories, Gothic Horror, and Dracula with Best-selling Author Elizabeth Kostova 10/21/2025

Ghost Stories, Gothic Horror, and Dracula with Best-selling Author Elizabeth Kostova As a child, an Asheville writer was enthralled by the spooky tales her father told her. Years later, those iconic stories helped her write one of her own. Each month, New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors and those writing books set in the state, encouraging readers to join in the fun. Wiley will review each book in both the print and digital versions of the magazine and produce two podcast episodes highlighting the selected book and author. Email us: podcast@ourstate.com /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/38729545

Elizabeth Kostova, Part 1 10/08/2025

Elizabeth Kostova, Part 1 As a child, an Asheville writer was enthralled by the spooky tales her father told her. Years later, those iconic stories helped her write one of her own. Each month, New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors and those writing books set in the state, encouraging readers to join in the fun. Wiley will review each book in both the print and digital versions of the magazine and produce two podcast episodes highlighting the selected book and author. Email us: podcast@ourstate.com /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/38505170

De’Shawn Charles Winslow Part 2 09/17/2025

De’Shawn Charles Winslow Part 2 After leaving his coastal hometown for the big city, one author finds his calling writing about the people and places that shaped him. Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the podcast. Email Us at Podcast@Ourstate.com /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/38058585

De’Shawn Charles Winslow, Part 1 09/02/2025

De’Shawn Charles Winslow, Part 1 After leaving his coastal hometown for the big city, one author finds his calling writing about the people and places that shaped him. Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the podcast. Email Us at Podcast@Ourstate.com /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/38058525

Jan Karon, Part 2 08/19/2025

Jan Karon, Part 2 Like the ones in the fictitious village she made famous, helping hands and warm hearts shaped a Foothills writer’s journey to becoming one of North Carolina’s most prolific authors. Each month, New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors and those writing books set in the state, encouraging readers to join in the fun. Wiley will review each book in both the print and digital versions of the magazine and produce two podcast episodes highlighting the selected book and author. Email us: podcast@ourstate.com /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/37875970

Jan Karon, Part 1 08/05/2025

Jan Karon, Part 1 Like the ones in the fictitious village she made famous, helping hands and warm hearts shaped a Foothills writer’s journey to becoming one of North Carolina’s most prolific authors. Each month, New York Times bestselling author Wiley Cash handpicks contemporary books by fellow North Carolinian authors and those writing books set in the state, encouraging readers to join in the fun. Wiley will review each book in both the print and digital versions of the magazine and produce two podcast episodes highlighting the selected book and author. Email us: podcast@ourstate.com /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/37680360

Georgann Eubanks, Part 2 07/15/2025

Georgann Eubanks, Part 2 A Carrboro author’s career has been marked by unforgettable experiences in nature and a deep desire to preserve all that shapes the South. Email us at Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/37413135

Georgann Eubanks, Part 1 07/01/2025

Georgann Eubanks, Part 1 A Carrboro author’s career has been marked by unforgettable experiences in nature and a deep desire to preserve all that shapes the South. Email us at Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/37229625

Clyde Edgerton, Part 2 06/17/2025

Clyde Edgerton, Part 2 A professor studied and drew inspiration from the great writers of the South and their fascination with religion, only to become one of the greats himself. Email us at Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/37034625

Clyde Edgerton, Part 1 06/03/2025

Clyde Edgerton, Part 1 A professor studied and drew inspiration from the great writers of the South and their fascination with religion, only to become one of the greats himself. Email us at Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/36828635

Dan Pierce, Part 2 05/20/2025

Dan Pierce, Part 2 Wiley and North Carolina author and historian, Daniel S. Pierce, discuss Pierce's book Real Nascar. Email us at Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/36625815

Dan Pierce, Part 1 05/06/2025

Dan Pierce, Part 1 North Carolina writer and historian Daniel S. Pierce discusses growing up in West Asheville and spending his life in Western North Carolina. Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/36457975

Bland Simpson, Part 2 04/16/2025

Bland Simpson, Part 2 Wiley and North Carolina author, Bland Simpson, discuss Simpson's Clover Garden. A college student in Chapel Hill followed his dreams to be a musician, a professor, and a writer. They always led him back to the southern part of heaven. Email us at Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the Our State Book Club podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/36182635

Bland Simpson, Part 1 04/01/2025

Bland Simpson, Part 1 Wiley and Bland Simpson talk about growing up in North Carolina and Bland's history in the Chapel Hill music scene. A college student in Chapel Hill followed his dreams to be a musician, a professor, and a writer. They always led him back to the southern part of heaven. Email us at podcast@ourstate.com Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/35965310

Jason Mott, Part 2 03/18/2025

Jason Mott, Part 2 Wiley and bestselling author, Jason Mott, discuss Mott's The Returned and Hell of a Book. Before becoming a National Book Award winner, a Columbus County writer followed his dreams — those he had at night and those he worked toward — to become a celebrated author. Email us at podcast@ourstate.com Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/35761180

Jason Mott, Part 1 03/04/2025

Jason Mott, Part 1 Before becoming a National Book Award winner, a Columbus County writer followed his dreams — those he had at night and those he worked toward — to become a celebrated author. Email us at podcast@ourstate.com Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/35523835

Judy Goldman, Part 2 02/18/2025

Judy Goldman, Part 2 One Charlotte author tells the story of her marriage, in good times and in bad, with gratitude for the man with whom she’s shared a life. Email us at podcast@ourstate.com Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/35340955

Judy Goldman, Part 1 02/04/2025

Judy Goldman, Part 1 One Charlotte author tells the story of her marriage, in good times and in bad, with gratitude for the man with whom she’s shared a life. Email us at podcast@ourstate.com Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/35153475

Allan Gurganus, Part 2 01/21/2025

Allan Gurganus, Part 2 One writer’s curiosity called him to explore. The perspective he gained drew him back to his familiar eastern North Carolina home. Email us at podcast@ourstate.com Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the podcast. Read More /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/34946680

Allan Gurganus, Part 1 01/07/2025

Allan Gurganus, Part 1 One writer’s curiosity called him to explore. The perspective he gained drew him back to his familiar eastern North Carolina home. Email us at podcast@ourstate.com Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/34755600

Robert Beatty, Part 2 12/17/2024

Robert Beatty, Part 2 An Asheville dad found success in his engineering career, but some sage wisdom from his young daughter helped him realize his lifelong dream of becoming an author. Email us at podcast@ourstate.com Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/34485755

Robert Beatty, Part 1 12/03/2024

Robert Beatty, Part 1 An Asheville dad found success in his engineering career, but some sage wisdom from his young daughter helped him realize his lifelong dream of becoming an author. Email us at podcast@ourstate.com Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/34263180

Leigh Ann Henion, Part 2 11/19/2024

Leigh Ann Henion, Part 2 Through her engaging storytelling, a Watauga County writer has shined a spotlight on many of the world’s natural wonders. In her latest book, she illuminates nature’s unsung hero: the dark. Email us at podcast@ourstate.com Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/33990212

Leigh Ann Henion, Part 1 11/05/2024

Leigh Ann Henion, Part 1 Through her engaging storytelling, a Watauga County writer has shined a spotlight on many of the world’s natural wonders. In her latest book, she illuminates nature’s unsung hero: the dark. Email us at podcast@ourstate.com Join The New York Times best-selling author and North Carolina native Wiley Cash as he highlights great writers across the state and their work each month. Listen in on conversations between Cash and his author friends as they discuss how North Carolina inspires them on the podcast. /episode/index/show/7b0e4a9a-ebb2-420c-9884-51187843be97/id/33796847

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