Meet Teri M. Brown, author of Daughters of Green Mountain Gap

About the event

Join us for a special author event celebrating Teri M. Brown and her compelling novel, Daughters of Green Mountain Gap, which has been selected as a prestigious NC Humanities 2026 NC Reads Pick for March 2026!

Books will be for sale at the program (Accepting card or cash). Get your copy signed by the Author!

Daughters of Green Mountain Gap is a powerful work of fiction set at the turn of the twentieth century in North Carolina. The story masterfully weaves together the lives of three generations of remarkable women:

Maggie McCoury, an Appalachian granny woman who relies on family traditions, folklore, and a dash of mountain magic.

Carrie Ann, her daughter, who believes the future lies in her university training and the modern medicine available in the town's apothecary.

Josie Mae, the granddaughter caught in the middle of this generational clash.

As Maggie and Carrie Ann spar over the use of roots and herbs versus science, the novel asks a profound question: what happens when neither family traditions nor modern medicine can save the ones you love most?

Teri M. Brown skillfully navigates the complexities of their lives, shedding light on timeless and relevant themes including fear of change, loss of traditions, and the intricate, often challenging, dynamics within a family.

Don't miss this opportunity to meet the author, hear about her inspiration and research process, and participate in a community discussion and Q&A.

A book signing will follow the discussion.

Hosted by Durham County Library Humanities

Where can I park when the Main Library parking lot is full?

Parking is available in the library parking lot or at the North Queen Street Garage located at 115 North Queen Street which is behind the apartments directly across the street from the library. Parking is free in the garage. Please bring your ticket to a service desk in the library for validation.