Million Memory Project
Books
Stories made tangible.
Every publication begins with people, stories, and a collaborative publishing process. Browse current titles, discover upcoming releases, and explore the projects behind the books.
Launch Circle
Currently in Launch Circle
Sheila Kay Adams: Carrying the Song
A community-supported publishing campaign.
Part oral history, part visual celebration, and part career retrospective, Carrying the Song documents the life and legacy of one of Appalachia’s most important traditional singers.
What is a Launch Circle?
Launch Circle projects are community-supported publishing campaigns that help bring books to life before publication. Participants receive special editions, early access, and opportunities to directly support the creation of a project.
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Published Titles
Spring Creek
A living record of Appalachian culture and community memory.
Through oral histories, photographs, and community contributions, Spring Creek preserves the people, traditions, and stories that shaped a rural Appalachian community.
Through Our Eyes: Rebuild Hot Springs Area
A community-authored story of disaster, resilience, and recovery.
Featuring dozens of contributors and hundreds of photographs, the book documents Hurricane Helene and the rebuilding of Hot Springs, North Carolina.
Abigail and the Journey of a Pack Horse Librarian
A song transformed into a children’s book.
Inspired by the music of Chatham Rabbits, Abigail brings Appalachian history and imagination together in a beautifully illustrated story.
Coming Soon
Upcoming Releases
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Happy, Lonesome & Free
A narrative biography and complete lyrics collection chronicling the life and music of Pierce Edens.
Coming Soon
Future Project
A placeholder for future titles as the catalog grows.
More Than Books
Every title begins as a story.
The books are the result of a larger collaborative process.
Artists, communities, cultural organizations, photographers, historians, and storytellers work together to create publications that preserve stories, build connection, and create lasting impact.
Have a Story to Tell?
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Whether documenting an artist’s career, preserving community memory, or creating a new kind of book, we’d love to hear your story.