Cat Warren Author of What The Dog Knows Adult & Young Readers Edition Date: December 13, 2019 Event: Luncheon at 11:00 AM at Pawleys Plantation 70 Tanglewood Dr, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 Book Signing at Litchfield Books at 2 PM ISBN – Adult- 9781451667325, Young Readers Edition- 9781534428140
Join us for an evening with writers David Kirby and Joni Tevis. Kirby is the author, most recently, of the book of poems More Than This. Tevis' most recent book is a collection of essays titled The World is on Fire: Scrap, Treasure, and Songs of Apocalypse.
Artist Roberta B. Marks, will give a presentation of work featured in the new anthology book Works and Worlds. Marks, who has an MFA from the University of South Florida, is widely collected. Her works are featured in numerous museums and galleries throughout the country and Europe and she has taught widely, including regular classes at The Studios of Key West. The first monograph on the artist explores her collages and constructions, which focus on the themes of memory, time, and transcendence through the feminist and Buddhist perspective that has defined the evolution of her work. Marks creates constructions that have an intimacy to them and at the same time contain entire worlds of feeling and memory. Each vignette is a narrative of a personal nature as she transforms a range of objects and materials, often of mundane and humble origin, into eloquent and highly personal forms of self-expression. Marks's work speaks to the human impulse to collect, preserve, and immortalize and her pieces are intuitive and instinctual, exuding a sense of mystery. The viewer enters into an intensely private realm, yet the themes are universal -- loss, longing, old age, death, repression, and liberation -- evoking a feeling of familiarity within the mystery. A practicing Buddhist, Marks achieves her clarity through daily meditation. She has written "when constructing a work, I pare it down to the essence--the minimal. Each chosen object represents years of seeing with acute awareness." Marks's writings accompany a selection of approximately 200 of her most evocative works.
DECEMBER 13TH 2019 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Join us at the Hub City Bookshop for afternoon tea with bestselling author Cassandra King Conroy on December 13th at 3 p.m. In her latest book, "Tell Me a Story: My Life With Pat Conroy,” Cassandra King Conroy considers her life and the man she shared it with, paying tribute to her husband, Pat Conroy, the legendary figure of modern Southern literature. Cassandra King was leading a quiet life as a professor, divorced “Sunday wife” of a preacher, and debut novelist when she met Pat Conroy. Their friendship bloomed into a tentative, long-distance relationship. Pat and Cassandra ultimately married, partly because Pat hated the commute from coastal South Carolina to her native Alabama. It was a union that would last eighteen years, until the beloved literary icon's death from pancreatic cancer in 2016. “You'll read this touching memoir through tears of both laughter and sorrow. By turns lyrical and down-home, Cassandra King Conroy writes straight from the heart about the agony of loss, even while illuminating the joy of loving and being loved – timelessly.”–Sandra Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Outfox and Tailspin In this poignant, intimate memoir, the woman he called King Ray looks back at her love affair with a natural-born storyteller whose lust for life was fueled by a passion for literature, food, and the Carolina Lowcountry that was his home. As she reflects on their relationship and the eighteen years they spent together, cut short by Pat's passing at seventy, Cassandra reveals how the marshlands of the South Carolina Lowcountry ultimately cast their spell on her, too, and how she came to understand the convivial, generous, funny, and wounded flesh-and-blood man beneath the legend -- her husband, the original Prince of Tides. “…through this wonderful memoir, Cassandra King Conroy has enriched our sense of [Pat Conroy] by sharing their life together. Humorous as well as deeply moving, Tell Me a Story is a triumph.” –Ron Rash, New York Times bestselling author of Serena A $25.00 ticket includes your copy of the book (hardcover, $24.99)! Purchase tickets here!
Event Price Free Description Poetry Open Mic Night with Michael Burke Join us for an evening of splendor with enchanting and thought-provoking spoken word performances from some of Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore's flourishing community of poets. We encourage poets of all ages to join us. The 7 pm to 8 pm hour features family-friendly material; bring your children, grandchildren, or grandmothers. The tone shifts from 8 pm to 9 pm for more adult-themed topics. All are welcome, including performers and spectators.
The Blessing of the Animals - Richmond Mounted Police Fundraiser
Join us at the Morgan Fountain with your furry and feathered friends, the Richmond Mounted Police Squad, and the memories of cherished animal companions no longer with us as we celebrate the blessing of these marvelous creatures in our lives. This is one of my favorite events of the year. It centers me and helps me remember the beauty and spirit of the season as we gather in fellowship as a city. The Friends of the Richmond Mounted Squad also invite you to join the Officers of the Richmond Police Mounted Unit, Richmond K9's, working horses and dogs, pets, and fellow animal lovers at the annual seasonal Blessing of the Animals. The event provides an opportunity to celebrate animals, meet the officers and horses for the Richmond Mounted Police Unit and enjoy special music. Pets and their owners are encouraged to dress in their holiday best and bring pet food donations for the Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation (AARF). We will be donating 5% of our sales. The officers and their mounts keep our Downtown safe. Thank you in advance for your support. - Kelly Justice, owner of Fountain Bookstore
Evans & Charles Davis moved to Nashville back in the mid 90's to pursue their writing career. It wasn't long before they were the front men for a well known rockin' country band known all over the Southeast as ‘The Leavin' Brothers'. A six piece harmony band that invaded Music City with what the industry leaders landmarked as the start of Nashville's Rockin' Country that everyone had felt was long overdue. With a production deal under Javelina Studios and HoriPro Entertainment they finally had a chance to put some of that long-awaited southern-funk on vinyl. After five years touring in the South, Evans and Charles slipped off the boots for more comfortable beachware in Point Clear, Alabama where they enjoy a slightly quieter life on the Mobile Bay. With several Indy cuts under their belt, they continue to grow in the spirit of southern punctuality ringing throughout their blistful lyrics. With songs like ‘Here Comes The Farm', ‘Caroline', Amnesia' and ‘Love Budget', they continue to ship songs to Nashville like cotton bails up the Mississippi. Look forward, look back and look out for The Leavins' to captivate you with sibling harmonies entrenched in ‘Good Clean Fun'.
Join us for an evening of splendor with enchanting and thought-provoking spoken word performances from some of Phoenix & Dragon Bookstore's flourishing community of poets. We encourage poets of all ages to join us. The 7 pm to 8 pm hour features family-friendly material; bring your children, grandchildren, or grandmothers. The tone shifts from 8 pm to 9 pm for more adult-themed topics. All are welcome, including performers and spectators.
“Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before…What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.” The Grinch is coming to Books & Books, three times! Make sure to join us for a special reading of the Dr. Seuss Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Random House, $16.99) at one of our locations near you.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13???|???10:30 AM Storytime for the Wee Ones Join McIntyre's for storytime with our littlest readers -- babies, toddlers and preschoolers are welcome! This week's theme is Snowy Fun!! Please contact the bookstore with any questions at 919.542.3030.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15???|???2:00 PM We are thrilled that Donald Davis is returning to The Fearrington Barn on Saturday, December 14th at 11am and Sunday, December 15th at 2pm to delight us with his stories! Renowned story teller Donald Davis is back! Donald has been visiting The Fearrington Barn to spin his tales for over 20 years and is one of the foremost storytellers in the country.
Join us for a Book Signing with Melanie Dickerson to celebrate the release of her brand-new YA novel, The Piper's Pursuit. Melanie is a New York Times bestselling author known and loved by readers all over the world, and she happens to call the Huntsville area home. We hope you'll come meet Melanie and get a signed copy of her newest medieval fairytale written especially for teens"?but enjoyed by readers of all ages. Melanie's books are sweet, romantic stories filled with adventure in a historical setting, including two Medieval fairy tale retelling series, the Fairy Tale Romance series, and the Medieval Fairy Tale series. She also has published a Regency Romantic Suspense series, the Regency Spies of London, and one Southern Romance, Magnolia Summer. She has won several Christy awards, which honor Christian novels of excellence, imagination, and creativity. Her most recent Christy Award was presented on November 6, for The Warrior Maiden, a retelling of Mulan published earlier this year. We love her strong heroines, adventurous plots, Christian themes, and age-appropriate romance. The Snail is hosting this book signing at Caley Paige Home and Gifts, as part of The Garage at Clinton Row's Holiday Soiree. It will be a festive day along one of downtown Huntsville's favorite streets! This is a free, come-and-go event, so make plans for you and your young readers to stop by and meet Melanie.
join us as we welcome Darcel Craft discussing her children's books I Am Super and My Curly Coily Crown Poetic Justice Books & Arts in Port St. Lucie, Florida at 11::30 AM Saturday, December 14
Local author Paul Michael Garrison will be celebrating the launch of his debut novel, Letters to the Editor, at Fiction Addiction on Saturday, December 14th, from 1:30-3:30pm. The author will do a brief reading at 1:30pm, followed by a drop-in book signing. This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Editor Nathanael Carver has made a career out of exposing corruption and publishing people's dirty secrets. From his hate mail, it seems one of his high-profile enemies wants revenge. But the person with murder in mind may be someone closer to home. Carver enlists the help of Kate Baxter, a police detective with problems of her own: disapproving parents, sexist coworkers, and a smoking habit she can't seem to kick. The support of her tribe and ample time at the gun range help to keep her sane. As her personal life and the case bleed together, Kate gains insight into Carver's world, keeping her eye on those closest to him. Kate is on the cusp of progress when Carver, against her advice, drops the case -- only to be viciously attacked. Now it's Kate's turn to drag everyone's dirty secrets into the light, but not before at least one body hits the floor. About the Author: Originally from the Midwest, Paul Michael Garrison has spent roughly half his life in Upstate South Carolina. In addition to writing and editing, he has worked in the fields of higher education and website management. He whole-heartedly endorses the Oxford comma. Paul Michael holds degrees in publishing, theater, and creative writing. His short fiction has appeared in Windhover and Quantum Fairy Tales, and he frequently performs with the Greenville Shakespeare Company. Whether on stage or in writing, he enjoys the art of becoming someone else. Letters to the Editor is his first novel.
A Book Signing | Southern Women: A New Book from Garden & Gun
Garden & Gun Editor Amanda Heckert and featured writer Latria Graham will sign copies of SOUTHERN WOMEN at Hub City Bookshop on December 14th at 2 p.m. What defines a Southern woman? For too long, the answer to this question has conjured the stereotypical image of the Southern belle, a “moonlight and magnolias” myth that gets nowhere close to describing the strong, richly diverse women who have thrived because of -- and in some cases, despite -- the South. The award-winning magazine Garden & Gun is on a mission to present a more accurate portrait, one that reflects the diversity of Southern women and celebrates the achievements of those who have contributed to Southern culture in ways that inspire, innovate, and push boundaries. From the New York Times-bestselling editors of Garden & Gun comes SOUTHERN WOMEN: More than 100 Stories of Innovators, Artists, and Icons, an inspiring and beautifully designed collection of original interviews, essays, and portraits of more than 100 groundbreaking Southern women whose voices paint a progressive portrait of the region today. From chefs, musicians, and writers to entrepreneurs and political activists, readers will find a dynamic portrait of who the Southern woman is now. The voices of bona fide icons such as Loretta Lynn, Reese Witherspoon, and the late Leah Chase join those whose stories for too long have been overlooked or underestimated, from the pioneering Texas rancher Minnie Lou Bradley to Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice, the first black woman in the United States to be named to lead a freestanding medical school -- all visionaries who have left their indelible mark not just on Southern culture, but on America itself. The ties that bind the sisterhood of Southern women emerge in these stories of triumph, grit, and grace: an unflinching resilience and resourcefulness, an inherent love of the land, a singular style and wit. And while the wisdom shared may be rooted in the Southern experience, the universal themes are sure to resonate beyond the Mason-Dixon. SOUTHERN WOMEN is a uniquely inspiring anthology and a perfect gift book. Garden & Gun is a national magazine that covers the best of the South, including its sporting culture, food, music, art, and literature, and its people and their ideas. The magazine has won numerous awards for journalism, design, and overall excellence, and has published several New York Times bestsellers, including The Southerner's Handbook, Good Dog, and The Southerner's Cookbook, as well S is for Southern. Share
Life Story Publishing (7/2019) MaeMae is a Southern grandmother who shares a few well-learned life lessons straight from the heart. With real people stories and reflections from her own experience, she covers a broad range of subjects with humor, grace, and an ample dose of Truth. Parents, grandparents, and young adults can enjoy these 12 thought-provoking chapters together!...
Join us for a Book Signing with Melanie Dickerson to celebrate the release of her brand-new YA novel, The Piper's Pursuit. Melanie is a New York Times bestselling author known and loved by readers all over the world, and she happens to call the Huntsville area home. We hope you'll come meet Melanie and get a signed copy of her newest medieval fairytale written especially for teens -- but enjoyed by readers of all ages. Melanie's books are sweet, romantic stories filled with adventure in a historical setting, including two Medieval fairy tale retelling series, the Fairy Tale Romance series, and the Medieval Fairy Tale series. She also has published a Regency Romantic Suspense series, the Regency Spies of London, and one Southern Romance, Magnolia Summer. She has won several Christy awards, which honor Christian novels of excellence, imagination, and creativity. Her most recent Christy Award was presented on November 6, for The Warrior Maiden, a retelling of Mulan published earlier this year. We love her strong heroines, adventurous plots, Christian themes, and age-appropriate romance. The Snail is hosting this book signing at Caley Paige Home and Gifts, as part of The Garage at Clinton Row's Holiday Soiree. It will be a festive day along one of downtown Huntsville's favorite streets! This is a free, come-and-go event, so make plans for you and your young readers to stop by and meet Melanie. ** SPECIAL PREORDER OFFER: When you preorder a copy of The Piper's Pursuit from us, before the release date, we'll send you a link to an exclusive sample of the first 5 chapters of the novel. This is a special offer available only through The Snail on the Wall.** About The Piper's Pursuit: From New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson comes a fresh reimagining of the classic Pied Piper tale. A plague of rats. Children going missing. A giant beast attacking just outside the walls of Hamlin. And one young woman determined to save her town. Katerina's stepfather, Hennek, is neither a good father nor a good husband, but he is the mayor of Hamlin. Could he somehow be causing the misfortunes that have befallen her beloved town? The evidence points to a beast of unusual size -- a wolf, perhaps, or a large dog -- killing people who venture too far from town. But does that explain the disappearance of so many children, many of whom seem to have gone missing from inside the town walls? Steffan knows he must reconcile with his father, the Duke of Hagenheim, but he's not sure he's ready. In the meantime, he roams from town to town seeking adventure and reward. When he hears of a giant beast terrorizing the town of Hamlin and an equally giant reward that includes gold, money, and the mayor's daughter in marriage, he heads to Hamlin. Steffan plans to kill the beast, rid the town of its rat infestation, and take the reward -- everything except the girl in marriage. However, when he meets Katerina, he's not so sure. Perhaps his plans need changing. Katerina is hunting the Beast of Hamlin for herself, determined to win liberation from her conniving and controlling stepfather. When she finds one of the children who has been missing for many months, dirty and wandering around the woods, the mystery only seems to deepen. Katerina will have to team up with Steffan, the handsome but brash duke's son who infuriates her -- he's the only one in town who isn't controlled by the mayor. Danger dogs them from both man and beast. Can Katerina and Steffan stop the “Pied Piper” from stealing every last child from Hamlin? Or will their interference create an even worse fate? Praise for The Piper's Pursuit: “The Piper's Pursuit is a lovely tale of adventure, romance, and redemption. Kat and Steffan's righteous quest will have you rooting them on until the very satisfying end!” -- LORIE LANGDON, author of Olivia Twist and the DOON series More about Melanie Dickerson: Melanie Dickerson is a New York Times bestselling author who combines her love for history, adventure, and romance. Her books have won a Christy Award, two Maggie Awards, The National Reader's Choice Award, the Christian Retailing's Best Award, the Book Buyer's Best Award, the Golden Quill, and the Carol Award. She earned her bachelor's degree in special education from The University of Alabama and has taught children and adults in the U.S., Germany, and Ukraine. Now she spends her time writing stories of love and adventure near Huntsville, Alabama. Visit her online at MelanieDickerson.com. Event date: Saturday, December 14, 2019 - 11:00am to 1:00pm Event address: Caley Paige Home and Gifts 114 Clinton Ave E. Suite 104 Huntsville, AL 35801
Steve Gorman - Hard to Handle: The Life and Death of the Black Crowes
A Cappella Books welcomes Steve Gorman, drummer and co-founder of multi-platinum-selling Atlanta-born Southern rock band, The Black Crowes, for a special in-store book signing in honor of his recently released memoir, “Hard to Handle.” This event is free and open to the public. About the Book For over two decades, the Black Crowes topped the charts and reigned supreme over the radio waves, even as hair bands, grunge, and hip-hop threatened to dethrone them. With hits like “Hard to Handle,” “She Talks to Angels,” and “Remedy,” their massive success launched them to stardom in the early '90s, earning them a place among rock royalty. They were on the cover of Rolling Stone, MTV played their videos 24/7, and Generation X re-discovered the power of classic rock and blues by digging into multi-platinum classics like "Shake Your Money Maker" and "The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion." But stardom can be fleeting. For the Black Crowes, success slowly dwindled as the band members got caught up in the rock star world and lost sight of their musical ambition. Despite the drinking, drugs, and incessant fighting between Chris and Rich Robinson–the angriest brothers in rock and roll, with all due respect to Oasis and the Kinks–the band continued to tour until 2013. On any given night, they could be the best band you ever saw. (Or the most combative.) Then, one last rift proved insurmountable for the band to survive. After that, the Black Crowes would fly no more.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14???|???2:00 PM - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21???|???2:00 PM The best books draw a picture in your mind – a picture of a time and of a place. With evocative prose and details that put you right inside Raleigh, NC's charmed houses in the 1990s, author John Russell convinces the reader to stay for ever-so-meaningful chitchat, a cooling cocktail, and the resolution to compelling family and professional drama in All The Right Circles. Jack Callahan is an outsider in his adopted hometown.
Tim Barnwell - Tide Runners: Shrimping and Fishing on the Carolinas and Georgia Coast
Tim Barnwell - Tide Runners: Shrimping and Fishing on the Carolinas and Georgia Coast This is the culmination of nine years of work by renowned photographer and author Tim Barnwell. Best known for his touching and evocative images of Appalachia, here he turns his keen eye and documentary talents to focus on the shrimping and fishing industries of the southeastern coast. This exploration took him to the Outer Banks and seaside towns of North Carolina, dozens of seaboard locations in South Carolina and Georgia, and Fernandina Beach and St. Augustine, Florida, historic home of the shrimping industry in America. Mr. Barnwell's exquisite color portrait and landscape photographs are combined with oral history interviews where subjects share family stories and describe their work routines and daily activities. This pairing of images and text reveal the hard work, dedication, and stamina of these independent folk and the beauty of their rugged way of life. Event date: Saturday, December 14, 2019 - 11:00am Event address: North Hills 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road Raleigh, NC 27609
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