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Quail Ridge Books & Music specializes in fine literature for adults and children, with a special focus on the South.

Wayne Martin & Live Performances of Amazing NC Music

Wayne Martin brings us his new double CD anthology, GOING DOWN TO RALEIGH on Friday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m.  Come hear the history and traditions of music from the Piedmont, circa  1976 - 1998. 

Martin will speak about the musicians included on the recording and play samples of their performances. Gerry Overton, son of banjo player A.C. Overton, whose music is part of the CD, and Margaret Martin will join Wayne for short live performance to conclude the presentation.

This is a LIMITED printing release; reserve your copy now.

Anthony Horowitz Brings Us The Latest ALEX RIDER Adventure

One of the most popular teen series today is Anthony Horowitz' ALEX RIDER adventures.  Anthony returns to Quail Ridge with Alex's eighth saga, CROCODILE TEARS on Sunday, November 22, at 2 p.m.! 

SIGNING LINE TICKET EVENT - receive a signing line ticket with the purchase of CROCODILE TEARS (coming out November 17). We highly recommend pre-paying for this book to ensure availability and an earlier line ticket.  Click here for full event information.  

Best-Selling Author Stephen Roberts On Our Immigrant Experiences

NY Times best-selling author Steven V. Roberts presents FROM EVERY END OF THIS EARTH: 13 FAMILIES AND THE NEW LIVES THEY MADE IN AMERICA on Wednesday, December 2, at 7:30 p.m.  These 13 families represent  diverse immigrant experiences. Each saga includes numerous rich quotes from each family to illustrate the human side of this often polarizing subject.  He is also the author of the memoir MY FATHERS' HOUSES. 

Southern History & Bootlegging In THE LAST ONE DVD

The Last One DVDWhat would it be like to be "the last" of your kind? Discover THE LAST ONE, a DVD ($22) created by Neil Hutcheson of NC State.  He focuses on Popcorn Sutton, Appalachian bootlegger, making a final run of product. We're one of the few places to get it.  
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