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and specializes in fine literature for adults and children, with a special focus on the South.

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Hal Herzog On Our Lives With Animals

Hal Herzog at Quail Ridge Hal Herzog brings us his new SOME WE LOVE, SOME WE HATE, SOME WE EAT: WHY IT'S SO HARD TO THINK STRAIGHT ABOUT ANIMALS on Friday, Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m.  An anthrozoologist and Professor of Psychology at Western Carolina, he  offers an unprecedented look inside our complex and often paradoxical relationships with animals. 

NPR's Frank Deford with BLISS

BLISS REMEMBERED - at Quail RidgeNPR commentator and sports writer Frank Deford brings us new historical fiction, BLISS, REMEMBERED on Thursday, September 9, at 7:30 p.m.  Former swimmer Sydney recounts falling in love with a young German while competing for America in the 1936 Olympics.  Prepare for a surprise twist.

Terry McMillan With GETTING TO HAPPY!

Terry McMillan - at Quail Ridge BooksTerry McMillan visits on Monday, September 13, at 7:30 p.m., with GETTING TO HAPPY.  You'll love this  exuberant return to the four unforgettable heroines of WAITING TO EXHALE - full of spirit, sass, and faith in one another.  This will be a signing line ticket event. 

SIGNING LINE TICKET EVENT - receive a ticket with the purchase of GETTING TO HAPPY.  Click here for information on ticketed events.   

WRAL Duo In Late September

Jennifer JoynerBill LeslieMeet two very talented WRAL newspeople when Jennifer Joyner and Bill Leslie present works on two back-to-back September nights.  WRAL's Jennifer Joyner brings us DESIGNATED FAT GIRL, a brutally honest yet hopeful memoir, on Thursday, September 23, at 7:30 p.m.  Then Bill Leslie - newsman, author, composer, and musician - debuts his new CD, SIMPLE BEAUTY, on Friday, September 24, at 7:30 p.m.

Diane Rehm & Maxie Visit

Diane Rehm - at Quail Ridge BooksDiane Rehm visits on Thursday, October 7, at 7:30 p.m. with her new LIFE WITH MAXIE.  The popular NPR host of the Diane Rehm show gives us a glimpse into her life by way of her beloved dog, Maxie, who will also be there! A heartwarming story for fans and dog lovers.

SIGNING LINE TICKET EVENT - Click here for information on this ticketed event, to be held at Stewart Theater in the Talley Student Center at NC State University (NCSU). Co-sponsored by NCSU Friends Of The Library and WUNC-FM.

Dan Ariely Promotes IRRATIONALITY

Dan Ariely at Quail Ridge BooksDan Ariely returns on Tuesday, September 14, at 7:30 p.m. with THE UPSIDE OF IRRATIONALITY: THE UNEXPECTED BENEFITS OF DEFYING LOGIC AT WORK AND AT HOME, the provocative follow-up to PREDICTABLY IRRATIONAL. Social scientist Ariely exposes the surprising negative and positive effects irrationality can have on our lives.

Cat Teaches Love In HOMER'S ODYSSEY

Gwen Cooper & HomerGwen Cooper visits on Saturday, September 18, at 2 p.m. with HOMER'S ODYSSEY: A FEARLESS FELINE TALE, OR HOW I LEARNED ABOUT LOVE AND LIFE WITH A BLIND WONDER CAT.  The hit memoir is now out in paperback.  The event is co-sponsored by Blind Cat Rescue.  Be prepared to be smitten by a kitten. 

Spectacular September Storytimes

We have some super Storytime special programs scheduled all month.  Click here to find out what's coming!  For preschool on up. 
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