If you're into haunting Scandinavian literature, beautifully written, I recommend Per Petterson's It's Fine By Me. It depicts the growing up years of the two friends from his unforgettable Out Stealing Horses - one boy traumatized by his abusive father and the death of his younger brother and the other offering friendship from his stable family life. It's very moving and very satisfying. - Nancy
From a young girl's strange discovery in the North Carolina clay we embark on a journey that is both magical and universal. In what is at its heart a love story, but also the story of a family dealing with loss and change, first time author Rhonda Riley explores the sensuality of the earth, the mysteries of the body, and the power of rebirth. Touching on themes of gender, self-image, and mortality, this is a captivating tale told in simple yet elegant prose. - Tony
Kobo eReaders & eBooks
Kobo Mini, Glo & Arc!
We sell the Mini ($79.99), Glo ($129.99) and Arc (starts at $199.99). We have display models to try out in the store.
First the music, and then the book. Doug Walter and Lee Clyburn are up first on Saturday, March 9, at 7 p.m. with music, playing standards and oldies fitting the mood. Then Raleigh author Sam Mordecai debuts Praying in Pamlico. A small Southern town is tradition of reciting a public prayer before its high school football games hasn't ruffled any feathers for decades...until now.
This quiet, powerful story, set in the High Plains of Colorado, tells how the terminal illness of a much beloved citizen in the community affects his family and friends. It's a beautiful, deeply moving story. - Nancy