Upcoming Literary Events 11/22 - 11/28

Here are some notable literary events taking place around the Triangle during the week of 11/22 - 11/28:

A hilarious gift and perfect stocking stuffer, the third installment of the T-Rex Trying series features simple, charming, and hilarious illustrations depicting the hapless T-Rex and family doing their best in a world made for creatures with smaller heads and longer arms.

Dr. Hugh Murphy is a Prosthodontist living and practicing in Raleigh, NC. He created T-Rex Trying while in dental school and enjoys seeing all of the laughter and amusement his books bring to his readers. He loves drawing, painting, fly-fishing, nature and most of all, spending time with his family.

Meet Snow White from Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts' production of "A Very Snow White Christmas!"

The princess will read holiday-themed books followed by a meet-and-greet! Come meet Snow White, take pictures, and get in the holiday spirit!

For Ages 3+

Note: Please plan to stay with your child. Park strollers outside of the store so that we'll have room for all!

[After five years of marriage, Kathryn] Taylor's husband unexpectedly proclaims he is, "done with the marriage and doesn't want to talk about it." With this, the life Taylor has come to know is over. Relying on the strength of a lifelong friend who refuses to let her succumb to the intense waves of grief, she slowly begins to find her way out of grief. Over the course of two years, through appointments with attorneys and therapists, purging shared belongings, and pushing herself to meet new people and do new things, Taylor not only regains a sense of control in her life, she also learns to enjoy the new life she has built, the friendships she's formed--and to savor her newfound strength.

Tucker Trivette is in a bind. He joined the Navy straight out of high school. Without many options, it seemed like the right thing to do. Now he’s heading home … to what, he’s not sure, but he’s hoping things are better. They’re not. Set upon by hard times and a childhood nemesis, Tucker seeks redemption and reward hidden deep in the forest, to reclaim a legacy hinted at within his grandfather’s cryptic journal. Tucker understands the value of friendship and family—and paying his debts. Determined to play the hand he’s been dealt to start over and succeed, he’ll have to bend the rules to get there.

The theme of this month's event centers around the idea of 'Positive Aging' and challenges storytellers and audience members alike to reflect upon the ways that growing older has impacted their lives in a positive way.

In 1989, 20-year-old photographer Michael Galinsky drove across America to capture images in malls. 20 years later, he found the slides in a box, scanned them, and put a few online. Within days, they went wildly viral and ended up being published by Steidl. This prompted the images to go wild again and that book, “Malls Across America,” sold out before it could get to stores. Six years later, Galinsky has crafted a follow up with 112 pages of entirely new images as a 30th anniversary book.

A psychopathic killer disappears into the mountains and haunts the troubled residents. After the murderous Angel Jones escapes from a prison work crew, he mysteriously vanishes deep into the North Carolina woods forcing newcomers Cal and Joy McAlister to deal with his macabre presence lingering in the secluded forest. Burdened with grief, guilt, and unfilled dreams, Cal and Joy are joined by an oddball handyman and a young detoxing neighbor as they grapple with the enigma of Angel’s menacing specter. Each of them brings their private ghosts to live and gives their worst fears flesh. This Southern Gothic tale blends ancient metaphysics with tantalizing thrills to make readers keenly aware of the wonders and woes of the world.

An intimate portrait of the joys and hardships of rural life, as one man searches for community, equality, and tradition in Appalachia.

Having Charlie Thompson at the barn is a homecoming of sorts, as he helped organize our Fearrington Farmers’ Market. He was one of Chatham’s first organic farmers at Whippoorwill Farm and an early President of the Carrboro Farmer’s Market. He was a board member of Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. Charlie and his wife, Hope Shand, were seminal advocates of sustainable and just farming causes at Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI).