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I was already impressed with Jessica Handler after reading
Invisible Sisters: A Memoir
, as well as
Braving the Fire: A Guide to Writing about Grief and Loss
. Her debut novel,
The Magnetic Girl
(Hub City $27), set in late 1800s Georgia, tells the story of an ungainly girl, Lulu Hurst, who starts using 'mind control', and goes on to physically conduct electricity—a new and mysterious invention—to wow her family. Seeing an opportunity for profit, her father sends Lulu up and down the East Coast as 'The Magnetic Girl.' On tour, she studies a book she found on her father’s bookshelf,
The Truth of Mesmeric Influence
, and Lulu begins to believe that she can heal her disabled brother. Based on a true story,
The Magnetic Girl
draws on our superstitions, fears and hopes. The novel has been compared to
The Wonder
by Emma Donoghue.
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From Peggy: Erin Lee Carr is a successful young documentary filmmaker raised by her celebrated
New York Times
journalist father, David Carr.
All That You Leave Behind
(Ballantine $26) is a brutally honest father-daughter love story brimming with addiction, loyalty, grit and professional triumphs. Carr brings her unglamorous personal addiction under the microscope and you physically feel her desperation for that next drink. Having been a serious addict himself, her father’s advice is often fascinating and unexpected. Carr's language is original, and often so clever it leaves you wishing you had such a gift.
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From Matt:
Been So Long: My Life and Music
by Jorma Kaukonen, foreword by Grace Slick (St. Martin's $29.99). This most personable of rock biographies reveals Jorma to have been one of the more sensible members of Jefferson Airplane (or that he'd like to be thought of as such). It's comprehensive and diary-based, so if it happened, here it is: no picking and choosing. The years of Hot Tuna are covered too, and I'm surprised at the clarity with which the entire affair is recalled. Includes extensive lyrics and photos, plus a CD of live music as a companion to the book!
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Microtrends Squared: The New Small Forces Driving Today's Big Disruptions
by Mark Penn (Simon & Schuster $17). Penn was the pollster for both Bill and Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaigns and he has advised Bill Gates. Ten years ago, he wrote
Microtrends
, where he correctly predicted trends like the key role of “soccer moms” in elections, the explosion of Internet dating and marriage, and the split within the Republican Party. This book looks at 50 new microtrends in these categories: (1) love and relationships, (2) health and diet, (3) technology, (4) lifestyle, (5) politics, and (6) work and business. Penn doesn’t claim all of these will pan out and become the next big thing, but some of them will. Stay tuned.—Ran Coble
See the full text of Ran Coble's Best of 2018 Books, Movies and Music
here
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These great titles are coming soon
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Preorder now to reserve your copy!
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A call to action for women's empowerment.
April 23
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Oliver Sacks: First Loves and Last Tales. April 23
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Heartfelt, humorous essays about fatherhood.
May 7
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A memoir of the woman at the center of the Biden family.
May 7
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Gilbert returns to fiction with a unique love story set in the theater world of 1940s NYC. June 4
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April is National Poetry Month
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Birds, LLC
is a small press based out of Austin, Minneapolis, New York, and Raleigh, that supports readings, events, and podcasts for their authors. They believe that poetry demands a human voice to read it and an audience to hear it. You'll find their titles in-store on our Indie Press of the Month display, and
on our website
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Saturday, April 27th is
Independent Bookstore Day
and we want to thank you for supporting QRB, with a gift of free audiobooks through our audiobook partner,
Libro.fm
. There is no cost or commitment; simply
create your free account
by April 27th and on that day you’ll receive free audiobooks for being a QRB customer. Current account holders are also eligible.
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Our Gift Buyer Samantha has wonderful gift ideas for Easter, Mother's Day, graduation and for teachers, over at the
QRB Blog
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This week on
Bookin'
, host Jason Jefferies talks to Samia Serageldin and Lee Smith, editors of the anthology,
Mothers and Strangers: Essays on Motherhood from the New South
. It's a lively discussion that will continue into next week's podcast as well!
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QRB IS A FINALIST FOR BEST BOOKSTORE
Thank you to everyone who nominated us for Best Bookstore in Indy Week's Best of Triangle 2019! Anyone can participate in the final voting, going on through May 5, and we'd love your vote! It's at
Indyweek/BestOfTriangle2019
(find bookstores under the 'Shop' category).
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Tonight, April 10, 7:00 PM
The Open Discussion Project
Meeting monthly on second Wednesdays, the goal of this discussion group is to foster dialog and better understanding between people with differing political viewpoints. Book selections will range across the political spectrum and meetings will have dedicated facilitators. April's book is
The Future of Capitalism
by Paul Collier. Receive a 21% discount when purchasing the book for club attendance.
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Thursday, April 11, 7:00 PM
GLENN MORRIS
The New Guide to North Carolina Beaches: All You Need to Know to Explore and Enjoy Currituck, Calabash, and Everywhere Between
This descriptive guide to our coastal counties showcases all that the seaside has to offer, from beach access points and camping options to aquariums, museums, and other attractions. With informative and entertaining histories of each county, insights into the maritime environment and its wildlife, and useful tips like the dos and don'ts of beach driving. Includes detailed maps, contact information, hours of operation, and much more.
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Saturday, April 13, 2:00 PM
KELLY STARLING LYONS,
Going Down Home with Daddy
A picture book for ages 5+
Book launch with fun and refreshments
With Drum Prophet
Eugene Taylor
on djembe drum
"On reunion morning, we rise before the sun. Daddy hums as he packs our car with suitcases and a cooler full of snacks. He says there's nothing like going down home." Lyons' eloquent text explores the power of family traditions in a rich and moving celebration of history, culture, and ritual. Stunning illustrations by Coretta Scott King Award honoree, Daniel Minter, reveal the emotion and connections in a large, multigenerational family.
Kirkus Reviews
says, "Imagery is presented in marvelous metaphors…. A warm, loving, necessary reminder of the power in families coming together." There will be free posters for attendees (while supplies last), and mini-biscuits, with mayhaw and other jellies will be served.
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Saturday, April 13, 7:00 PM
Readings from the
North Carolina Literary Review
NC African American Literature
NCLR is celebrating Poetry Month and the release of its 2019 online issue which features content by and about African Americans in North Carolina’s past and present. We'll have readings by contributors
AMBER FLORA THOMAS
,
CATHERINE CARTER
,
LAURENCE AVERY
,
JON OBERMEYER
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J. S. ABSHER
,
CRAIG THOMPSON FRIEND
and
CRYSTAL SIMONE SMITH
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Monday, April 15, 7:00 PM
MARTHA HALL KELLY,
Lost Roses
Seats may be reserved
Kelly's bestselling novel
Lilac Girls
introduced the real-life heroine Caroline Ferriday. Now
Lost Roses
, set a generation earlier and also inspired by true events, features Caroline’s mother, Eliza, and follows three equally indomitable women from St. Petersburg to Paris under the shadow of World War One.
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Wednesday, April 17, 7:00 PM
BELLE BOGGS,
The Gulf: A Novel
In conversation with Sarah Ruiz
Hardly able to support herself teaching and not making progress on her poetry, Marianne accepts a job directing a school for Christian writers. In this debut novel, Boggs (author of
The Art of Waiting
) plumbs the troubled waters dividing America with humor and empathy. "The Gulf is literally a divine read—it's also smart, profound, very funny, and finally redemptive."—Lee Smith
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Friday, April 19, 7:00 PM
BRENDA RUFENER and JAYE ROBIN BROWN:
A discussion of Young Adult literature with moderator AMBER SMITH
Two authors of Young Adult fiction team up to discuss writing and their latest novels. In Brenda Rufener's
Since We Last Spoke
, a fatal car accident rocks the relationships of two families and two teenagers. Kirkus Reviews says, "Rufener's treatment of grief is nuanced and deeply felt.” Jaye Robin Brown's
The Meaning of Birds
is a beautiful exploration of first love and first loss. Moderater Amber Smith is the author of
The Way I Used to Be
. For ages 14+.
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Book Clubs and Groups - Everyone Welcome!
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The Open Discussion Project
Tonight, Apr. 10
7:00 PM
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Literary Horror
Thursday, Apr. 11
7:00 PM
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Writers Coffeehouse
Sunday, Apr. 14
2:00 PM
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Middle East BC
At Lake Boone Trail Starbucks
Monday, Apr. 15
7:00 PM
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Forever Young:
YA for Adults
Thursday, Apr. 18
7:00 PM
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Find the schedule for all of our groups
here
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Mondays -Saturdays - Sundays
10:30 AM
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For Young Adults with
developmental disabilities.
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QRB Teen Writers Collective
for info.
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Quail Ridge Books
34 Years of Independent Bookselling
919-828-1588
“
Very young children eat their books, literally devouring their contents. This is one reason for the scarcity of first editions of Alice in Wonderland and other favorites of the nursery.
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A. S. W. Rosenbach
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