Open Monday–Saturday, 9 am–9 pm; Sundays 10 am–6 pm
Open Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 9 am–6 pm
CATHERINE REID, The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables: The Enchanting Island that Inspired L. M. Montgomery
BRIDGING THE DIVIDE BOOK CLUB
Discussing Political Tribes: Group Instinct and the Fate of Nations by Amy Chua
Wednesday, May 2, 7:00 PM
Moderated by Rob Christensen of the News & Observer. The goal of this book club is to foster dialog and better understanding between people with different viewpoints. Book selections and moderators will have views that span the political spectrum. As with all of our book clubs, no registration is needed, and you'll receive a 21% discount when you purchase the book for club.
STACY MCANULTY, The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
A Children's Book Week Spotlight Event
Wednesday, May 2, 7:00 PM
We're thrilled to host North Carolina author, Stacy McAnulty! We've been hardcore fans of her picture books and chapter books for years, and the Kids Dept. staff adores this new novel. Lucy (a.k.a. Lightning Girl) is a once-struck-by-lightning, middle-school math genius with a serious case of OCD. She has a lot to deal with: new friend drama, rescue dogs that need adopting, and learning how to understand adults. Her story reminds us to get out of our comfort zones and embrace what makes us different.
On-Sale Celebraton of A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas
Thursday, May 3, 7:00 PM
Though Sarah J. Maas is not touring this year, we are still excited to celebrate her fourth book in The Court of Thorns and Roses young adult series, A Court of Frost and Starlight, for ages 15+. The QRB Teen Advisory Board is hosting a winter-themed party and we encourage dressing in costume! There will be a Court of Thorns and Roses trivia game and other activities, and we'll have an exclusive video message from Sarah. Pre-order your book today and plan to be there!
JENNIFER ZEYNAB JOUKHADAR, The Map of Salt and Stars
Friday, May 4, 7:00 PM
Scheherazade's The Thousand and One Nights meets Alan Gratz's Refugee in this important debut novel from the Syrian-American author. From Broche: "Joukhadar interweaves a 12th century fable about an apprentice mapmaker with the story of a modern-day Syrian refugee searching for home. The plot follows both girls through the Middle East as they encounter tremendous dangers, but also immense acts of kindness. A must-read for teens and adults, this is a moving and lush story of family and friends, meaningful culture, changing landscapes, and universal hope." Already a staff favorite, this book is also a selection of the Signed First Editions Club and the Forever Young: YA for Adults Book Club. The pre-event dinner with the author has sold out; email [email protected] to be placed on the waitlist.
Carolina Ballet previews Sleeping Beauty
Saturday, May 5, 2:00 PM
Join us for a special sneak peek at Carolina Ballet's upcoming May performances of Sleeping Beauty. Children of all ages are welcome! Co-sponsored with WCPE 89.7 FM, TheClassicalStation.org.
F. DIANE BARTH
I Know How You Feel: The Joy and Heartbreak of Friendship in Women's Lives
Sunday, May 6, 2:00 PM
Expert psychotherapist Diane Barth explores the intense and complicated world of women's friendships. Her book includes a diverse range of first-person stories, with many of the women speaking about feelings they haven't shared before. Barth looks at examples of friendships from classic literature and movies, and shows how life changes can affect women's friendships in subtle and not-so-subtle ways.
MARY KAY ANDREWS, The High Tide Club
Tuesday, May 8, 7:00 PM
Our longtime friend and the queen of beach reads, New York Times-bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews visits with a delightful Southern novel about new love, old secrets, and friendships that transcend generations. With early QRB purchase of High Tide, receive a ticket for a reserved seat and the signing line. Additional general seating will be available without purchase required, and these seats may fill up early. All purchases of the book from QRB come with a ticket to the after-program signing line.
JES BAKER, Landwhale: On Turning Insults Into Nicknames, Why Body Image Is Hard, and How Diets Can Kiss My Ass
In conversation with Jessamyn Stanley
Friday, May 11, 7:00 PM
From a gutsy heroine of the body positivity movement comes a new, intimate memoir about being a fat woman in today's society. Building upon her previous book, Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls, Jes Baker talks growing up, dating, and living life while fat, and she will be in conversation with Jessamyn Stanley, author of Every Body Yoga.
DEBORAH HARKNESS, The World of All Souls: The Complete Guide to A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, and The Book of Life
Monday, May 14, 7:00 PM
For fans of the All Souls Trilogy comes a fully illustrated guide packed with rich sources of inspiration for these bewitching novels, including the history, science, character bios, maps, recipes, and more. Bursting with fascinating facts and dazzling artwork, this is the essential handbook for longtime fans or eager newcomers. With early QRB purchase of World of All Souls, receive a ticket for a reserved seat and the signing line. Additional general seating will be available without purchase required, and these seats may fill up early. All purchases of the book from QRB come with a ticket to the after-program signing line.
STEVE MITCHELL, Cloud Diary
In conversation with Kim Church
Tuesday, May 15, 7:00 PM
Steve Mitchell is a writer of fiction and co-owner of the independent Scuppernong Books in Greensboro. His new novel is the story of Doug and Sophie, characters who discover the shattering and transformative power of intimacy. Steve will be in conversation with Kim Church, Raleigh author of Byrd, who calls Cloud Diary "A beautiful, bittersweet novel about first love—how it forms us, how it settles in us and lingers, consoling us even to the end of our days." The book is being lauched in conjunction with the Cloud Diary Music Project, which collects music and spoken word recitings inspired by the story; Kim Church and saxonphonist Laurent Estoppey will perform their original works at the event.
JON MEACHAM, The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels
Wednesday, May 16, 7:00 PM
Pulitzer Prize winner Jon Meacham offers a way to help understand present American politics and life by re-examining critical times in our history when, as Abraham Lincoln put it, the "better angels of our nature" overcame divison and fear. Filmmaker Ken Burns says of the book, "Rather than curse the darkness, Jon Meacham, with his usual eloquence and surpassing knowledge of our history, has offered us all the sublime and calming reassurance that as threatening as so much of the present moment seems, Americans have weathered such storms before and come out on the other side with fresh and progressive horizons." With early QRB purchase of Soul of America, receive a ticket for a reserved seat and the signing line. Additional general seating will be available without purchase required, and these seats may fill up early. All purchases of the book from QRB come with a ticket to the after-program signing line.
COME SHOP THE SPRING READERS' CLUB SALE!
Friday through Monday, May 18–21
During the sale, Readers' Club members take 20% off most books, magazines & merchandise; 15% off music CDs. Shop in-store, by phone, by email, or shop online. Not a member? Join now and enjoy the sale, then save for a full year. Annual RC membership is $15, but is complimentary to those age 60 or better, and to educators preschool–12th grade. The regular RC discount is 10%, and members always take 30% off current NYTimes bestsellers. We're stocked with the best titles of this publishing season, as well as literary-themed totes, t-shirts and prints, plus book lights, games, puzzles, socks, scarves and more. Giftwrapping is always free.
LEESA CROSS-SMITH, Whiskey & Ribbons
Friday, May 18, 7:00 PM
Set in contemporary Louisville, Cross-Smith's mesmerizing first novel surrounds the death of a police officer, and is a requiem for marriage, friendship and family. Author Roxane Gay calls Cross-Smith "a consummate storyteller," and several journals and magazines have named Whiskey & Ribbons one of the most anticipated novels of 2018. Join us for a discussion of the book.
Special Costumed-Character Storytime With Elephant and Piggie
Saturday, May 19, 10:30 AM
Elephant and Piggie present The Itchy Book by LeUyen Pham in a special Saturday morning Under the Tree Storytime. Join us to hear this new story, to take photos with these huggable characters, and to enjoy your other favorite Elephant and Piggie books.
JASON MOTT, The Crossing
Tuesday, May 22, 7:00 PM
North Carolina author of The Returned and The Wonder of All Things, Jason Mott returns with a dystopian thriller focused on the unbreakable bond of twins, set in a future where a deadly contagion and devastating world war rages. Seventeen-year-old orphans Virginia and Tommy Matthews must navigate the dangers and wonders of this changed world as they try to outrun the demons of their past. Kirkus Reviews has praised Mott for his "lyrical writing and soulful insight."
PAULA MCLAIN, Love and Ruin
In conversation with Therese Anne Fowler
Wednesday, May 23, 7:00 PM
Called the "new star of historical fiction" by Ann Patchett, the bestselling author of The Paris Wife continues to explore the women in Ernest Hemingway's life. In this new novel, McLain focuses on Martha Gellhorn, a fiercely independent, ambitious young woman who would become one of the greatest war correspondents of the 20th century, in addition to being Hemingway's wife. McLain will be in conversation with Therese Anne Fowler, author of the forthcoming A Well-Behaved Woman: A Novel of the Vanderbilts. With early QRB purchase of Love and Ruin, receive a ticket for a reserved seat and the signing line. Additional general seating will be available without purchase required, and these seats may fill up early. All purchases of the book from QRB come with a ticket to the after-program signing line.
How to Find an Agent and Get Published: Workshop with SCOTT REINTGEN, author of young people's fiction.
Saturday, May 26, 10:00 AM–Noon
In this workshop, Scott Reintgen will share his tips and tricks of the trade for querying literary agents and navigating the publishing industry once you have an agent. The fee is $40, and all participants will also receive a signed copy of Scott's young adult science-fiction novel Nyxia, plus the forthcoming sequel Nyxia Unleashed (July 2018). For an additional $10, participants will receive a personalized query-letter critique via email from Scott. "If you're serious about getting your book published, then take Scott's workshop...his presentation is highly focused, packed with information, and also fun and approachable. I've been to countless industry workshops and I would rank this one at the top."—Cara Brunello, workshop attendee. Email [email protected] to sign up, or for more information.
MAYA RAO, Great American Outpost: Dreamers, Mavericks, and the Making of an Oil Frontier
Wednesday, May 30, 7:00 PM
When the Bakken Oilfield in North Dakota was rumored to produce profits of $17,000 a month for a single worker, a Gold Rush-style flood of capitalists rushed in. Journalist Maya Rao joins us to discuss this exposé, which reads like a frontier novel and has been described as "part-Barbara Ehrenreich, part-Upton Sinclair." Exploring the transformation of a rural community inundated by outsiders hustling for profit, her narrative focuses on a surfer from the Outer Banks, and others from the Carolinas and Southern states, who went to North Dakota in search of better opportunities, but often experienced devastating outcomes.
