Open Monday–Saturday, 9 am 9 pm; Sundays 10 am 6 pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22
Greetings! November is a busy month for events, with an outstanding variety to choose from. Several of our events offer reserved seating with early QRB purchase of the author's book (see details on each event below). If you can't attend an event and would like a signed book, contact us by calling 919-828-1588 or email orders@quailridgebooks.com . Order online 24/7 at QuailRidgeBooks.com . Purchasing from this independent bookstore directly benefits our local economy. We offer free Media Mail shipping for online purchases of $50 for books shipped within the lower 48 states. Free giftwrapping always.

Contact me with your questions or for more information. Thank you very much for your continued support!

René Martin, Events Coordinator
NOVEMBER EVENTS
DEBORAH GOLD and WENDY WELCH
On Foster Care and Adoption in Rural Appalachia
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2:00 PM

Deborah Gold's Counting Down: A Memoir of Foster Parenting and Beyond , and Wendy Welch's Fall or Fly: The Strangely Hopeful Story of Foster Care and Adoption in Appalachia focus on what can be confounding systems, and the emotions involved. They offer unique perspectives on the people who are called upon to foster and adopt.
PATTI CALLAHAN, Becoming Mrs. Lewis
In conversation with Diane Chamberlain
Monday, Nov. 5, 7:00 PM

Acclaimed Southern novelist Patti Callahan, who also writes under the name Patti Callahan Henry, brings us an exquisite novel of Joy Davidman, the woman C. S. Lewis called "my whole world." Lisa Wingate, author of Before We Were Yours , says "Patti Callahan’s prose reads like poetry...I was swept along, filled with hope, and entirely beguiled, not only by the life lived behind the veil of C. S. Lewis's books but also by the woman who won his heart."
L. M. ELLIOTT
Hamilton and Peggy!: A Revolutionary Friendship
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 7:00 PM

An historical novel for teens ages 13+ that will appeal to all fans of the smash Broadway musical sensation Hamilton . Drawing from historical journals and letters, bestselling young people's author Laura Elliott weaves a richly detailed story about the extraordinary Peggy Schuyler and her revolutionary friendship with Alexander Hamilton.
NELL PAINTER
Old In Art School: A Memoir of Starting Over
Thursday, Nov. 8, 7:00 PM

After retiring from Princeton, celebrated historian Dr. Nell Irvin Painter surprised everyone by returning to school―in her sixties―to earn BFA and MFA degrees in painting. She weaves a frank, funny, and often surprising tale, exploring the questions of how are women and artists are seen and judged by their age, looks, and race.
COME SHOP THE FALL READERS' CLUB SALE!
Friday through Monday, Nov. 9–12

Readers' Club members take 20% off most books, magazines & merchandise; 15% off 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 a fabulous selection of books and gifts. Giftwrapping is always free.
ART CHANSKY, Blue Blood II: Duke-Carolina
Friday, Nov. 9, 6:00 PM

An event for all the Battle of the Blues fans out there! Thirteen years after Blue Blood was published, Chansky revisits what ESPN's Dick Vitale called "the greatest rivalry, not just in college basketball, but in all of sports." Blue Blood II explores the more recent on-and-off-the-court dramas, challenges, and triumphs of Duke versus UNC. It's a must-read for all college basketball fans. Please note the 6 pm start time.
MIKE LUPICA, No Slam Dunk
Saturday, Nov. 10, 6:00 PM

Sportswriter and novelist for young readers, Mike Lupica is back at QRB with a fast-paced, heartfelt story for basketball fans that proves being a good teammate remains the most important quality in basketball--and in life. For ages 10+.
SARA FOSTER, Pie: a Savor the South® Cookbook
Meet and Greet
Sunday, Nov. 11, Noon

Sara Foster takes the expression "easy as pie" seriously. New and experienced bakers alike will thrill to her encouraging approach to tossing together the most delicious made-from-scratch pies. She will be here with samples, and will answer your questions about baking, and will sign books.
NATASHA NGAN, Girls of Paper and Fire
In conversation with local YA author Leigh Statham
Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7:00 PM

Fantasy fiction for young adults, age 15+. In the face of sexual violence, these fierce young women are fighting to control their own story. This mesmerizing diverse fantasy by debut author Ngan will leave you breathless!
BEN FOUNTAIN, Beautiful Country Burn Again: Democracy, Rebellion, and Revolution
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7:00 PM

The bestselling author of Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk visits with a series of essays exploring the recent political upheaval. Merging history and the present, Fountain argues that the United States may be facing its third existential crisis, after the Civil War and the Great Depression, that will require a "burning" of the old order as America attempts to remake itself.
ROB DUNN at NCSU Hunt Library
Never Home Alone: From Microbes to Millipedes, Camel Crickets, and Honeybees, the Natural History of Where We Live
Thursday, Nov. 15, 7:00 PM

Join Dunn and fellow scientists for a gala event, a kind of public science party at the Hunt Library at NCSU. Never Home Alone tells the big story of the tens of thousands of species that live on our bodies and in our homes. Tickets are free but must be reserved on Eventbrite. This event is supported by NCSU Libraries and the NCSU Department of Applied Ecology and Quail Ridge Books.
DAVID GRANN, The White Darkness
Thursday, Nov. 15, 7:00 PM

Modern polar explorer Henry Worsley was obsessed with following in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton, and at age 55 set out to walk across Antarctica alone. Grann (author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Lost City of Z ) tells Worsley's remarkable story with the intensity and power that have led him to be called "simply the best narrative nonfiction writer working today." This gorgeous keepsake volume is illustrated with more than 50 stunning photographs from Worsley's and Shackleton's journeys.
JOSEPH BURGO, Shame: Free Yourself, Find Joy, and Build True Self-Esteem
Friday, Nov. 16, 7:00 PM

Encounters with embarrassment, guilt, self-consciousness, and remorse are an unavoidable part of everyday life, and they sometimes have lessons to teach us—about our goals and values, about the person we expect ourselves to be. Burgo is the author of The Narcissist You Know .
SUSAN HARLAN, Decorating a Room of One's Own
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2:00 PM

Conversations on Interior Design with Miss Havisham, Jane Eyre, Victor Frankenstein, Elizabeth Bennet, Ishmael, and Other Literary Notables.
Wake Forest University English professor and humorist Susan Harlan spoofs decorating culture by reimagining its subject as famous fictional homes and "interviews" the residents who reveal their true tastes. Featuring 30 entries of notable dwellings.
Nancy Peacock leads Panel Discussion on Effects of Social Media on Writing and Creativity
Sunday, Nov. 18, 2:00 PM

More and more writers are struggling with their work while simultaneously struggling to promote their work on Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms. Has the world tilted too far into social media as something required of creative people? Piedmont Laureate Nancy Peacock is joined by writers Anna Jean Mayhew , Ralph Hardy , Michele Berger , Charles Fiore and Kim Church in the discussion.
COME SHOP WITH US ON SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!
NOVEMBER 24, 9:00 AM 9:00 PM

Small Business Saturday, always the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, is dedicated to supporting your local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy, and preserve neighborhoods. It's the antidote to Black Friday! We'll have refreshments, and we'll be stocked with our best merchandise of the year, ready to help you pick out the best books and gifts. Supporting your local indies is a win-win!
Sheri Castle, Instantly Southern: 85 Southern Favorites for Your Pressure Cooker, Multicooker, and Instant Pot®
Meet and Greet
Saturday, Nov. 24, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM

This cookbook is filled with stunning photography and Sheri's famous go-to tips and hints. Fresh takes and new techniques for timeless Southern flavors can be one-button easy. Sheri will answer your questions, talk about cooking and sign books. She is a Chapel Hill-based, award-winning food writer, cook, recipe developer, and cooking teacher.
A Joyful Chanukah Concert With MISHPACHA!
Sunday, Nov. 25, 2:00 PM

It's a Quail Ridge tradition! Join us for a joyful family Chanukah concert from local band, Mishpacha (Hebrew for family). Their music is influenced by folk, rock, blues, jazz, flamenco, klezmer, and classical. The band's members are Bonnie Nichols , Gale Touger , Susan Reinhard (ret.), Dr. Steve Katz , and Roger Friedensen . Their CD will be available.
GENE R. NICHOL, The Faces of Poverty in North Carolina
Monday, Nov. 26, 7:00 PM

Since 2012, Nichol has traveled the length of North Carolina, conducting hundreds of interviews with poor people and those working to alleviate the worst of their circumstances. Their voices challenge all of us to see what is too often invisible, to look past partisan divides and preconceived notions, and to seek change.
A Three Pines Party to Celebrate Louise Penny's new Inspector Gamache Mystery - Preorder Yours Now!
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 6:00 PM

We love Chief Inspector Gamache and his creator Louise Penny! Join us and your fellow Gamache fans for an informal gathering to talk about your favorite characters; try your hand at Three Pines trivia; enjoy some refreshments and pick up your copy of the latest episode, Kingdom of the Blind , due Nov. 27. Please RSVP to events@quailridgebooks.com .
JOHN FEINSTEIN, Quarterback: Inside the Most Important Position in the National Football League
Thursday, Nov. 29, 7:00 PM

Sportswriting legend Feinstein dives deep into the most coveted and hallowed position in the NFL. He explores the stories of five top quarterbacks, taking readers inside their unique experiences of playing the position and holding the keys to their multibillion-dollar teams.
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