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March 2010
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Photographers with PCBD* pup gather at Puppy Love reception to fete dogs!
A Novel Experience Newsletter
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Leap, and the net will appear!
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Dear Bookstore Friends and Supporters,
Latest signs of spring? Jonquils bloom, tree-tops green, and people yawn! Have you noticed? Quash that yawn: Get out there! Join our Poetry Group, Drop-in Book Club, Foreign Film Night, Knitting Group (Crocheters welcome!), or Classics Club. Find times, dates, and activities below!
Zebulon is poised again for metamorphosis, as "The Old School Project" works to transform old Zebulon Elementary into an "arts incubator," encouraging artists, performers, musicians, and dancers to stretch, dream, and create right here. This venue tailored to our community will boast a 200-seat auditorium. (Seats will be sized for us 21st century folk. May those hard seats thrive long--in memory only!) The project will seek community-minded "investors": Support of every kind will help. What a wonderful opportunity to meet in the middle, to make a difference, to grow Zebulon!
Chris and Brenda's adventure at The Winter Institute in San Jose realized three full boxes of galley (preview) books, which arrived this week. Volunteer to read one and share your opinions on a yet-to-be-published bestseller! Cost to you = time only. Stay tuned for the results of Brenda's energetic efforts to entice authors to come to downtown Zebulon for book-signings. Fingers crossed for a good outcome!
Many thanks to Nancy
McCrary who curated the stunningly successful Puppy Love photography
exhibit in February. We placed three PCBD*s with wonderful familes. Check out our Facebook page for photos of both
the reception and the exhibit!
As always, we are here because of your support and good wishes. Thanks to all. Stay tuned for our upcoming Book of the Month series and a customer loyalty program that we are fine-tuning. We appreciate your decision to "Shop local!" and to make A Novel Experience part of your lives.
Yours,
Chris, Karen, Susan F., Brenda, Susan C. and Christina
* Pike County Black Dogs
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Guilt Free, Drop In Book Club
March's Pick: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
April's coming attraction: Serena by Ron Rash
For Thursday's meeting we will weigh in on Cutting for Stone. The story follows the different life paths of Marion and Shiva Stone--twin brothers born of a secret union between a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon in Ethiopia. The author, Abraham Verhese is a physician who weaves a passion for medicine into a compassionate, wise epic about love, war, loyalty, and forgiveness. Pick up a copy of "Cutting for Stone" and join us in March.
In April we are introduced to a very bad woman who comes to the Appalachians during the era when the Great Smokey Mountain Park was being established. Serena arrives as the bride of a young lumber baron. Then, things begin to happen...it's a fascinating story of how people react to change, obsession and power. Definitely a book that will get the conversation going!
ANE's Guilt Free, Drop In Book Club
Thursday, March 4, 7 p.m.
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Can Susan knit?
WE CAN KNIT!
And some of us can crochet! Our inaugural meeting featured a lesson in long-tail casting on. A few of us mastered that, but each of us brought a project to knit by the fire, shared useful tips, enjoyed some lovely Reisling Lisa brought, and planned a simple project to work on next time. Email the store for a copy of the directions for a knitted dish cloth--or come work on your own project in good company.
NEXT KNITTING: Friday, 26th March 7 - 9 pm.
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Poetry, Foreign Film, Classics and Knitting!
YES, WE MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IT IS SNOWING, BUT LET THAT NOT DISCOURAGE YOU FROM VENTURING OUT! The next best thing to sunshine for seasonal affective disorder is to surround ourselves with bright, energetic people who are learning new things...
POETRY GROUP: Friday, MARCH 5 at 7 p.m.
The group is supportive, fun, and open to everyone. Bring your own work or read from your favorite poet's work.
FOREIGN FILM NIGHT: Friday, MARCH 12 at 7-ish
Reprised thanks to last month's snow storm! "The Bicycle Thief"--a classic!
KNITTING GROUP: Friday, MARCH 26 at 7 p.m.
Knitting in the company of others is so very fine.
CLASSICS GROUP: Saturday, MARCH 27 at 6:30 p.m.
The group will read Bram Stoker's Dracula this month-- copies available at the store in trade paperback on March 10th.
REGENERATION ARRIVES 2nd OF APRIL!
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DO YOU WANT TO DO SOMETHING FUN?
Remember Music Man? Well, there's Trouble tuning up right here in Zeb'lon city! Our own Walker Chandler is calling all beepers, tooters, and rat-a-tat-tatters to join an all-age, rag-tag band for everyone who has ever harbored a secret desire to be a part of a silly, inspired mob of merry pranksters. We don't even care if you CAN play an instrument! Besides real trombones, trumpets, drums, tubas (please check your attics and storage units), we are thinking kazoos, triangles, cymbals, and in serious need of a Drum Major. Come one, come all
Organizational Meeting: THURSDAY, March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Courthouse
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Booksigning!
Marshall Visits the Hospital by Linda Hayward
Any one who has ever tried to explain to a primary school aged child about an upcoming hospitalization (or that of a family member) will appreciate this book. Writer-illustrator Linda Hayward gets Marshall the dog to lead the reader around a sometimes scary medical world, showing them what they might expect. This is the first Marshall book--meet the author and bring your kids to hear this beguiling, "no fear" story before its time to have their tonsils out!
Thursday, March 18 from 4-6 p.m.
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A Novel Experience welcomes the Tour de Pike
on March 20th!
We don't expect the 200+ bike riders to stop in the middle of their 100 mile centennial ride, but we're hoping to welcome pre and post riders and their support teams (usually a spouse that is a good sport). We're ready with coffee, pastries, and a whole store of great books. Stop on by for race day specials!
The Tour de Pike
Saturday, March 20
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Thanks for building community, helping our local economy, and supporting your local bookstore!
Sincerely,
Chris, Karen, Susan F., Susan C, Brenda, and Christina
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