• Patti Callahan Henry, The Story She Left Behind

    Events at Fearrington Village
    McIntyre's Books 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join McIntyre's Books for this Author Event, "The Story She Left Behind," in conversation with Patti Callahan Henry and Frances Mayes on Sat, Mar 22, 11am-12pm. Inspired by an actual literary mystery, the New York Times bestselling author of the mesmerizing The Secret Book of Flora Lea returns with the sweeping story of a legendary book, a lost...

  • Poetry Reading and Book Signing with Cheryl Whitehead

    NC Arts Incubator Events
    NC Arts Incubator 223 N Chatham Ave, Siler City, NC, United States

    Join the NC Arts Incubator for a Poetry Reading and Book Signing with Cheryl Whitehead on Fri, Apr 25, 6pm-7pm. The event will feature music from DJ Daniel Carter. The first three people who arrive receive a free copy of her book, "Distant Relations with Students from Chatham Early College."

  • Spring for Literacy Luncheon

    Governors Club Golf Course 11000 Governors Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

    Join Chatham Literacy for their Spring for Literacy Luncheon on Thu, May 15, 11am-2pm at Governors Club. The guest author is Marjorie Hudson from Chatham County. She will be reading from her...

  • Jim Lampley with Art Chansky, It Happened!

    Events at Fearrington Village
    McIntyre's Books 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join McIntyre's Books for Jim Lampley with Art Chansky, "It Happened!: A Uniquely Lucky Life in Sports on Sat, May 17, 11am-12pm. From Jim Lampley, HBO’s ringside face and voice of boxing, comes a first-person, blow-by-blow account of the evolution of sports television, chock-full of famous names, history-making events, and never-before-told stories from the world of...

  • Brendan Slocumb, The Dark Maestro

    Events at Fearrington Village
    McIntyre's Books 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join McIntyre's Books for Brendan Slocumb, The Dark Maestro on Sat, May 17, 2pm-3pm. From the author of The Violin Conspiracy and Symphony of Secrets comes a mesmerizing page-turner about a musical virtuoso who’s forced into hiding when his family runs afoul of a ruthless criminal organization—and how he uses music to bring his enemies to justice. A propulsive...

  • Poetry Reading with Joan Barasovska and Maria Rouphail

    Events at Fearrington Village
    McIntyre's Books 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join McIntyre's Books for Poetry Reading with Joan Barasovska, Unblessed, Unsung, and Maria Rouphail, this small house, this big sky on Sun, May 18, 2pm-3pm. After Maria Rouphail and Joan Barasovska read from their new books, they will discuss their beloved craft: their influences, their work, and poetry in today’s world. BOOK SUMMARY Unblessed, Unsung, a deeply...

  • Annie Hartnett, The Road to Tender Hearts

    Events at Fearrington Village
    McIntyre's Books 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join McIntyre's Books for Annie Hartnett, The Road to Tender Hearts on Sat, May 24, 11am-12pm. BOOK SUMMARY At sixty-three years old, million-dollar lottery winner PJ Halliday would be the luckiest man in Pondville, Massachusetts, if it weren’t for the tragedies of his life: the sudden death of his eldest daughter and the way his marriage...

  • Craig Johnson, Return to Sender

    Events at Fearrington Village
    McIntyre's Books 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join McIntyre's Books for Craig Johnson, Return to Sender on Sun, Jun 1, 2pm-3pm. This is a ticketed event. Purchasing a copy of Return to Sender from McIntyre’s gains entry for two people. To purchase, click here. BOOK SUMMARY Walt Longmire returns after the escapades of First Frost and encounters one of his most baffling cases in Wyoming’s brutal...

  • Abraham Verghese, The Covenant of Water

    Events at Fearrington Village
    McIntyre's Books 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join McIntyre's Books for Abraham Verghese, The Covenant of Water on Wed, Jun 4, 7pm-8pm. McIntyre's is delighted to welcome back Dr. Abraham Verghese for a special event to celebrate the paperback release of his New York Times blockbuster novel, The Covenant of Water. Dr. Verghese will discuss with WUNC’s Anita Rao, the award-winning journalist, host,...

  • Okra Jamboree

    Events at The Plant
    The Plant 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    The Plant hosts its second annual Okra Jamboree on Sun, Aug 3, 2pm-6pm. Discover the benefits of the okra plant for your health. There will be family-friendly festivities for all ages, featuring pop-up vendors, food tastings, panel discussions, okra farm tours, live music with Dub Fire Reggae Band, and a book signing with Chris Smith....

  • Kate Hash, Gracie Harris is Under Construction

    Events at Fearrington Village
    McIntyre's Books 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join McIntyre's Books for Kate Hash, Gracie Harris is Under Construction, in Conversation with Annie McQuaid on Sat, Aug 16, 11am-12pm. BOOK SUMMARY In this resplendent debut novel, a beautiful love story unfolds for tenderhearted Gracie Harris—a mom of two and recent widow—as she navigates the unexpected curveballs that adulthood throws and takes her second...

  • Behind the Recipes: The Cookbook Club at Fearrington Village

    Events at Fearrington Village
    Fearrington House Restaurant 230 Market Street, Pittsboro, United States

    The Local Palate is looking forward to hosting its first in-person Cookbook Club at Fearrington Village, Behind The Recipes, on Fri, Aug 22, 11:30am-2pm. In conversation with chef Melissa M. Martin and food historian Von Diaz, this event will celebrate the flavors of the South from North Carolina to New Orleans. You can look forward to: A VIP Meet-and-Greet from 11:30am-12pm,...

  • Sharon Kurtzman, The Lost Baker of Vienna

    Events at Fearrington Village
    McIntyre's Books 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join McIntyre's Books for Sharon Kurtzman, The Lost Baker of Vienna on Sat, Aug 23, 11am-12pm. The Lost Baker of Vienna affirms the unbreakable bonds of family, shining a light on the courageous spirit of WWII refugees as they battle to survive the overwhelming hardships of a world torn apart. It's a historical novel inspired by...

  • Joseph Bathanti, Too Glorious to Even Long For on Certain Days

    Events at Fearrington Village
    McIntyre's Books 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join McIntyre's Books for Joseph Bathanti, Too Glorious to Even Long For on Certain Days on Sat, Aug 30, 11am-12pm. BOOK SUMMARY Joseph Bathanti’s novella, "Too Glorious to Even Long for on Certain Days," follows Fritz Sweeney through a pivotal summer in 1973, set against the backdrop of working-class Pittsburgh. Fritz grapples with an existential...

  • Italy in a Glass: An Evening with Susan Gravely & VIETRI

    Events at Fearrington Village
    Fearrington House Restaurant 230 Market Street, Pittsboro, United States

    Reserve your spot for Italy in a Glass: An Evening with Susan Gravely & VIETRI on Fri, Oct 10, 5:3pm-7pm. Join Fearrington House Restaurant for a special cocktail reception as they celebrate the newest book from Susan Gravely and VIETRI — Italy in a Glass. Inspired by Susan’s travels and friendships in Italy, this beautiful book captures the Italian...

  • Ed Southern: The Devil’s Done Come Back

    Events at Fearrington Village
    McIntyre's Books 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join McIntyre's Books for Ed Southern: The Devil’s Done Come Back - New Ghost Tales from North Carolina, in discussion with Ross White on Sat, Oct 11, 2pm-3pm. BOOK SUMMARY Fifteen of North Carolina’s finest writers reimagine and reclaim the stories of the ghosts who have haunted all corners of the state. North Carolina ain’t what it...

  • Sara Johnson: Bone Chilling

    Events at Fearrington Village
    McIntyre's Books 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join McIntyre's Books for Sara Johnson: Bone Chilling on Sat, Oct 18, 11am-12pm. BOOK SUMMARY Alexa Glock is teetering on a precipice, the ground threatening to open up beneath her―and it’s not just the immediate peril of retrieving a long-lost hiker’s skull, given up by a melting and dangerous glacier. She’s spending a ski weekend with boyfriend...

  • Justin Laborde: Scattered Far and Wide

    Events at Fearrington Village
    McIntyre's Books 220 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join McIntyre's Books for Justin Laborde: Scattered Far and Wide - The Naval Academy Class of ’38 at War on Sat, Oct 25, 11am-12pm. BOOK SUMMARY Scattered Far and Wide follows the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1938 as they rise from junior officers to combat leaders in World War II’s most pivotal battles. Through firsthand accounts and...

  • Author Event: Kamal Bell

    Chatham Community Library Events
    Chatham Community Library 197 NC Hwy 87 N, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join the Chatham Community Library for an Author Event with Kamal Bell on Sat, Oct 25, 2pm-3pm. Meet author Kamal Bell, founder of Sankofa Farms and a food justice, youth education, and sustainable agriculture advocate. He will be reading from his book, "Akeem Keeps Bees", a children's book inspiring young readers to explore agriculture and pollinator conservation. This...

  • Our State Book Club: History, Mystery, and Dracula

    Events at Fearrington Village
    Fearrington Barn 500 Market Street, Pittsboro, NC, United States

    Join McIntyre's Books for an Our State Book Club: History, Mystery, and Dracula - An Evening with Elizabeth Kostova on Wed, Oct 29, 7pm-8:30pm in the Fearrington Barn. Get ready for a spellbinding evening of conversation with internationally best-selling author Elizabeth Kostova, whose gothic thriller The Historian is Our State's October Book Club selection. The New York Times...