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Quail Ridge Books & Music specializes in fine literature and nonfiction for adults and children, with a special focus on the South. Open daily 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Make Your House Your Own
Get expert advice on designing your own home when William Hirsch presents his new book DESIGNING YOUR PERFECT HOUSE: LESSONS FROM AN ARCHITECT. He’ll be here on Sunday, January 11, at 3 p.m. Architectural guru Sarah Susanka calls it "an excellent guide for anyone wanting to design the house of their dreams."
Check Out Our Great Sales
Our Christmas and Hanukkah cards are 50% off. Holiday books and CDs (for adults and children) are 25% off. All 2009 calendars are 25% off. Of course, our Readers' Club members save all year long.
Wings: A High-Flying Snack
Be the king or queen of your Super Bowl party with wings prepared the Debbie Moose way. She showed you how to rev up a tailgate party with her FAN FARE. Find out her many plans for wings on Thursday, January 15, at 7:30 p.m. when she brings WINGS: 50 HIGH-FLYING RECIPES FOR AMERICA'S FAVORITE SNACK FOOD. Of course, you could use both books and create the perfect football party. As with most of our cook book events, there will be samples.
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See what our wise customers and staff have been reading! And speaking of picks, check out our Quail Ridge Books' Pick of the Week!
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The Elegance of the Hedgehog
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Barbery, Muriel,
Anderson, Alison
Nancy loved this French novel, which "grows quietly and then blossoms suddenly."
Great social satire, a very intelligent guide through art and philosophy — a most entertaining and moving story about two outsiders. — Medien (Germany)
The intelligent author has served readers well by giving us this gently satirical, exceptionally winning and inevitably bittersweet novel. — Michael Dirda (Washington Post)
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We're fortunate to be in a region with so many talented authors. You never know when you'll run into one in our store.
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Ender in Exile
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Card, Orson Scott
Fans of the award-winning ENDER'S GAME have something to celebrate. NC's Orson Scott Card returns with a true, direct sequel to that science fiction classic, with ENDER IN EXILE. What did Ender go through between GAME and SPEAKER FOR THE DEAD? This is the long-lost story of Ender. |
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NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF HARRY POTTER
J. K. Rowling's THE TALES OF BEEDLE THE BARD is now available! Our Readers' Club members receive 30% off; all others receive 20% off of the retail price of $12.99. This handsome hardcover, with commentary by Albus Dumbledore, benefits charity.
Choose from a nice selection of Christmas and Hanukkah books, now 25% off.
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Scat
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Hiaasen, Carl
Here comes a quirky mystery with an environmental theme from the author of the award-winning HOOT. Carl Hiaasen comes to Quail Ridge on Monday, February 2, at 7:30 p.m.! This will be a big event, as he has MANY adult and kid fans. We'll keep you posted on future details.
Mrs. Bunny Starch, the most feared biology teacher ever, was last seen during a field trip to Black Vine Swamp. There's no real evidence of foul play. But still, students Nick and Marta don't buy it. Something weird is definitely going on. |
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Upcoming eventsTitle of Event: KATE JACOBS—The Knitting Club Continues
When: Friday, January 9, 2009 7:30 PM
Location: Quail Ridge Books & Music
Description: Kate Jacobs presents her new KNIT TWO, the sequel and continuing adventures of the Knitting Club. See what the group's been up to since THE FRIDAY NIGHT KNITTING CLUB. Co-sponsored by Great Yarns.
Can’t make it? To request a signed or personalized copy, call 828-1588 or 1-800-672-6789 or contact orders@quailridgebooks.com (at least 48 hours in advance for email) to check availability.
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Music Pick
Pergolesi: Missa Romana, Alessandro Scarlatti: Messa per il Santissimo Natale>. Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini, conductor. Naïve, $17.99
Scarlatti's Christmas Mass for double choir and orchestra combines a charming pastoral flavour with austerely beautiful sections in the "Palestrina style." Alessandrini directs with his customary energy. — Richard Wigmore
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THURSDAY, January 8 @ 7 p.m.
Mystery Book Club meets for mysteries with a number in the title, in honor of the group's 10th Anniversary.
SUNDAY, January 11 @ 7 p.m.
Literary Pursuits meets for Pat Barker's GHOST ROAD.
MONDAY, January 12 @ 7 p.m.
Religion & Ethics discusses short stories from THE CELESTIAL OMNIBUS.
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The Ghost Road
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Barker, Pat
Literary Pursuits takes on Pat Barker's brilliant WWI epic, THE GHOST ROAD, on Sunday, January 11, at 7 p.m. Join them for what Publisher's Weekly called "a triumph of imagination." |
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Unique and provocative selections from a great diversity of voices...all personally recommended by the independent booksellers of America.
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American Buffalo: In Search of a Lost Icon
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Rinella, Steven
American Buffalo is a fascinating, panoramic account of buffalo, their evolution, and the long history of their relationship with humans. Rinella's enthusiasm for his subject is evident as he skillfully juxtaposes his personal experience as a proficient and dedicated hunter with sections on archaeology and history, all accessibly and engagingly written.--Lynne Almeida, Spellbound Children's Books (Asheville, NC) |
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