June is in full swing, hopefully the pool still has cooler water and your gardens are flourishing. The heat is picking back up on some censorship bills floating around the government. To learn more, just scan the QR code in the header.
This Saturday, June 13th at 11am, we have Bobby J. Ward here to talk about JC Raulston, who was a titan of gardening in this state and belongs up on the Carolina pedestal with Elizabeth Lawrence. Chlorophyll in his Veins: JC Raulston, Horticultural Ambassadortells JC's story. Chronicling Raulston’s life from his Oklahoma boyhood, through his horticultural education, army service in Vietnam, research and teaching, and experiences as a gay man, this book also includes his greatest achievements: the establishment of the arboretum at North Carolina State University in Raleigh (now bearing his name), the creation of a free plant distribution system for the nursery industry, and the mentorship of some of today’s most prominent horticulturists. The fraught personal life revealed in Raulston’s journals and letters contrasts with his outgoing public persona, reflecting the influences and pressures that produced his triumphs and heartbreaks.
Next weekend, the wait will almost be over for Martin Walker's latest mystery! Saturday, June 13th at 11am, Martin will share from A Murder in Springtime.In the next installment of the Bruno, Chief of Police series, a newcomer to St. Denis is found dead at the home of one of Bruno’s best friends—and for once, Bruno feels as though he is too close to the case to investigate, until it becomes clear that he’s the only person who can solve the crime.
“Bruno is a hero for our troubled times.” —Daily Mail
We've recently finished refreshing a few sections of the store, so come check it out! Our Romance and Horror sections now have some extra breathing room, we're bringing in new travel guides, and we've created a section for Gender & Sexuality. A few other sections shifted as well, so don't be afraid to ask if you're looking for a specific title or topic.
