We hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather as much as we are! We think it's perfect for reading on the porch.
Tonight (Wednesday, September 30th) at 6:00pmwe are honored to welcome Derrick Barnes, for a book talk and signing in celebration of the 3rd installment of his bestselling nonfiction series for young readers, Who Got Game? Football. Derrick Barnes is a National Book Award Finalist, three-time recipient of the Coretta Scott King Award Author Honor, two-time recipient of the Kirkus Prize, and a Newbery Honor. This is actually only a selection of his awards and nominations!! Besides sports nonfiction titles, Derrick is also the author of the middle grade novel The Incredibly Human Henson Blayzeand many truly excellent picture books (our favorites at McIntyre's are Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut and I Am Every Good Thing). The Who Got Game? series is great for readers age 8-12, but all ages are welcome at this event!
On Saturday, October 3rd at 11:00am we host Sarai Walkerfor her latest novel, Furious Violet. Gripping, provocative, and laced with pitch-black humor, Furious Violetis a psychological thrill ride and a fierce exploration of motherhood, fame, and the question of who can lay claim to women’s legacies. Sarai Walker delivers a heroine unlike any other: damaged, defiant, and utterly unforgettable.
We're less than two weeks away from our Fforde Focus Ffan Ffestival(Saturday, October 10th); purchase your ticket now so you don't miss out on this special celebration of all things Jasper Ffordeand Thursday Next. We are one of very few tour stops for the latest (and final!) novel in the Thursday Next series, Dark Reading Matter.
Lastly, a big thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our school visits with Pedro Martin and Derrick Barnes! Before our event tonight Derrick Barnes is visiting Bonlee School and J.S. Waters School for special presentations. Last week we took author/illustrator Pedro Martin to Siler City Elementary and Virginia Cross Elementary. Your donations helped McIntyre's and Chatham Reads give away 190 books to students in Chatham County! We welcome donations for Chatham Reads year-round; you can bring in gently used children's books or purchase new books for their literacy projects from their McIntyre's Wishlist.Until 10/25 you can contribute to the 925 Challenge, a goal to collect 925 books to honor Dolly Parton's legacy of getting more books into the hands of more children.
The Usual Suspects,
Pete, Johanna, Sarah G., Tyler, Amy, Juliana, Talia, Sarah C. and Keebe
