Events Archive – Fearrington Village

Inspired by ancient, modern, and contemporary writings, Fred Chappell’s sprightly new collection of verse, As If It Were, presents tales, anecdotes, pointed stories, and aphorisms to spark the conscience of readers young and old. Playful and even zany, the humor in these poems pulls readers into a world filled with noble lions, crafty foxes, predacious wolves, longsuffering asses, and fashionable peacocks. Chappell illustrates how the fable offers a timeless form of wisdom, surprising us with revelations that challenge what we…

Imagine you’re wearing a beaded necklace and in an instant, someone forcibly pulls it from your neck. The beads scatter everywhere. Some you pick up right away, nervously trying to put the necklace back together. Some are lost forever and some you just stop looking for but find many years later. Rachael Brooks’ debut memoir, Beads, is the harrowing story of a rape victim determined to become a survivor by putting her life back together. It details her journey after…

Storytime for the Wee Ones Join McIntyre’s for storytime with our littlest readers — babies, toddlers and preschoolers are welcome! Please contact the bookstore with any questions at 919.542.3030.

Storytime for the Wee Ones Join McIntyre’s for storytime with our littlest readers — babies, toddlers and preschoolers are welcome! Please contact the bookstore with any questions at 919.542.3030.

Heartspace: Real Life Stories on Death and Dying is an anthology of personal stories about grief, loss and love in death and dying. Stories include tending to the loss of a child, a spouse, a parent, a friend and a beloved. These accounts demonstrate the strength of community, the importance of ritual, and the resilience of the human spirit. Heartspace challenges us to shift the paradigm of death and dying in our culture by being vulnerable in telling our stories…