Dear Gentle Reader,

On Wednesday, March 5th, Margot Lester returns with her popular Writers’ Office Hours. If you are stuck on a writing project, memoir or homework assignment, Margot is your secret weapon. Her advice is free for your first two visits, so take advantage of this professional writer’s amazing guidance.

McIntyre’s starts up our March events next week with a doubleheader. Saturday the 8th at 11am, we welcome Rob Christensen, former longtime political correspondent for the Raleigh News and Observer. He has a new book looking at the intertwining of the Daniels family and the newspaper they founded, Southern News, Southern Politics. Christensen is a fascinating and savvy raconteur, so if you are interested in state history– do not miss this. Then at 2pm, Dr. Angela Rosenberg will talk about her latest book on the enneagram, Being on the Wing: Feathered Reflections on the Enneagram Subtypes, combining her expertise in personality development with her love of nature.

Later this month, we host two ticketed events:

First, on Thursday, March 20th at 7pm, we welcome the Our State Book Club with Wiley Cash to the Fearrington Barn. Wiley will be in discussion with beloved memoirist and poet Jody Goldman, National Book Award-winner Jason Mott and Our State Editor in Chief Elizabeth Hudson. Light hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. For tickets and more information, click here.

For the second event, on Saturday, March 22 at 11am, we host a discussion between Patti Callahan Henry and Frances Mayes, beloved author of Under the Tuscan Sun. These two will discuss Henry’s new novel, The Story She Left Behind.The New York Times bestselling author of the mesmerizing The Secret Book of Flora Lea, inspired by a true literary mystery, returns with the sweeping story of a legendary book, a lost mother, and a daughter’s search for them both. Your purchase of a ticket includes a copy of The Story She Left Behind and can be purchased here.

But before February ends make sure to check out our display for Black History Month! There are some stunning picture book biographies about Black artists, heroes, and trailblazers featured in our kids’ section. You can introduce a young reader to some of our local creators and historical figures like George Moses Horton, Edna Lewis, and Roberta Flack with one of these lovely books. Beyond nonfiction you’ll also find stories that celebrate Black joy and self-confidence. Visit us this week or browse the listonline. Rest assured though, these are titles we have on our shelves year-round, not just for this month.

The Usual Suspects,

Pete, Johanna, Sarah, Tyler, Amy and Keebe