Michael J. Gerhardt, FDR’s Mentors: Navigating the Path to Greatness

A unique and illuminating exploration of the key relationships that shaped Franklin Delano Roosevelt into one of America’s most definitive leaders and impacted his influence on the world stage, from presidential historian Michael J. Gerhardt, the acclaimed author of Lincoln’s Mentors and principal adviser in...

05 Oct

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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A book titled "Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog" featuring two puppies on the cover. Beside the book cover, a man and woman sit on the grass surrounded by four dogs, some of which are wearing yellow vests. Everyone appears happy and relaxed. Fearrington Village

Vanessa Wood, The Puppy Kindegarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog

Don’t miss Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods in Netflix’s film Inside the Mind of a Dog! “A firehose of knowledge suffused with levity and charm.”—Alexandra Horowitz, author of Inside of a Dog What does it take to raise a great dog? This was the question...

05 Oct

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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belted galloway cow in the scottish highlands

Hurrican Helene Relief Effort

It is hard to believe the devastation that Helene did to Western North Carolina. Junior Jeffries (our longtime electrical subcontractor) plans to take several trailers of needed supplies to the mountains. I mentioned to him that Fearrington residents might love to add to it… Junior...

09 Oct

All Day

THE FEARRINGTON BARN

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An advertisement for Cozy Con South 2024 by Kensington Books and McIntyre’s Books. Event details include October 12, 2024 at 10AM in Fearrington Barn, Pittsboro, NC. Activities: mystery game, panels, bag swag, prizes, book signings, and food. Fearrington Village

Cozy Con South at McIntyre’s

Come out for a day of panels investigating the softer side of crime. Join us in the Fearrington Barn for our the first Cozy Con! Meet your favorite cozy mystery authors and enjoy mingling with other cozy fans. Books will be available for purchase at...

12 Oct

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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A workshop announcement features a close-up photo of a smiling person on the left, and on the right, someone writing in a notebook. The text above reads, "Sunday, October 13th at 10 am - Presented by: Margot Lester." The title below says, "College Essay - Writing Workshop: Pre-writing and Drafting Workshop. Fearrington Village

Common App/ Admissions Essay Writing: Prewriting & Drafting Workshop

PREWRITING & DRAFTING COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOP Pre-writing and drafting workshop, 10-11:30a Revising and finalizing workshop, 12-1:30p $90/workshop, $150 for both Whether you’re using the CommonApp or crafting an essay for a specific school, college application writing can feel daunting. That’s because even confident writers struggle...

13 Oct

10:00 am - 11:30 am

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Common App/ Admissions Essay Writing: Revising & Finalizing Workshop

REVISING & FINALIZING COLLEGE ESSAY WORKSHOP Whether you’re using the CommonApp or crafting an essay for a specific school, college application writing can feel daunting. That’s because even confident writers struggle to write about themselves. In these hands-on workshops, we build confidence and produce stronger...

13 Oct

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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Book Club Night 2024

After a long hiatus, we are back with Book Club Night! For those in book clubs or those also just looking for good reads– come and join us. Tickets are $10, and include wine, great recs, book raffle, and 20% off your book purchases that...

17 Oct

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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The image features the cover of the book "Morningside: The 1979 Greensboro Massacre and the Struggle for an American City's Soul" by Aran Shetterly on the left. On the right is a close-up photo of an unidentified man in front of a blue wooden wall. Fearrington Village

Aran Shetterly, Morningside: The 1979 Greensboro Massacre and the Struggle for an American City’s Soul

An unflinching look at the all but forgotten though no less shocking 1979 racial tragedy that divided Greensboro, N.C., and the nation, and the grassroots activists who, in their tireless fight for justice, refused to give up on America’s promised ideals. On November 3, 1979,...

19 Oct

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Michele Tracy Berger, Doll Seed

If you’re a fan of Octavia Butler, Dean Koontz or Kelly Link you’ll enjoy this debut short story collection by Michele Tracy Berger. Playful and provocative, these speculative stories cover a wide territory including sci-fi, contemporary fantasy, weird, horror and magical realism. The stories span...

19 Oct

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Bland Simpson, Clover Garden: A Carolinian’s Piedmont Memoir, with Ann Cary Simpson

Between North Carolina’s coastal plain and the Blue Ridge Mountains lies the Piedmont: some 250 linear miles of rolling, long-settled lands covering almost half of the state. Geologically speaking, piedmont regions are found all over the world, but North Carolina’s Piedmont is among the largest...

26 Oct

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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A collage of three book covers. "From Soil and Soul" shows text overlaying a bird silhouette. "We invent our prayers" by Angelea Vouloukos Sold displays abstract white shapes on a blue sky. "Here's Plenty: poems" by David Radavich presents ripening apples on a tree. Fearrington Village

North Carolina Poetry Society Reading with Jenny Bates, Angelaurelio Soldi, and David Radavich

Join us for our monthly poetry series cosponsored with the NC Poetry Society. This month’s featured readers include Jenny Bates, seven poetry books, is published in numerous NC and international journals. Jenny was a judge for the Poetry in Plain Sight contest in 2024. Her...

27 Oct

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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A graphic with the heading "Writer's Office Hours" showing a vintage typewriter on the left and a smiling woman with wavy brown hair wearing a dark shirt and glasses on her head on the right. Fearrington Village

Copy of Ask a Writer with Margot Lester

Ask a Writer! Writers of all ages and abilities can stop by the Writer’s Room and ask Margot anything! She’ll tap her decades of experience as an award-winning journalist and author to answer your questions — and, if you like, offer feedback on your work....

06 Nov

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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McIntyre’s Books Author Events

October 2024

Michael J. Gerhardt, FDR’s Mentors: Navigating the Path to Greatness

Vanessa Wood, The Puppy Kindegarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog

Hurrican Helene Relief Effort

Cozy Con South at McIntyre’s

Common App/ Admissions Essay Writing: Prewriting & Drafting Workshop

Common App/ Admissions Essay Writing: Revising & Finalizing Workshop

Book Club Night 2024

Aran Shetterly, Morningside: The 1979 Greensboro Massacre and the Struggle for an American City’s Soul

Michele Tracy Berger, Doll Seed

Bland Simpson, Clover Garden: A Carolinian’s Piedmont Memoir, with Ann Cary Simpson

North Carolina Poetry Society Reading with Jenny Bates, Angelaurelio Soldi, and David Radavich

November 2024

Copy of Ask a Writer with Margot Lester