Tag: books

Friends of the Midland Library Annual Veteran’s Day Book Sale

Written by Abby Cagle on October 15, 2024.

The Friends of the Midland Library’s annual Veteran’s Day book sale to benefit the Midland library will be at the Black-Phillips American Legion Post 433, located at 12975 Cabarrus Station Rd in Midland. In addition to finding great books before the holidays, you can check out some of the amazing items the American Legion has and join us as we honor those who served, ahead of Veteran’s Day. A Toys for Tots box will also be available for new toy donations.

Two Author Events Happening This Fall

Written by Abby Cagle on September 3, 2024. Posted in Things To Do.

As the leaves begin to change, so does the literary landscape in Cabarrus County, with two exciting author events on the horizon. Whether you’re a fan of gripping mysteries or love engaging in community discussions, these events are not to be missed. 📚 Community Read: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger Date/Time: Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6pm Location: Milestone Conference Center, 4855 Milestone Avenue, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Join the Cabarrus County Libraries for a Community Read of Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger, a New York Times Bestseller and winner of the 2014 Edgar Award...

Rediscover the Joy of Reading at Second Look Books

Written by Abby Cagle on July 24, 2024. Posted in Shopping.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson 📍 4519 School House Commons, Suite 230, Harrisburg, NC 28075 (Lowes’ Foods Shopping Center) Website | Facebook | Instagram | Online Store As a self-proclaimed book aficionado, my love for books is evident in the stacks found throughout my home. One of my favorite vacation activities is to explore local bookstores, so imagine my delight when I learned I didn’t have to wait for my next trip out of town to discover a new bookstore. Right here in Cabarrus County, we have our very own local shop to explore: Second Look Books. Located in the Lowes’...

📚 “New York Times” Bestselling Author to Appear at Mount Pleasant Event

Written by Brian Perry on April 24, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Celebrated author and North Carolina native John Hart will appear at an event hosted by the Mount Pleasant Friends of the Library on Thursday, May 4th. 📍 The event will be held at 73 & Main restaurant in downtown Mount Pleasant from 7:00–9:00pm. Hart is the author of six New York Times bestsellers, including his most recent novel, The Hush. An alumnus of Davidson College and a former defense attorney and stockbroker, he now lives in Virginia and writes full-time. Hart is the only author to win the prestigious Edgar Award, presented by the Mystery Writers of America, for consecutive novels. Other...

☕ 🍷 This European-Style Café Has Locals Cozying Up Inside and Out!

Written by Brian Perry on February 28, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson We RARELY encourage our readers to watch a video before reading our wonderful words about a local establishment but consider this virtual tour our way of “setting the table” for this feature. Just be sure to come back to read the rest of the article… 😊 Located in the restored historic Lentz building in the quaint town of Mount Pleasant, Café Lentz greets customers with a warm and inviting atmosphere whether dining inside on the comfy furniture or outside on their double-decker patio. Their menu features something for everyone for any meal of the day: ☕...

🐱‍👓 Build Your Reading Library Locally in 2023

Written by Brian Perry on January 4, 2023. Posted in Shopping.

The Cabarrus County independent bookstore scene is thriving! If you are still ordering your books online and having them delivered to your door, you are missing out on experiencing some of the coolest places in town. Three Cabarrus County bookstores were included in the Greater Charlotte Book Crawl last year which saw a lot of new people experiencing these hidden gems, so let’s commit to buying our books locally in 2023. Don’t want to buy your books? Our Cabarrus County Public Library is offering reading challenges to keep you engaged all year long as well. Here are just a few of the exciting...