"Miss Julia Stirs Up Trouble" Thursday at Eagle Eye Book Shop
Bestselling author Ann B. Ross cooks up a batch of fun in this latest novel in her popular series, as she'll be signing copies and discussing it at the Decatur bookstore Thursday night.
Bestselling author Ann B. Ross cooks up a batch of fun in this latest novel in her popular series, as she'll be signing copies and discussing it at the Decatur bookstore Thursday night.
The magazine's annual edition also made note of Write Club and (though it's not in Decatur) Eddie Owens Presents at the Red Clay Theatre.
Decatur earned a few mentions in Atlanta magazine's annual Best Of Atlanta edition. All the info hasn't been posted online yet, but Patch blew 99 cents to access the the digital edition.
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Atlanta author David Fulmer wrote the chapter about the Eagle Eye Book Shop on North Decatur Road in "My Bookstore: Writers Celebrate Their Favorite Places to Browse, Read, and Shop."
The Eagle Eye Book Shop is one of the 76 independent bookstores praised in a new book titled "My Bookstore: Writers Celebrate Their Favorite Places to Browse, Read, and Shop." Atlanta mystery novelist David Fulmer wrote the chapter about the Eagle Eye, and on Saturday night he signed copies at the shop on North Decatur Road. About 30 people showed up to buy copies, enjoy drinks and snacks and browse the shelves. The Eagle Eye sells copies of the book, which has a list price of $23.95. Richard Russo was the editor for the book. An exerpt from his introduction ran recently in Parade magazine.
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Attend a gala or a book signing this weekend.
ATTEND JUNKTIQUE DECATUR Where/When: The Solarium at Historic Scottish Rite, 321 W. Hill St., Decatur, Saturday, November 12, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Why go: This third annual fundraising event is hosted by Oakhurst PTA and will benefit Oakhurst Elementary School’s teachers’ grants. The theme this year is “Junktique: Wings, Swing and Hops” and will feature a community artisan boutique, a hot wing cook-off, swing dancing demonstrations and lessons and an all new kid carnival area. Pricing: Free/pricing may vary with purchases. GET A BOOK SIGNED Where/When: Eagle Eye Book Shop, 2076 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur, Thursday, November 10, 7 p.m. Why go: L.E. Modesitt Jr. will discuss and sign copies of his latest novel, “Scholar.” Pricing: Free ATTEND A …
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Attend a book signing or Dogtoberfest this weekend.
BRING CANNED FOOD TO PARTY AT LEAPIN’ LIZARDS THIS WEEKEND Where/When: Leapin’ Lizards, 185 Sams St., Decatur, Saturday, October 29, 10 a.m. Why go: Bring either a $5 donation or a bag of canned foods to have your kids’ photos taken and entered into the online costume contest. You’ll also get a free 4X5 portrait per donation. But, the real fun will be the party going on, including unlimited fun on inflatable toys, a dance party, raffle prized, treats for little ones, age-appropriate activities and a costume parade. Pricing: $10 in advance/$12 at the door GET BOOKS SIGNED AT EAGLE EYE BOOK SHOP Where/When: Eagle Eye Book Shop, 2076 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur, Saturday, October 29, 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Why go: At 1 p.m., hear Myles Beskind …
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Jedwin Smith is running an eight-week writer's workshop at Eagle Eye Book Shop; he helps students get published
Author Jedwin Smith is a treasure hunter. While researching his critically-acclaimed book about the Atocha, a sunken Spanish galleon, Smith dove to the shipwreck to help recover gold and emeralds. He's currently working on a Civil War novel about a general's lost diary that would be worth a fortune if it were discovered today. And for eight-week workshops throughout the year at Decatur's Eagle Eye Book Shop, Smith uncovers treasure in the work of aspiring writers. "That's the beauty of it, to watch somebody who can't write a lick and you prod them, push them, edit them, talk civilly to them, encourage them and pump them up," he said. "Then you see the light go on." In two years, Smith has had three of his students published and eight or …
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