Audra’s favorite hobby is reading. Her Kindle is her BFF. She loves to wander aimlessly through bookstores palming books and pondering titles. She writes reviews of everything she reads and chooses books from many different genres. Hopefully you can find your next favorite book among these reviews.
Dunwoody Preservation Trust is delighted to present Dunwoody Authors & Friends Bookstore from 10am – 6pm on April 20th and 12 noon to 6pm on April 21st at this year’s Lemonade Days Festival. Visitors can chat with and purchase signed books from over twenty local authors including Jenifer Golding – Anonymous Mom Posts, Andrea Lane – Abby the Crabby Tabby Discovers Gratitude, Kathy Manos Penn – The Dickens and Christie Mystery Series, Steven Andrews – That’s Me in the Closet, Sunsheray T.… Read More »
I think by now everyone knows I love to read. Seems like my reading is more sporadic the last few years but I’ve been reading a lot more consistently in 2024 and wanted to share thoughts on the last three books I’ve read…including one that made me mad and I can’t stop thinking about it.… Read More »
It’s been over 10 years since I read Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. I remember thinking I may never (ever) read a book that good ever again. I’ve been waiting more than 13 years for him to write another book! After reading an article about his new book, The Covenant of Water, I could not download it to my Kindle fast enough. … Read More »
Join Distillery of Modern Art on Friday, November 10th 2023 for the next Boozy Book Fair with Read It Again Bookstore. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m, book lovers are invited to browse a carefully curated selection of titles and enjoy handcrafted signature and fall cocktails, charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter, sweets created by JARDí chocolates, and more.… Read More »
The Friends of the Dunwoody Library will host an Adult Book Sale on Thursday, September 14; Friday and Saturday, September 15-16; Monday, September 18, 2023, in the Williams Room at Dunwoody Library.
Shop for Adult fiction and nonfiction:
Most Hardbacks $2.00, Paperbacks $1.00. Some books are specially priced.
Fiction topics include Mysteries, Thrillers, Romance, and other popular genres.… Read More »
Join Distillery of Modern Art on Friday, August 25th 2023 for the next Boozy Book Fair with Read It Again Bookstore. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m, book lovers are invited to browse a carefully curated selection of titles and enjoy handcrafted signature and summer cocktails, charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter, sweets created by JARDí chocolates, and more.… Read More »
Friends of the Dunwoody Library hosts a Children’s and Young Adult book sale at Dunwoody Library, July 28, 29, 31, 2023.
Friday, 10am-Noon Preview Shopping for Members Only
— Noon-5pm Open to All
Saturday 10am-5pm
Monday 10am -5pm Bargain Day – Fill a large grocery bag for $7.00
Get ready for back-to-school with board books, picture books, early readers, chapter books, Young Adult fiction, graphic novels, and more!… Read More »
Recently I received a note from a fellow Dunwoodian who has kids around my boys’ ages and used to walk right by my house on a daily basis on her way to Vanderlyn with her kids. Gosh I miss those days!
I always love connecting with people and was thrilled that our mutual acquaintance, Christine Cooper, suggested Betsy reach out to me. … Read More »
Join Distillery of Modern Art on Saturday, July 15th, 2023 for the next Boozy Book Fair with Read It Again Bookstore. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m, book lovers are invited to browse a carefully curated selection of titles and enjoy handcrafted signature and summer cocktails, charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter, sweets created by JARDí chocolates, and more.… Read More »
“I Have Some Questions For You” by Rebecca Makkai. It’s a wonderful murder mystery couched in the me-too movement. Lots to think about! ~Catherine Lautenbacher
Dr. Dana Zavatky is an Atlanta based licensed psychologist and behavior analyst who has focused on children in the autism spectrum for much of her career. She has formed a company, Parallel with her business partner and together they have recently published a book that many will find helpful as they navigate the many challenges of life.… Read More »
A friend I’ve known since elementary school in Opelika, Alabama way back in the late 1970’s reached out to me last fall to let me know she had written a book! I pre-ordered it as soon as we finished chatting and could hardly wait for the publication date to arrive in May. … Read More »
Katie Kenny Phillips lives in Dunwoody with her husband, five kids, and her dogs, Norm and Coco. Lucky for us, she gave me a copy of her newest Children’s Book to give away: