Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson (Random House\, 2010\, 384 pp.\, pbk.\, $15.00)
In the small village of Edgecombe St. Mary in the English countryside lives Major Ernest Pettigrew (retired)\, the unlikely hero of Helen Simonson’s wondrous debut. Wry\, courtly\, opinionated\, and completely endearing\, the Major leads a quiet life valuing the proper things that Englishmen have lived by for generations\: honor\, duty\, decorum\, and a properly brewed cup of tea. But then his brother’s death sparks an unexpected friendship with Mrs. Jasmina Ali\, the Pakistani shopkeeper from the village. Drawn together by their shared love of literature and the loss of their spouses\, the Major and Mrs. Ali soon find their friendship blossoming into something more. But village society insists on embracing him as the quintessential local and regarding her as the permanent foreigner. Can their relationship survive the risks one takes when pursuing happiness in the face of culture and tradition?
Helen Simonson was born in England and spent her teenage years in a small village in East Sussex. A graduate of the London School of Economics and former travel advertising executive\, she has lived in America for the last two decades. A longtime resident of Brooklyn\, she now lives with her husband and two sons in the Washington\, D.C.\, area. This is her first novel.
Bound To Be Read Books is proud to help debut the latest book by Collin Kelley\, novelist\, poet\, and editor of Atlanta INtown.
This literary mystery takes readers from America to London and into the dark underworld of the fabled City of Light\, in the spirit of Hemingway and Fitzgerald. Remain in Light is something of a sequel to the first novel\, Conquering Venus\, but with its own absorbing characters and suspense-filled plot.
Kelley is a former Georgia Author of the Year Award winner\, the author of three collections of poetry\, and the organizer of the Poetry Atlanta series at the Georgia Center for the Book and the Atlanta Queer Literary Festival. We'll have copies of his books for sale and signing at this fun event!
This special event will take place at the Georgia Center for the Book at the Decatur Library Auditorium\, which is located at 215 Sycamore St.\, Decatur\, GA 30030. Visit the Georgia Center for the Book for more information.
Dallas and Dakota Seabrook are two brothers who get a crash course in the school of life while growing up in Harlem.
Dakota\, the older of the two is tired of his family living in obscurity. He has a thirst for fame and money and is seduced by the streets at a young age. He turns to the drug game to help support the household. As crack sweeps through Harlem\, Dakota becomes a major player in the drug underworld\, all before reaching his 18th birthday. He loves his new lifestyle and has no intention on giving it up for anything or anybody\, including his family.
Dallas\, on the other hand is a carefree young man\, who enjoys school\, sports and just being a kid. As he matures\, Dallas becomes a stellar athlete\, with great promise and a bright future.
Life seems to be getting better for Nora Seabrook and her two sons. They moved from their rough Harlem neighborhood to an upper middle class residence on Long Island.
Everything seemed to be going well. Dakota fulfilled a life long dream for his mother. He made her a homeowner and she is allowed to relax and enjoy life. Dakota made sure Nora and Dallas had the best of everything. In his new school\, Dallas is a great student and a budding basketball star headed for the big time.
The good life soon goes bad\, as Dakota becomes the victim of a brutal homicide. Devastated\, the Seabrooks turn to the Police for answers. After a very feeble investigation that turns up absolutely nothing\, Dallas decides to take matters in to his own hands.
As his high school graduation draws near\, Dallas makes the ultimate sacrifice. He chooses revenge over athletics and an education. Instead of expending his energy in the classroom and on the basketball court\, Dallas decides to find his brother’s killer.
In a feverous manhunt that leads him to Atlanta\, Dallas stumbles upon a major break that will crack Dakota’s murder case wide open. On the cusp of solving an enigma that spans almost seven years\, Dallas will be forced to make a life altering decision\, one that will haunt him for as long as he lives.
Come take a journey with the Seabrook brothers\, through the eyes of Dallas and see how they handle drugs\, guns\, money\, sex and betrayal.
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"\;If you need a dream\, or if you need to rediscover a dream you've lost\, come here to Sedona."\;
Several million enchanted visitors arrive in Sedona\, Arizona\, each year\, captivated by her remarkable scenery\, inspiring red rock formations\, majestic sunsets\, desert landscape\, and the magic of nearby Oak Creek Canyon.
World-renowned author Ilchi Lee\, whose relationship with Sedona has turned into a love affair\, explores its inner and outer beauty through his own Sedona experiences in his new book\, The Call of Sedona\: Journey of the Heart.
Lee has written a fascinating and lively guidebook that takes you on an intimate\, heart-expanding exploration of the natural and spiritual mysteries of Sedona.
Join our guest facilitator\, Renee Wade for a special book discussion about The Call of Sedona\, and the meditative practices that Lee shares. Free event\, open to all!
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The world’s largest drive-in since the 1950s\, The Varsity’s menu has changed little since Frank Gordy opened its doors near downtown Atlanta. It has set records for its vast quantities of hot dogs\, hamburgers\, onion rings\, and fried pies served daily. Gordy was a visionary in developing both the food he served and how he served it.
It is impossible to imagine the countless numbers who have enjoyed a heavy dog walking (hotdog with extra chili to go) or an F.O. (frosted orange shake) over the decades. The Varsity is also where the term carhop was first used. Servers hopped on the running boards of cars in an effort to get the orders in quick!
Atlanta author Janice McDonald has heeded The Varsity call of “What’ll ya have?” many times. In her third book for Arcadia\, she has tapped the rich memories of Varsity fans\, as well as numerous photographic archives\, to explore how this timeless restaurant remains a part of the fabric of so many lives.
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From the modern Heracles to the modern Marvel Comic character\, from the Japanese Samarai to the Spartan Leonides\, heroes have sparked imagainations for Eons!
What is the meaning and symbol of the heroic battle? What is the true meaning of victory and defeat? Discover the heroic myths and learn to use their teachings in times of hardship. This is a free seminar\, open to all. Come join us!
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