Books

History of Aberdeen Explored in Pictures

BY FAYE M. DASEN

New Mystery Series Features Stella Lavender

BY FAYE M. DASEN

Column Holds Mixed Bag of Tricks

This week's column offers a mixed bag of tricks for readers with a little something for everyone.

Peep, Peep Library Announces Annual Diorama Contest

BY AMANDA SNYDER

Fascinating Story About Samarcand

I'm still playing catch up with getting in reviews of the many books I've read in the past couple of months.

Literary Notes: EDS Holds Book Fair

The Episcopal Day School is hosting their annual Scholastic Book Fair on March 13-15.

Catching Up on Books Read

Here are some comments on books of all sorts I recently completed.

Literary Notes: Library Begins Movies This Month

As springtime begins to make an appearance outside, inside the Southern Pines Public Library, March is the time for movies.

Literary Notes: Goldman Speaks at Weymouth Today

Author Judy Goldman will speak Sunday, Feb. 24, at Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities in Southern Pines, about her latest book, a memoir, titled "Losing My Sister."

Country Bookshop Hosts Book Signing for Evans

Dr. Mark Evans, founder of the Pinehurst TV station Sandhills TV 3, and author of the book "Mark! My Words: How to Discover the Joy of Music, the Delight of Language and the Pride of Achievement in the Age of Trash Talk and MTV," will be at The Country Bookshop, in Southern Pines, at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26.

The Antidote to Valentine's Day

For those teens tired of the consumerism and saccharine romance of Feb. 14, there is a refreshing alternative on Monday, Feb. 19.

Stephenson Releases New Collection of Poems

BY SCOTT BIGELOW

Literary Notes: Author to Do Reading at JitterBugz

Sarah Nelson will read from her new book, "Just for You," from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at JitterBugz Gourmet Coffeehouse, 150 Cherokee Road, Space 1G, Pinehurst.

Treasure Hunters Wanted

"Have you always wanted to find hidden treasure? Are you good at following clues? Do you love adventure? If you answered yes to any of these questions, and you are a child in grades K-5, come to the Southern Pines Public Library program, 'Geocaching,'" says library staff member Saerica Hamilton.