New Nonprofit Providing Books to Charleston Students

Book Worm Angels, a literacy organization based in Chicago, has recently launched a local branch in Charleston and already has started distributing books to needy students.

Hallelujah!


Nonprofit Gives Books to Needy Schools [Post & Courier Story]

Gift of Books [Post & Courier Story]

BookWormAngels.org

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New Book Offers Fresh Look at John Brown Story

Controversial author, Tony Horwitz, offers his interpretation of the story of John Brown, including the latter's time in "Bleeding Kansas" and his raid on Harper's Ferry which, Horwitz claims, was a critical factor in the secession movement which led to the Civil War.


Post & Courier Review:
Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War

Books by Tony Horwitz:


• Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War
  
  
• Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War
  
  
• A Voyage Long and Strange: On the Trail of Vikings, Conquistadors, Lost Colonists, and Other Adventurers in Early America
  
  
• Blue Latitudes: Boldly Going Where Captain Cook Has Gone Before
  
  
• Baghdad without a Map and Other Misadventures in Arabia
  

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New Kids Book from Charleston Author Kelly Dougherty

Charleston parents, Kelly Dougherty (author) and Justin Walling (illustrator), recently celebrated the publishing of the family's second book, The Story of Che.

This is a heartwarming personal story about how a young Guatemalan boy becomes a part of a new loving family. The story touches on issues of adoption and multiracial families at a time when getting along with one another despite our differences has never been more important.

TheStoryofChe.com

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Stephen Colbert Bio Coming Oct. 11

Charleston native, Stephen Colbert, is the subject of a new biography to be available October 11, 2011!


And Nothing but the Truthiness: The Rise (and Further Rise) of Stephen Colbert
By Lisa Rogak


Stephen Colbert is a funny and fascinating guy. For an inside look at the real Stephen Colbert and hise rise to fame, author Lisa Rogak's in depth biography should be a real pleasure.


More about Lisa Rogak: LisaRogak.com

Amazon Review: And Nothing but the Truthiness: The Rise (and Further Rise) of Stephen Colbert

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P & C Review: Comprehensive look at 9/11

Check out this timely review from the Post & Courier.

THE ELEVENTH DAY: The Full Story of 9/11 and Osama bin Laden
By Anthony Summers and Robbyn Swan

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Charleston Library Adds Free eBooks

Charleston library patrons can download ebooks for free. There are thousands to choose from and it is really easy.

Read the story: at TheDigital

Start downloading ebooks: at www.CCPL.org

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YALLFest 2011 Coming November 11-12

Fans of Young Adult books and authors will not want to miss YALLfest 2011.

Hosted by Blue Bicycle Books, the festival will feature over twenty top young adult writers for two days of seminars and panels.

This is your chance to get up close and personal with some of your favorite YA authors.

For more information:YALLfest 2011

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New Bookstore to Open in North Charleston

Mr K's Used Books, Music and More is in the final stages of renovation and expects to open at their new location in North Charleston by the end of October or early in November.

Mr' K's currently has branches in TN, NC, and Greenville, SC.


Mr K's Used Books, Music and More
5070 International Blvd
North Charleston, SC 29418

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Big Book Event: That BIG Book Sale

Yes, it's that time of year again!
Our favorite book sale event of the year is here.


That BIG Book Sale
October 7 - 9, 2011

Friends of the Charleston County Library
Gaillard Auditorium, 77 Calhoun Street

Over 60,000 items, including books, DVDs and CDs,
at prices starting at just $1! Bring your own bag.
Cash, credit and checks accepted.


For those who have never attended, our advice is to get there early!

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