January & February 2012 Newsletter and Calendar of Events

Happy New Year! Thank you all for supporting City Lights Bookstore throughout 2011.   It was an exciting year: new neighbors downstairs opened City Lights Cafe, the bookstore kept a busy schedule of events, and local favorites such as Janisse Ray, Charles Frazier and Ron Rash released wonderful new books. We are continuing to learn what adjustments we need to make in order to survive through tough economic conditions, and through a tumultuous time for publishing.
If you are among the many readers that are now doing at least some their reading on an electronic device, remember that for most of these (the Kindle being a big exception), you can purchase ebooks from our website: citylightsnc.com.  We encourage all of you to shop at local, independently-owned businesses because a much larger percentage of your money will stay within the region versus buying from chains or big on-line stores.  
Cordially,
Chris Wilcox, owner

Author Events and Readings

1/13 at 7 p.m. Suzanne Raether

1/14 at 7 p.m. Art Ramsay

1/19 at 10:30 a.m. Coffee with the Poet: Michael Revere

1/21 at 7 p.m. Robin Whitley

1/27 at 7 p.m. George Ellison

1/28 at 1 p.m. American Girls Club

2/3 at 7 p.m. Anne Clinard Barnhill

2/11 at 1 p.m. Judith Toy

2/16 at 10:30 a.m. Coffee with the Poet

2/17 at 7 p.m. Valerie Nieman

2/24 at 7 p.m. C.B. Cole

2/25 at 1 p.m. American Girls Club

Children's News, Reviews

Storytime for young children is held every Saturday at 11:00 a.m.

Fault in Our Stars by John Green
We will have signed copies of John Green’s highly anticipated new title (already on many bestseller lists due to pre-orders) Fault in Our Stars January 10th 2012. So set aside some time, buy a box of tissues, and be prepared to be overwhelmed. As expected, John Green does not disappoint. With its ups and downs, unexpected twists and heartfelt story it was worth every tear shed!  --Jenifer Ross

Join us for Game Night every third Monday at 6 p.m. Bring the whole family for brainy games at the bookstore and less brainy games, such as Cornhole, Washers and more at the Cafe.  Look for food specials and Kid's meals as well!