Welcome, everyone, for the holidays!
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends: they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers."
― Charles W. Eliot
Greetings! We just had a fabulous Thanksgiving season as we met many of your family members from all across the U.S. who were in town for the holiday. And, now for Yuletide celebrations! We're getting ready to build our traditional Book Tree! When it's done we'll let you know so you can come on in with your family and take a picture in front of this year's version.
We've unpacked our annual "stocking stuffers" for the holidays (who knew that Squoosh Moosh Squishy Friends would be so popular...). Check out the unique gifts that can't be beat for those special people on your list. We can't wait to greet everyone at Pat Hankins' annual reception this Saturday as she presents her latest clay works. This year she is joined by artists and former students Chase Lee Todd and Michelle Dumas Thaxton. Don't miss the artists' Opening Reception on this Saturday, December 7th from 6:00-8:00. It's one of the most interesting and fun crowds we host all year.
And, photographer alert! We've just about to release the Call for Entries for the 2025 Dog and Pony Show! Start thinking which photos of dogs or horses to enter--and there's still time to take some! We'll feature 30 photographs and welcome the famous parade of adoptable dogs from Coco's Cupboard at the Reception in February.
And, as the year ends, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your role in supporting our indie bookstore throughout this past year--we couldn't do it without you.
Stop by and as always, let us know what you're reading!
-The Novel Experience Team
THE GORDON CONNECTION with Pat Hanks, Chase Lee Todd and Michelle Dumas Thaxton
Come and see Pat Hankins' new treasures!
The Holiday Art Show featuring Clay Works by Pat Hankins, Chase Lee Todd, and Michelle Dumas Thaxton
RECEPTION: Saturday, December 7th, 6-8 p.m.
We are so looking forward to seeing Pat's annual ceramic show at A Novel Experience--she brings her skill and adventures to every piece she creates. Pat has been working in pottery for over 35 years--in her own words: "My goal as a clay artist is to have a conversation with you. When you first look at my work, you see shapes--the malleable clay transformed into sculptural forms...textured with marks left by shells and fossils, hand made and commercial stamps, drawings inspired by my favorite places, odd things that I have found during my travels. The familiar and historical references are hidden in the surface of the clay...like a piece of an ancient ruin left for you to discover."
Chase Todd and Michelle Thaxton are artists in paint--and former students of Pat's at Gordon College. Their work will adorn the book store's walls for December--meet them at the December 7th reception!
Painting by Chase Todd
Get ready to enter the Dog and Pony Show!
Pick out your best 4 dog and/or pony photos!
Stay tuned for our Call for Entries coming soon!
The deadline will be Midnight, January 14th
Be part of our annual tradition of celebrating dogs and horses! We're working with CoCo's Cupboard (our local dog rescue group) to bring the best to our February show. There will be dogs-for-adoption, fresh air, and a parade. We'll hang the accepted work on the walls of the bookstore and, enjoy our scrumptious hot dog feast at the reception. Sale of work will be encouraged!
SATURDAY, December 7th: RECEPTION for Pat Hankins, Todd Chase and Michelle Dumas 8-6 pm. Join us for great food and drink with a great group of art lovers as we share their lovely work!
THURSDAY, December 12th (Note change in regular date!): THE DROP-IN GUILT-FREE BOOK GROUP meets at the store at 7:00 p.m.! We're discussing "North Woods" by Daniel Mason. And, we're picking next year's books! Join us!
FRIDAY, December 6th: The Writer's Group meets at the store at 6:00 pm. It's not too late--write something to share!
TUESDAY, December 3rd: THE SPIRITUALITY GROUP meets at 1:00 p.m. at the store.
FRIDAY, Dec. 13th: Come on downtown for the Parade at 7:00 and get into the Christmas Spirit! And, shop at the Christmas Market at the 1828 Coffee Company every Saturday 10-4 till Christmas during the day!
LIVING ROOM CONVERSATIONS will return in January for a full year of incredible discussions of current topics. We welcome anyone who is interested in civil discussion and learning about our diverse community. Join us every third Sunday of the month beginning again in 2024.
THE CLASSICS GROUP returns in January! The book: Call of the Wild by Jack London.
WEDNESDAY, December 18th at High Noon: The BROWN BAG BOOK GROUP discusses "North Wood" by Daniel Mason. And, bring your ideas for next year's reading list!
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 25th: We will be closed for Christmas Day but open our regular hours all month. We'd love to meet your out-of-town family members who visit for the holidays!
December at A Novel Experience
Can't wait to see you! Make sure to tell us what you've been reading!
Sincerely,
All of us at A Novel Experience
770-567-1103. 426 Thomaston Street, Zebulon, GA 30295
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