Our top 5 bestsellers of 2015
There’s no denying that the mountains of Western North Carolina have long drawn artists, writers, and other crafters. Though Asheville may be the better known of the towns, Hendersonville is also home...
View ArticleHanging Around with Down South Vintage
This week I had the pleasure of talking to Sarah Hoffert and Michael McGinn of Down South Vintage. This power couple is the mastermind behind the fun, eclectic items you’ve probably seen around our...
View ArticleTwo are Better Than One: Upcoming author event
Imagine two of the most fun-loving yet down-to-earth authors coming together in one night to interview each other. Add in some light refreshments, door prizes, giveaways, and your favorite local...
View ArticleFrom Lab to Literature: A Conversation with Ken Butcher
How does a former researcher for material science become a published author? Just ask local author Ken Butcher who seamlessly transitioned from the lab to the literary. Both of his books (The Middle of...
View ArticleHow (Not) to Pick Up an Indie Bookseller
Being a young, single bookseller for a small town indie invites advancements in from all angles. While the attention can be flattering, it’s ultimately failing. Want to bring home a bibliophile? Take...
View ArticleWho Will You Be in 2016?
What did you wish for this year on New Year’s Eve? Did you resolve to eat healthy after a season of overindulgences? Promise yourself to do more (exercise, read, travel) or less (worry)? And as the...
View ArticleWe’re Changing Our Name!
The Fountainhead Bookstore has long been misunderstood. Our fun and friendly whale was seen as a religious symbol and our name was thought to be a political reference to Ayn Rand’s famous novel. Stop...
View ArticleMeet Ann B. Ross, Author of the Beloved Miss Julia Series
The calls begin coming in from all over the country months before her book arrives. We hear from customers who have read the 16 others in the series and are eagerly awaiting the 17th, signed,...
View ArticleLet Lilly Enliven Your Life
Growing up in Boston riding the T (that’s train or subway for non-locals) was a part of life. Packed train cars snaked through darkened tunnels picking up the endless stream of customers who waited on...
View ArticleDiscovering the Original Dream: Dr. Jason Miller and His Innovative Research
Novels & Novelties Bookstore is honored to host a true innovator in his field, Dr. W. Jason Miller, on Saturday, April 30th from 2:30-4:30. Miller is the Associate Head and Director of...
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