Get ready to meet Diane Kochilas, the Greek cuisine guru who turns every meal into a story. You’ll want a front-row seat when she joins us at Verse & Vino.
bookclubs
Verse & Vino 2025 Author Spotlight: Nathan Harris
Having grown from his celebrated debut (The Sweetness of Water, Booker Prize longlisted, Oprah’s Book Club-picked) to this deeply researched sophomore effort, Nathan Harris blends literary chops with genuine conversational ease. Learn more about the lauded author.
Verse & Vino 2025 Author Spotlight: Rachel Hawkins
Rachel Hawkins has been writing since Kindergarten when her first book, a tense thriller involving a unicorn, a witch, and a princess, was called, “very imaginative!” by her teacher and “a searing work of genius” by her mother. Learn more about the NYT bestselling author.
Verse & Vino 2025 Author Spotlight: Jason Mott
He once described himself as a “hipster comic book nerd before it was cool”, and during his MFA studies he wrote sonnets about superheroes — yes, sonnets about capes and superpowers. Learn more about the National Book Award winning author.
Beat the heat with a chill down your spine
We’re extending an invitation to an exciting event from local independent bookstore Main Street Books in Davidson to our Library community.
Book Clubs Just Wanna Have Fun
Charlotte’s book club scene was buzzing this spring with Madness — a spirited, community-wide competition that brings together book lovers from across the county to see which book club is the best.
The New Commish
Book Club Madness is entering its third season, and the Foundation is bringing a new recruit to the team.
How to Score Big in Book Club Madness
Week after week, Eat Drink and Be Literary mastered every challenge — proving that literary passion and teamwork can go hand in hand. And the biggest surprise of all? They only have SIX members!
