Books

Author of New York Times bestselling ‘Darth Vader’ series to be in Augusta Dec. 6-7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Dec 2024 · 0

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Jeffrey Brown will be at The Book Tavern Friday and the Augusta Headquarters Library on Saturday.

Yerby bench unveiled Sept. 5

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Yerby bench unveiled Sept. 5

A sculpture dedication was part of three days highlighting the work of author Frank Yerby.

Frank Yerby’s work to be highlighted at Laney Museum

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Frank Yerby’s work to be highlighted at Laney Museum

Several events are planned the first week of September to highlight Augusta-born author Frank Yerby.

ArtScape: Area authors publish new works

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Aug 2024 · 1

Tarika Holland, John “Stoney” Cannon and Eva Creel have authored new books, while Baillie Conway illustrated one.

Marvel comic artist to appear at ABX May 4

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 01 May 2024 · Comments Off on Marvel comic artist to appear at ABX May 4

Irene Strychalski will be at ABX for Free Comic Book Day May 4.,

Gritty love story at heart of ‘Nothing But the Bones’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Gritty love story at heart of ‘Nothing But the Bones’

A “full-on rock star” launch of Brian Panowich’s “Nothing But the Bones” is scheduled for April 16 at the Book Tavern.

Woman’s words of encouragement find way into Lysa TerKeurst devotional

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Woman’s words of encouragement find way into Lysa TerKeurst devotional

Holly Murray’s piece about spending five minutes with God has been published in a devotional book through Thomas Nelson.

Bite into ‘Dracula’ at USC Aiken’s Center for Lifelong Learning

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Bite into ‘Dracula’ at USC Aiken’s Center for Lifelong Learning

Dacre Stoker, the great-grand nephew of Dracula’s author, will present a three session class in March. Registration began Jan. 3.

Book on Augusta’s legendary Black caddies set for April 2 release; author events planned

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Book on Augusta’s legendary Black caddies set for April 2 release; author events planned

Former Augusta Chronicle sports editor Ward Clayton has updated his 2004 book focusing on the Black caddies of the Augusta National. He will be in Augusta at several April events.

‘Captain Happiness’ promotes joy in his books

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Captain Happiness’ promotes joy in his books

Avner Even-Zohar has written 18 books.

Award-winning author to speak at Book Tavern Sept. 25

By Staff Report · 20 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Award-winning author to speak at Book Tavern Sept. 25

Award-winning author Susan Beckham Zurenda will speak at the Book Tavern Sept. 25.

Second edition of ‘The Story of Edgefield’ published

By Staff Report · 17 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on Second edition of ‘The Story of Edgefield’ published

The Edgefield County Historical Society has released the second edition of an Edgefield County history book.

‘Dracula’ author has blood connection to Aiken

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Dracula’ author has blood connection to Aiken

Vampires live in Dacre Stoker’s family tree.

Vera Stewart celebrates new cookbook and season 12 of her TV show

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Vera Stewart celebrates new cookbook and season 12 of her TV show

The VeryVera Show expands into 42 metropolitan markets this season.