Local Authors of Salisbury NC
By South Main Book Company
By South Main Book Company
Nourish Your Tribe: Empowering Parents to Grow Strong, Smart, Successful Kids
Nicole B Magryta
$19.98
Under the Southern Sky
Kristy Woodson Harvey
$16.99 $15.63Under the Southern Sky (400 pp. Gallery Books) is Kristy Woodson Harvey’s seventh novel. Mark my words, this is the book that will land her a screenwriting deal and solidify her presence not just on the Southern literary scene, but on the shelves of women’s fiction lovers across the globe; it is that good. Amelia Paxton, the novel’s protagonist, knew early in her life that motherhood was not in her DNA, biologically or otherwise. She has created a fabulous, carefree life centered around her career in investigative journalism and built in Palm Beach, Florida, with her husband of many years. Yet when Amelia uncovers her husband’s infidelity, her world instantly collapses, and she slowly comes to understand the lack of depth in her relationships since leaving her childhood home, Cape Carolina. As Amelia returns to the seaside, there is a great romance to unpack here, along with a “crazy” Aunt Tilley (complete with tragic backstory) and a host of other characters who round out this extremely readable and compelling tale. Most importantly, this novel is centered around strong female voices (along with an incredible male ally, Amelia’s childhood friend, Parker). Each woman in the story makes incredibly painful choices – to raise a child not biologically theirs, to give birth to a child not biologically theirs, to harvest their embryos while deathly ill – yet these choices involving motherhood are not the only ones their characters face in Under the Southern Sky. There is such depth of character development and plot on display and Cape Carolina comes alive in this novel; I hope I get a chance to revisit this charming town in another KWH production very soon.
Welcome Home: A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round
Myquillyn Smith
$26.99 $24.83Myquillyn Smith, a stylist from the Charlotte area, has published her latest, Welcome Home (208 pp, Zondervan), which can serve as your guide to creating and enjoying a seasonally decorated home with more style and less stuff. Drawing from principles outlined in her 2018 bestseller, Cozy Minimalist Home, Smith utilizes engaging how-to’s and inspiring photos to walk you through purposeful design decisions to cultivate a space where loved ones gather, meaningful connections are celebrated, and lasting memories are made. This would make a great hostess gift, or subtle hint to those friends and family whom you hope to spark joy within – while they declutter their living space.