RTD has a nice little piece that takes a look at 4 of the businesses in our area including; LaDifference, C’est Le Vin, Antique Boutique and Delectable Collectibles, and Fountain Bookstore. Just a nibble of what the area has to offer but at least it isn’t talking about the negative. Herewith: a small slice of [...]
Time: Thursday, February 24, 6:30pm Location: Fountain Bookstore, 1312 E Cary St. Title of Event:Harper Lee Biographer Charles Shields After years of teaching To Kill a Mockingbird, Shields delved into the notoriously reclusive author’s life, interviewing hundreds of people- neighbors, family, classmates- who had lived or worked with Harper Lee. In his research, Shields unearthed [...]
John Peters signs Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery, today Friday, December 3rd, from 12:30-2:30PM at Fountain Books (1312 East Cary Street): A signed book by a local author makes a fantastic gift! Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery is a beautiful hardbound book that celebrates with text and photographs one of the world’s most unique rural cemeteries. Stop by on [...]
GlobeHopper has a book club! We have received copies of Wind Up Girl from @FountainBkstore for Book Club #4. Nov.20th. I’ve already dove in and it is dystopian-awesome.
Queen of Hip Hop Lit Nikki Turner will be Foutain Books on Wednesday evening: Nikki is one of the most charming and wonderful authors that comes to Fountain. We’re happy to have our hometown girl back for another celebration of her success as the undisputed Queen of Hip Hop Lit.
In association with A Movable Feast and River City Cellars, The Fountain Bookstore brings you Julia Child Week all of next week, with special events including a cooking demo with Andy Howell from Cafe Rustica, Movie Night with the Fountain Bookstore staff @ Movieland Bow Tie Cinema, the Julie and Julia and Julia Wine Tasting, [...]
Fountain Bookstore is offering free lobsters today only: While they last, the Fountain is giving away free lobsters to good homes. They make lovely pets and have been housetrained. We have also taught them to read up to a 1st grade level, so please remember to pick up some books for their entertainment on your [...]
While you’re out for the Holiday Market and the Grand Illumination, stop by Fountain Bookstore for hot cider and cookies and local Richmond writers signing books about Richmond including: R. David Ross, Harry Kollatz, Wayne Dementi & Brooks Smith (authors of Memory Lane 1 & 2: Richmond, Virginia; True Richmond Stories and Richmond In Ragtime; [...]
Just in time for the holidays, a write-up of some great books about Richmond and/or specific neighborhoods or other areas. Stop by Fountain Bookstore or Black Swan and see if you can pick up a copy in person or hit the links to order online.
Coming up at Fountain Bookstore: Celia Rivenbark book signing, First “I Heart Book Club” Lunch, Skulls with artist Noah Scalin, Diane Whiteside book signing.
There are more than a few great books covering specific facets of Richmond’s history. The recent Historic Photos of Richmond “captures this city’s journey through still photography selected from the finest archives” with a well-selected set of photos from the 1860s to the 1960s.
Style’s Halls of Kelly on the The Fountain Bookstore‘s new owner Kelly Justice: “The Fountain Bookstore, started by Joyce Clay in 1978, specialized in corporate and technical books until the Smythes bought it in 1985. In 2000, the Smythes hired Justice to bring the bookstore into not just the regional but also the national arena. [...]
