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National Book Lovers Day in the 919

Celebrate National Book Lovers Day by supporting local businesses and authors
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Who knew a good time could come in the form of books and sunshine. | Photo by Blackbird Books & Coffee
Today is National Book Lovers Day, and Raleigh is filled with local literary gems — so we decided to highlight a few bookstores + authors with NC ties. Here are a few ways to jump start your book loving day.

Bookstores to visit

Blackbird Books & Coffee | From pop-up events to silent book clubs, this bookstore has become quite the literary destination.

Dog-Eared Books | This place is a literary haven witha homey, spacious structure + $20 fill-a-bag events. Psst, the next one is Sunday, Sept. 15.

Nice Price Books & Records | Get the literary and musical vibes you desire in this one-stop shop by picking up a new read + vinyl record.

Quail Ridge Books | This North Hills fixture has an expansive collection of children’s books + is right on time for back to school.

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Nice Price Books & Records has the reads and the tunes.

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Photo by RALtoday

Books to read

“The Kingmaker” by Kennedy Ryan | Two headstrong people who, despite their familial backgrounds and unlikely connection, find each other and have to fight through the unthinkable just to be together. Fun fact: Ryan just relocated to NC from Georgia.

“The Notebook” by Nicholas Sparks | An explosive and decade-spanning love story set in coastal NC that knows no bounds, even through war.

“Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens | Set in a quiet town on the NC coast, this is a coming-of-age story + surprising murder mystery.

“The 1619 Project” by Nikole Hannah-Jones | In this book, essays, poems + more are woven together to explore the legacy of slavery in present-day America and illuminate key moments of oppression, struggle, and resistance.
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Events
Friday, Aug. 9
  • Outlaw Apostles | Friday, Aug. 9 | 8 p.m. | Tin Roof | Free | Rock out with this quartet.
  • Jazz Night with JaShaun Peele | Friday, Aug. 9 | 8-10 p.m. | Flavor Hills | Free | Enjoy a sax serenade with flavorful bites + bevs.
Saturday, Aug. 10
  • From Garden to Arrangement | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 9:30-11 a.m. | JC Raulston Arboretum | $40 | Grow your own cutting garden and create unique flower arrangements.
  • Paint, Sip & Dip | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 1-4 p.m. | Georgia Tardy Art Studio | $55 | Paint on a mystery surface while sipping on your choice of beverage, and take a dip in a heated saltwater pool.
  • Cocktails & Cuisine Class | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 2-3:30 p.m. | The Willard Rooftop Lounge | $55 | Craft a cocktails + bites with a tropical theme.
Sunday, Aug. 11
  • Yoga on the Bloc | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 10-11 a.m. | YogaSix Glenwood South | $15 | Enjoy a full body flow with your choice of bev from 321 Coffee.
  • Raleigh Underground Market | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | CCU Midtown Park, North Hills | Free | Peruse 45+ local vendors and food trucks and listen to live Raleigh music while you shop.
  • Sunday Market at CAM | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | CAM Raleigh | Shop the plethora of vendors selling everything from handmade jewelry to original prints.
  • Flowers & Frosé | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 2-3 p.m. | Rosecomb Beer Garden | $45 | Learn the basics of floral design with local NC blooms and guided instruction.
More 919 fun awaits
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Concert

🎵 Moonshine + Motorsports: A musical ride through NC history
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Tomorrow’s special guests include Sheila Kay Adams, Donna Ray Norton, Melanie Rice, Joe Newberry, and William Ritter. | Photos provided by the North Carolina Museum of History and The Kruger Brothers
Music meets storytelling at Moonshine and Motorsports Music, a special concert series kicking off at the North Carolina Museum of History tomorrow, Aug. 10.

Inspired by North Carolina’s unique cultural tapestry, this three-part event follows the existing Moonshine and Motorsports Trail from Raleigh to Elizabeth City, musically + narratively highlighting historic stops along the way.

Americana legend Jim Lauderdale + bluegrass trio the Kruger Brothers headline tomorrow’s performance, which also features a number of special musical guests.
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News Notes
Olympics
  • The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France wrap up this weekend. Today’s events include sport climbing, table tennis, wrestling + rhythmic gymnastics — starting at 9 a.m. EST. Meet Raleigh Olympians that competed this year and tune in for the closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 11.
Now Open
  • Crabtree Mall has a new addition. The shopping center recently welcomed McCormick Creations Gifts + Candle Studio. The store offers candle making experiences and custom gifts. Patrons can now find the store on the lower level near Belk.
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  • Wake County Public Schools Board of Education approved raises for teachers, bus drivers, and other school system employees. Teachers will receive a four percent increase in local salary supplement, bus drivers will have a new $20 minimum wage, and other hourly employees will make at least $17.75. (INDY Week)
Job
  • Raleigh-based software company Levitate has fundraised $55 million in its effort to onboard at least 50 new employees over the next year. The software company specializes in relationship-centered businesses, offering a suite of tools like website design, blog content creation + Google Review management. Will you be applying? (Triangle Business Journal)
Community
  • A new exhibit showcasing contributions African Americans have made to Raleigh is now open for viewing. The cultural exhibit “Centuries in the Making: A Cultural Legacy of South Park and East Raleigh Neighborhoods” is in Historic South Park and is free to explore.
History
  • The NC Department of Transportation and NC State are partnering up for a two-year pilot to identify unmarked burial sites and graves of Indigenous and formerly enslaved people, along with African American cemeteries in Edgecomb County. The project will not only identify burial sites, but also take measures toward preservation. (WUNC)
Biz
  • At RALtoday, we share hyper-local and need-to-know information about your Raleigh faves. Now, it’s time for you to tell us the best biz in the city. Use our custom map to start nominating in various categories.
Listen
  • We like our sound quality how we like our Flying Biscuit Cafe bacon — extra crispy. While most hearing aids have one processor, this device has two, which process speech + noise separately. The result: Clear, crisp, effortless listening and conversations. (Plus, it’s tiny.)*
Finance
  • We’re beyond the halfway point of 2024 — aka a good time to make sure you’re maximizing your money. Personal finance experts have reviewed hundreds of credit cards to present you with the four very best bonus cards of the year.*
Try This
  • ICYMI, local celebrity chef Scott Crawford is opening two new concepts at Raleigh-Durham International Airport this summer. See our sneak peek of the two new restaurants — and what else is coming soon to RDU.*
Wellness
  • Synergy’s new Midtown Med-Spa is a certified stunner. The luxe space is outfitted with state-of-the-art technologies + offers a full suite of award-winning treatments and services. Peek inside.*
 
Shop

✨ Vintage vibes

Vintage, consignment, and thrift shops in the Triangle
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There’s nothing like shopping vintage to spruce up your wardrobe. | Photo by Origami Styling
Raleigh is home to vintage, thrift, antique, and consignment stores galore — from historic fashion to eclectic furniture, you’re sure to find a treasure or two. Here are a few of our favorite spots in the Triangle to revitalize your home and closet.

One For All Thrift | 120 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh

This family owned and operated store thrives on community engagement and providing clothes for all. They source and provide pieces from fashion finds to home decor.

Same Old Same Old Vintage | 232 Fayetteville St., Raleigh

Same Old Same Old Vintage is a retailer that sources their inventory from all over the country, providing shoppers with a unique shopping experience. These finds are quirky and give a classic feel to any fit.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Danyale
From the editor
In honor of National Book Lovers Day, I’ll be spending the weekend having a read-a-thon with my book club. I’ll probably stop by Nice Price Books & Records for a vinyl to accompany my weekend inside.
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