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Honeysuckle

Bar Fridman-Tell
2026
A lyrical blend of magical realism and gothic horror, Honeysuckle explores love, control, and conse…
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The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny

Kiran Desai
2025
A thoughtful review of The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai, exploring its themes, stre…
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A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage

MK Oliver
2026
Staff review: A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage blends dark humor and heart. Find out wh…
Fiction — Mystery —
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Glorious Exploits

Ferdia Lennon
2024
A thoughtful review of Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon, exploring its themes, strengths, and whe…
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Apr
25

Independent Bookstore Day 2026

Celebrate the 13th Annual Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 25th! Shop Thornwell Books in-store for exclusive prizes and giveaways — doors open at 9 AM!
April 25, 2026, 9 a.m.
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Did you know April is National Poetry Month? The Morganton Cultural Arts Commission even provided a…
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Another way we’re celebrating Independent Bookstore Day is having several copies on hand of this de…
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Another way we’re celebrating Independent Bookstore Day is having several copies on hand of this de…
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We’re one week away from this year’s Independent Bookstore Day! Are you excited? We are. 🎉 Here are…
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📚 Book Review 📚

Two potters. A war-torn quarry. And a performance that could change everything. 🏺

Glo…
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Join Book Club #1 (Fiction) for their next discussion. For the May 5th meeting, they are reading an…