Spellbound

Asheville native Hope Larson will be available to sign copies of her new graphic novel Mercury at Spellbound from 1:00 to 3:00 on Saturday, April 17th. Available in both hardcover and paperback editions, Mercury is an enchanting tale set in a fictional small town in Nova Scotia,  featuring lots of local color and an engaging story that weaves together history, romance, and teen angst.

Tara is starting high school, made even more challenging by the recent loss of her home and belongings in a fire… and by the odd experience of being the new kid in her old school (thanks to a few years of being home schooled). Given a mysterious pendant by her aunt, Tara begins to uncover hidden truths about her family’s past as she settles into her new life.

Simultaneously unfolding is the story of Josey, the first member of Tara’s family to own the pendant… a gift from a handsome, possibly dangerous young man. A hundred and fifty years earlier, Josey lived on the same land eventually marked by the fire-ravaged remains of Tara’s present-day house.  Josey struggles with first love and an overbearing and superstitious mother as her story lays the groundwork for Tara’s exciting discovery generations later.

Calling All Demigods!

We have Olympic fever at Spellbound, but it has nothing to do with winter sports. We’re talking about Percy Jackson and the Olympians!
 
To celebrate the release of the Percy Jackson movie, Spellbound is hosting a Percy Jackson party on Saturday February 20th at 3:00. We will of course be concentrating on the books, but the party takes place a week after the movie’s release so that we can look forward to some spirited book versus movie analysis. (We know it’s going to happen anyway, so why not gather together over some blue food and have at it?!)

Come dressed as your favorite Olympian (or Titan or demigod…) and enter our costume contest.
 
Demonstrate your knowledge of Greek mythology and the world of Percy Jackson.
 
Receive free gifts, such as trading cards featuring favorite characters.
 
Partake of tantalizing refreshments. (Grover reminds us that tin cans are full of minerals.)
 
Enter a drawing to win a free copy of The Red Pyramid, Book One of Rick Riordan’s new series, The Kane Chronicles, which hits bookstore shelves in May!

New Release:

 Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Ultimate Guide
[With Trading Cards]
by Rick Riordan
$12.99

A fully illustrated, in-depth guide to gods, monsters, and all things Percy Jackson, this novelty companion to the bestselling series comes complete with trading cards, full-color diagrams, and maps.