Check out these four books — written by North Carolina authors and selected by mystery aficionado Pete Mock — for a month of nonstop thrills.
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The Man of Mystery at McIntyre’s Books
A longtime Chatham County bookseller shares his affinity for suspenseful plots so that readers can experience the thrill of answering a mystery novel’s key question: Whodunit?
One Page at a Time
At Bookmarks, a nonprofit bookstore in Winston-Salem, a community is cultivated through literature, inspiring young minds.
Little Readers at Sassafras on Sutton
A children’s author and her family transformed a former livery stable in Black Mountain into a literary haven that expands the imaginations of new bookworms.
A Locals’ Guide to Downtown Burlington
Sock puppets playing baseball, metal flowers blooming downtown, children riding lions in the park: Among Alamance County’s historic textile mills, a family-friendly wonderland sparks the imagination.
Bookmarks in Winston-Salem
A nonprofit bookstore in Forsyth County connects authors with some of their youngest readers, helping local students discover new worlds.
Books for the Beach
Before you lay out a towel and kick off your flip-flops, a stop at this Carteret County bookstore is a must.
The Book Club at Duck’s Cottage
Sip coffee and browse best-sellers in a cozy former hunting cottage on the Outer Banks.
A Literary Loft in Wilmington
Bedtime stories take on new meaning at a downtown Wilmington bookshop, where there’s no shame in dozing off with a good book.
