Book Notes
Save the date!
This list of the most often checked out library books in Peachtree Corners is provided thanks to Elissa Checov, Manager of the Peachtree Corners Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library. The information covers January and February 2019.
Past Tense: A Jack Reacher Novel by Lee Child
By Donna Williams Lewis Planning is in high gear for the ninth annual Peachtree Corners Festival, a free arts and crafts and concert event that draws about 15,000 people over three days. Always held on the second weekend in June, the 2019 festival is set for Friday to Sunday, June 7-9, at The Corners Office Park. About a half mile of The Corners Parkway, from Holcomb Bridge Road to Mary Our Queen Catholic Church, will be blocked off for the event.
Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci
What can you expect?
Peachtree Corners Festival Returns in June
What Our Neighbors Are Reading
MYSTERY Top 5 The Reckoning by John Grisham
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A Delicate Touch by Stuart Woods
Author Katie Lester’s First Children’s Book Published Mascot Books has announced the release of Picky Pig Pete, written by Katie Lester. The adorable book is about a picky pig and his favorite meal. Now a Peachtree Corners resident, Lester grew up on a South Carolina farm and graduated from Furman University with a degree in studio art. She works with many different types of art mediums, but her favorites are illustrations and children’s décor. She lives with her husband, Mark, her son, Brandon, and their dog, Toby. Picky Pig Pete is Lester’s first children’s book, inspired by her son, who is a picky eater just like she was as a child. Brandon’s favorite meal, of course, is PB&J. ■
Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly
FICTION AND ROMANCE Top 10 Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks
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A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens The Best of Us: A Sullivan’s Crossing Novel by Robyn Carr
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Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella
Why have a festival?
Crucible: A Thriller by James Rollins The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris One Day in December by Josie Silver
NON-FICTION Top 10 Becoming by Michelle Obama
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Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave by Joanna Gaines Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis Ship of Fools by Tucker Carlson
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Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover Killing the SS by Bill O’Reilly Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou Everyday Millionaires by Chris Hogan The Library Book by Susan Orlean
Headlining this year’s Friday night concert is Atlanta-based Rumours, a Fleetwood Mac tribute band that has appeared in major venues around the country. Runnin’ Down A Dream, an Atlanta-based Tom Petty tribute band, opens the concert. Once again, the festival will feature more than 100 handmade arts and crafts booths representing vendors from across the South. Among other returning attractions are car and bike shows featuring classic cars on Saturday and British cars on Sunday and the “Kids Korner” with carnival rides. Live music will be performed throughout the festival and the ever-popular lobster food truck will be back among the food vendors. Festival visitors can expect some new twists that weren’t ready for announcement at press time.
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Peachtree Corners Festival is all about bringing the community together for a good time, but its ultimate goal is to foster community pride and civic involvement. The nonprofit festival costs about $80,000 to $100,000 to stage, a sum footed almost entirely by sponsors, including the City of Peachtree Corners. Any proceeds from the all-volunteer effort are donated to area education and beautification efforts. Dave Huffman is in his sixth year as president of the festival. The retired electrical engineer and his wife, Laura, both Georgia Tech grads, have been Peachtree Corners residents since 1986. Their son Matthew graduates from Georgia Tech in May. Huffman is an active volunteer, including longtime work in refugee resettlement and at Pinckneyville Middle School. Several years ago, the Festival Committee was asked to also take on the city’s holiday parade, usually held in late November, and work on the Peachtree Corners Festival begins in January every year. “It’s a lot of work,” Huffman said of the festival. “But when you get there, and it’s going on, and you see people having a good time and eating and kids playing, it’s all worthwhile.”
Who makes it happen?
The Festival Committee roster currently includes President Dave Huffman, Vice President Debbie Mason and the following other members: Matt Collins, Lori Howard, Bonnie Marshall, Linda O’Connor, Karen Walkup, Cept Harden, Shara Crespo, Ayanna Graham, Becky Lyon and Patti Creasman. The committee is looking for more festival volunteers. To sign up, visit peachtreecornersfestival.com. ■ April/June 2019 ■ Peachtree Corners Magazine
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