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1175 Woods Crossing Rd. #5 Greenville, SC 29607
864-675-0540 www.fictionaddiction.com
Store Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm - Sun 12pm-4pm
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Greetings! We have been overwhelmed by your enthusiastic response to our Trust Fall request! We will be getting some signed copies of the book, but not enough for everyone who responded, so I've been trying to think of the fairest way to allocate the signed books. How about if everyone who prepays for the book prior to the release date of 2/11/14 gets a signed copy? If you all prepay, then I guess we'll just have to draw names! To prepay for the book, either call us at 864-675-0540, stop by the store, or pay online.
To help meet your book-buying needs in 2014, we have decided to open the store on Sundays from Noon-4:00pm. Stop by and say hi to Cynthia and grab a book, perfect for passing time on those lazy Sunday afternoons!
Also, don't forget to renew your Reward Card for 2014. This is the last month to renew and still have your previous year's purchases rollover. The cost is $10 for 2014 and includes some great benefits, such as a $10 reward coupon for every $100 spent on merchandise, as well as being able to take advantage of our book trade-in system. |
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If you are unable to make one of our author events, you are welcome to reserve signed copies by contacting us in advance, by email at info@fiction-addiction.com or by phone at 864-675-0540. Personalized copies will need to be prepaid.
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We are thrilled to be hosting New York Times bestselling NC novelist Sarah Addison Allen for the first time as she discusses her new novel, Lost Lake (St. Martin's Press, hardcover, $25.99, on sale 1/21/14), a Southern fairy tale of a lost lake, a boy who turned himself into an alligator, and a series of second chances for newly-widowed Kate, her daughter Devin, and her eccentric great-aunt Eby. *Note: *$35 ticket includes a $10 book voucher. $52.55 ticket includes one copy of the featured book. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bookyourlunch.com or by calling us at 864-675-0540. All reservations for this lunch must be made by end of business Tuesday, February 4th.
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Join us for a romantic pre-Valentine's Stories & Sweets event with North Carolina romance novelists Elizabeth Michels and Christy English as they discuss their new romance novels, Must Love Dukes (Michels, Sourcebooks, paperback, $6.99, on sale 2/4/14) and Much Ado About Jack (English,  Sourcebooks, paperback, $6.99, on sale 2/4/14). *Note: Ticket can be redeemed for $10 off any merchandise purchased at the event. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bookyourlunch.com or by calling us at 864-675-0540.
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South Carolina author Sonja Condit's first novel, Starter House (William Morrow, paperback, $14.99), is the story of a pregnant woman who moves into her dream home, only to discover she must solve the mystery of a decades-old murder to rid herself of a ghostly little boy and save her unborn child. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bookyourlunch.com or by calling us at 864-675-0540.
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The Lovestruck YA tour is coming to the Upstate! Megan Shepherd (author of The Madman's Daughter and its new sequel, Her Dark Curiosity), Megan Miranda (author of the Fracture trilogy, Fracture,   Hysteria, and the new book, Vengeance), Robin Constantine (author of The Promise of Amazing), and Kasie West (author of Pivot Point and its new sequel, Split Second) will be discussing and signing their latest swoon-worthy young adult books at Fiction Addiction. Seating is limited, so we encourage you to purchase your tickets today, either online or by calling us at 864-675-0540.
*General tickets are $15 each in advance ($25 at the door); VIP tickets are $50 each. Each ticket can be redeemed towards the purchase of any of the featured authors' books prior to or at the event and includes one admission pass to the event. VIP tickets also receive guaranteed front-row seating and a spot at the front of the signing line, as well as a bag of free "advance reader copy" books.
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Southern author David Burnsworth will be celebrating the launch of his debut mystery novel, Southern Heat (Five Star, hardcover, $25.95, on sale 2/19/14), at Fiction Addiction. Brack Pelton is offered four million dollars for valuable wetland he inherited after his uncle's murder, but all he wants is the killer. This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.
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Book Your Lunch with best-selling author of historical fiction Erika Robuck, who will be discussing her new novel, Fallen Beauty (New American Library, paperback, $16.00, on sale 3/4/14), which gives readers a peek into the life of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay. "Without sin, can we know beauty? Can we fully appreciate the summer without the winter? No, I am glad to suffer so I can feel the fullness of our time in the light." *Note: $35 ticket includes a $10 book voucher. $41.96 ticket includes one copy of the featured book. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bookyourlunch.com or by calling us at 864-675-0540.
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February 7th
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February
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8th
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February 12th
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Megan Shepherd
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February
Megan Miranda
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22nd
Robin Constantine
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Kasie West
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May 13th
Stories & Sweets with
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May 27th
Book Your Lunch with
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June
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*Additional ticket options available for select events. See event details for more information.
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Fiction Addiction Cookbook Clubs
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Fiction Addiction's Cookbook Clubs each meet monthly. We will be preparing recipes from and discussing The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays by Ree Drummond (William Morrow, hardcover, $29.99) on the 2nd Monday at Upcountry Provisions in Travelers Rest (102 S. Poinsett Hwy.) from January through March.  We will be using The Epicurious Cookbook by Tanya Steel (Crown, paperback, $27.99) on the 3rd Monday Cookbook Club at Fiction Addiction. If you're interested in joining either of our cookbook clubs, please email us at info@fiction-addiction.com or call us at 864-675-0540 for more information or to sign up. You can preview the club agreement here.
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Join us for storytime every Thursday morning at 10:30am. We will be reading the following titles during February: |
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Twigs Winter Garden Series
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Twigs and Fiction Addiction have combined creative efforts to produce a series of workshops inspired by the most popular book titles in floral design and cooking. Kate and the rest of the Twigs staff will make the books come to LIFE! Designs will rise up and food aromas will fill the tent.
Workshops are $30 each, or $75 for 3 different workshops. Lunch (11am-1pm) or lite dinner (6-8pm) served at each workshop. Call 864-297-6232 for more information or to reserve your spot today!
 Select from the following upcoming workshops:
Flowers: March 3: Event Flowers March 18: Container Gardens
Food: February 20: Quiche for All Occasions March 13: Small Plates March 27: Cooking with Herbs
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Do You Have Your Kobo Yet?
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Or select one of the following options to install the Kobo app on your desktop or mobile device, and support Fiction Addiction in the process!
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Signed First Editions Club
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Hardcover - $24.00
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Our Signed First Editions Club makes it easy to become a collector! We pick great books -- past picks have included a National Book Award Winner and an Edgar Award Winner for Best Novel -- and you get one signed first edition every month. Our picks run the gamut from memoirs to popular fiction, cookbooks to mysteries. All you have to do is provide us with payment information and commit to purchasing at least 10 of the 12 books picked each year. Collect for fun or for profit -- our club members have seen their books increase in value since they purchased them! A club membership also makes a great gift for the book lover in your life.
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Check out our new selection of cocktail napkins! They come in packs of 20 and would be perfect for your next book club meeting or other friendly gathering. Or if you need a unique gift for someone special, you're sure to find a cocktail napkin or one of our many magnets with the perfect message.
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An outrageous, hilarious, and touching memoir of childhood as the youngest of nine children in a hardscrabble, beyond-eccentric Maine family. With everything happening on Helen Peppe's backwoods Maine farm: ferocious sibling rivalry, rock-bottom poverty, feral male chauvinism, sex in the hayloft -- life was out of control, even for the animals. Peppe manages deadpan humor, an unerring eye for the absurd, and a touching compassion for her utterly overwhelmed parents that will remind readers of Jeanette Wall.
Da Capo Press - Release Date: 2/4/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $22.99
When Corrigan arrived in Australia in the summer of 1992, the only job she could find was as a nanny -- to a household still reeling with grief from the recent loss of the mother. Completely unprepared, Kelly spent five months trying to help the Tanner family pick up the pieces. And to her surprise, she found herself quietly deferring to the wisdom of her mother, who once told the young Kelly that her charming father "may be the glitter, but I'm the glue," a pattern that would become more pronounced years later, when Kelly's own daughters were born, and it turned out that each and every day demanded her mother's signature conviction and grit. This is a story about growing up and stepping up, but most of all, it's about the great adventure of motherhood.
Ballantine Books - Release Date: 2/4/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $26.00
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General & Historical Fiction
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*Signed Copies Available*
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Paperback - $17.00
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Elizabeth Michels took a writing class at Fiction Addiction and is now a published author with 3 books under contract! In this first book of the series, Lily is furious -- her brothers have incurred so much debt that they've had to start selling family heirlooms. When a stranger makes off with her father's pocket watch, she decides to steal it back. Devon Grey, Duke of Thornwood, finally finds the chit who literally stole from his bedchamber, and he's determined to expose the proper miss for what she really is. With one wild dare after another, he'll have Lily setting London ablaze with scandal. But the last laugh is on him when she steals his heart...
Sourcebooks Casablanca - Release Date: 2/4/14 - Format: Paperback - Price: $6.99
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What's your favorite animal? Discover the answers of some of the most beloved children's book artists, including Eric Carle, Jon Klassen, Rosemary Wells, Mo Willems, and many more. Everybody has a favorite animal. Some like little white dogs or big black cats or hoppy brown bunnies best. Others prefer squishy snails or tall giraffes or yellow spotted leopards. With beautiful illustrations and charming personal stories, 14 children's book artists share their favorite animals and why they love them.
Henry Holt & Co. - Release Date: 1/21/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $17.99
This edition of Divergent features exciting cover art from the Divergent movie, in theaters in March 2014!
Katherine Tegen Books - Release Date: 2/11/14 - Format: Paperback - Price: $9.99
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Shelf Awareness Email Newsletter
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 Would you like to learn about even more great books and book-related news? Shelf Awareness sends out a twice-weekly email newsletter filled with book reviews, book lists, author interviews, and more. If you're interested in subscribing to the Shelf Awareness email list, please email us at info@fiction-addiction.com.
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ALA Youth Media Award Winners
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Winter 2014 SIBA Okra Picks
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Hardcover - $16.99
Signed Copies Available!
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On sale 2/25/14
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February 2014 Indie Next List
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Paperback - $14.99
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Hardcover - $24.00
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Hardcover - $26.00
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What Local Authors Are Reading
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Jim McFarlane Recommends...
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Deborah Sampson received more freedom and respect after disguising herself as a man to join the Continental Army than she ever received as an indentured servant or as a free woman with no male relatives to oversee her. Recommended for anyone who likes realistic historical fiction about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.
Simon & Schuster - Release Date: 1/14/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $26.00
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Liana Dector is the definition of a femme fatale, with the emphasis on fatale. George is a typical nice guy who had the misfortune of meeting and falling in love with Liana as a young, impressionable college student -- an experience which stayed with him his entire, up-to-now boring life. Liana is the mystery in this noirish tale which is reminiscent of Body Heat and classic Hitchcock. Once you start reading you will be like George, hooked on Liana until you can hopefully discover who she really is.
William Morrow - Release Date: 2/4/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $25.99
Hannah doesn't trust any man -- until she meets Mark. He seems to be the perfect man, with none of the flaws she saw in her mother's bitter, unhappy marriage. But 8 months into their idyllic life, she begins to question things. His explanations seem to be believable, and he seems to only have her best interests at heart, until the next strange happening. Don't give up on this book because you think you know the ending -- you will probably be wrong. Before We Met is a nail biter with more twists and turns than you can keep track of.
Bloomsbury - Release Date: 1/21/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $25.00
Steve Mitchell is a happily married senior surgical resident with a wife and two kids and the promise of a dream job at a great teaching hospital when all starts to horribly fall apart. He lets his ambition cloud his judgment and botches an operation. Then things really go wrong. Intelligently written with medical accuracy, this book will leave you terrified and troubled. Illness isn't the only thing that kills in this hospital. The vivid portrayal of life-and-death decisions, complicated by a sociopath on staff, has this debut author headed for a bestseller...St. Martin's Press - Release Date: 2/4/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $25.99
Pierio Kaparov is an unusual heroine. Unconventional, tough, smart and damaged she is loyal to a fault . Driven by the desire to do something to please her unloving father and the need to find out if the hit and run at sea that killed her friend and almost killed her, Pierio tackles ruthless fisherman, wealthy industrialists and the harsh environment of the artic sea to find the truth. A great start to what I hope will be a series featuring Pierio and investigative journalist Russell Parnell.
Seconded by Jill Hendrix, store owner.
Pamela Dorman Books - Release Date: 1/23/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $27.95
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I loved this book of family dynamics. This southern tale of poverty, tragedy, personal failure, and the elusive second chance is vivid and compelling. The primary voice is that of Easter, an amazing twelve-year-old girl who has matured far beyond her years. Baseball fans will probably appreciate added dimensions of the home run quest so central to the events. Any true fan of southern literature should not miss this book.Seconded by Jill, Jim, and Nancy M.
William Morrow - Release Date: 1/28/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $25.99
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A new twist on parallel worlds and super powers. Great characters and atmosphere; a pursued journey of questions, revelations, and time travel. Can't wait for the sequel!Blue Rider Press - Release Date: 2/4/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $27.95
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After four years of living on the streets as the orphan Sage, Jaron now finds himself reluctantly accepting the crown and surrounded by enemies. Faced with the choice of war with Avenia or a stewardship in his own country, Jaron flees the safety of his castle and returns to the life that he has known for the past four years. Now Jaron must find a way to show everyone, including himself, that he is truly a force to be reckoned with. Filled with adventure, intrigue, and surprises around every corner, The Runaway King will delight readers of all ages.Recommended in hardcover by Gretchen.
Scholastic Inc. - Release Date: 1/28/14 - Price: $6.99
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On sale 2/11/14
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Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen
Fall under the spell of the magical Sarah Addison Allen as she weaves a Southern fairytale of a lost lake, a boy who turned himself into an alligator, and a series of second chances for newly-widowed Kate, her daughter Devin, and her eccentric great-aunt Eby.
St. Martin's Press - Release Date: 1/21/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $25.99
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When five Gold Star Mothers travel to France to visit the graves of their sons who died a decade earlier in WW1, they find they may need just us much courage as their heroic offspring. I loved this touching peek into a bit of history I knew nothing about.
Alfred A. Knopf - Release Date: 1/14/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $24.95
 The Secret of Magic by Deborah Johnson - Signed Copies Available!
Set in Mississippi at the close of WW2, The Secret of Magic is the story of the tragic treatment of a returning black GI, which draws in noted civil rights attorney Thurgood Marshall. But it also a story about the power of books and stories, especially those we encounter as children, to affect lives. I loved this book and will be recommending it to fans of The Help and Mudbound.
Amy Einhorn Books - Release Date: 1/21/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $26.95
 I Shall Be Near to You by Erin Lindsay McCabe
Pat Conroy and I both love this novel told from the point of view of Rosetta Wakefield, who disguises herself as a man and fights in the Civil War alongside her husband. A beautiful love story, a fast fast read, and a gripping view of history -- I Shall Be Near to You is the perfect bookclub read.
Seconded by Kathleen, store employee.
Crown Publishers, Inc. - Release Date: 1/28/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $24.00
 Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare
A fun historical romance that reminds me of Teresa Medeiros. Perfect for a Valentine's Day read.
Seconded by Melissa, store employee.
Avon - Release Date: 1/28/14 - Format: Paperback - Price: $7.99
 One Dog and His Boy by Eva Ibbotson
For every child who's ever wanted a pet, but been told no! This is a heartwarming tale of the love of a boy for his dog.
Scholastic Inc. - Release Date: 1/28/14 - Format: Paperback - Price: $7.99
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Emma has just woken up with no memories. Her husband, Declan, is very involved in her recovery, taking time to care for her and help her re-learn everything. But then Emma starts to have nightmares and dreams that she begins to think may be more real than the life she's come to know -- memories of another husband on a beach, of a resistance movement and a war. When Emma's two lives collide, she has to decide whom to trust before both lives are snuffed out. Debut author Waters handles backstory brilliantly in this great futuristic sci-fi novel that will lead readers to question ethical situations they may never have considered in exactly these circumstances.
Dutton - Release Date: 2/6/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $26.95
Cress was sentenced to death upon birth for lacking abilities inherent in most Lunars. But one of the queen's military leaders saw Cress's talent for all things electronic and took Cress instead to a satellite, where she has been imprisoned for the past seven years, creating a network for Queen Levana to spy on Earth. But Cress has secret loyalties to Earthens, especially handsome, heroic ones like Captain Carswell Thorne. This book is amazing, continuing the trend of greatness I've come to expect from Meyer. The characters are great, the storylines are great, there was lots of action and plenty of romance. It will be a pleasure to hand this book to anyone eagerly awaiting the next installment of the Lunar Chronicles.
Feiwel & Friends - Release Date: 2/4/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $18.99
Nyx has always known that her destiny is to marry the demon lord who rules her kingdom. She has been trained by her father to destroy the demon's house, and probably die herself in the process, in order to avenge her mother's death. But when she meets her new husband, Ignifex isn't the evil demon Nyx expected, and now she isn't sure that he deserves the betrayal she's been tasked with doling out. Hodge mixes myth and fairy tale beautifully in her debut novel. I can't wait to see what she comes out with next.
Balzer + Bray - Release Date: 1/28/14 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $17.99
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This is now among one of my all time favorite picture books. The illustrations are beautiful and calming, as are the verses instructing a boy on what he needs to do, and not do, to see a whale. Every page is a lesson in the value of patience, the wonder of nature, and staying focused on your goal. This book is perfect for bedtime reading for children of all ages, even those of us way past childhood.
Roaring Brook Press - Release Date: 5/7/13 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $16.99
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When Lucy asks her mom for a hug before she goes to bed, her mom jokes that she only has one hug left, so Lucy promises to keep it safe. Her household is loving and chaotic, and Lucy runs around the house to make sure everyone shares in the hug, and then returns it to her mom. Until the dog. Lucy is sure the hug is gone forever. But this is a heartwarming bedtime tale for young children, so of course, all ends quite happily and sweetly. The illustrations go hand-in-hand with this story that you will be happy to read again and again to your children.
Random House - Release Date: 12/24/13 - Format: Hardcover - Price: $16.99
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Jill's pick - $16.00
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Kathleen's pick - $16.00
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Melissa's pick - $16.00
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Melissa's pick - $9.99
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Mondays
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SC First Novel Competition
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Polish your manuscript one more time and submit it for the South Carolina First Novel Prize! The winning author receives a contract from Hub City Press and a $1,000 advance against royalties. Hub City will publish 1,500 copies of the book and distribute it nationally. The winner will also make public appearances at book signings, including the 2015 South Carolina Book Festival. The competition is open to writers who have never published a novel. Application deadline is March 3rd. |
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Fiction Addiction is Open on Sundays!
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To help meet your book-buying needs in 2014, we have decided to open the store on Sundays from Noon-4:00pm. Stop by and say hi to Cynthia and grab a book, perfect for passing time on those lazy Sunday afternoons!
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Two Ways to Earn FREE Books!
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Spend $50 in one transaction on in-stock merchandise (event tickets excluded), and pick a free "advance reading copy" from our selection!
Or volunteer and help us at the store! Our volunteers receive a free "advance reading copy" for every three hours worked, and a 20% discount on all merchandise. If you're interested in volunteering at Fiction Addiction, please email Jill at info@fiction-addiction.com or call 864-675-0540.
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Thanks for your continued patronage!
Sincerely,
Jill Hendrix, Owner
Fiction Addiction
1175 Woods Crossing Rd. #5 Greenville, SC 29607 864-675-0540
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