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Goose-Approved Summer Reads
Discover Your Next Summer Page-Turner
Browse tables brimming with novels, memoirs, children’s stories, and more—each penned by Hickory-area writers.
Listen & Learn
From 11–2, pull up a seat as authors read favorite excerpts and share insider stories about their craft.
1️⃣ Richard Eller – Well-Crafted (furniture history)
2️⃣ Austin Allran – Legend of the Isle of Cats (gothic forgiveness tale)
3️⃣ Jennifer Owen – Tree of Beautiful Wings (kids’ kindness)
4️⃣ Terry Phillips – 3rd Dig Handbook (goal-digging workbook)
5️⃣ T. A. Perret – Today & Tomorrow (faith & family drama)
6️⃣ E. E. Campbell – Walking Out the Bible (daily devotions)
7️⃣ Ken Moyer – The Umbrella of Worship (deeper discipleship)
Add to Your List
Chat one-on-one, snag signed copies, and build a beach-bag reading list you’ll love all season.
Make a Day of It
Before and after the spotlight hours, explore the 17,000 sq ft showroom of 160+ local vendors—perfect for Father’s Day hunting or a leisurely Saturday wander.