Literary Arts
Our “Literary Arts” series events bring local authors and community members to BRAC for a casual conversations and book signing in a small group setting. Light refreshments will be served.
First Chapter Bookshop and Blue Ridge Arts Center are pleased to present Katherine Reay and her new book, “The Undercover Bookshop”. Doors open at 5:30 PM and author talk begins promptly at 6:00 PM. Each ticket includes event admission, a signed book, and refreshments. Purchase tickets online in advance.
Please email firstchapterbookshop@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. Thank you.
Meet Katherine
Katherine Reay is a national bestselling and award-winning author of twelve novels and one non-fiction work. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Northwestern University, her writing has appeared in numerous publications, including Redbook, USA TODAY, The Daily Beast, Criminal Element, and many more. She holds a master’s in marketing from Northwestern University as well. Katherine resides in Montana with her husband and their dogs. Her latest novel, THE UNDERCOVER BOOKSHOP is inspired by classic British mysteries and follows Gemma Brown, in the small English village of Great Rollright, and her “mentor” — the Cold War’s greatest female spy!
Learn more about Katherine and her work on her website: Katherine Reay
Future Artist Talks & Book Signings
December 1, 2026 (Tuesday) – Susan Zurenda, author of No Way Out But Through
January 25, 2027 (Monday) – Charles Lutz, author of: Unpopular Causes: A Career in Service to America
March 18, 2027 (Thursday) – Roger Newman, author of: Boys
August 30, 2027 (Monday) – Rochelle Weinstein, author of: What I Said
ABCs (Art Book Club)
The Art Book Club (ABC) meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 3:30pm to discuss an art-themed book. Books are selected by the group in advance. Contact Nancy Oppenheimer (oppenheimerart@bellsouth.net) for current book selection. There is no fee to participate, but donations are welcome. You must be a Blue Ridge Arts Center member to participate – click here to become an arts center member.