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NY Times Best Selling Author
Ally Carter
discussing and signing
Only the Good Spy Young
Sunday, August 1
at 4:00 pm
History of espionage takes on an entirely new meaning as Cammie and her friends go looking for answers, in this highly anticipated fourth book in the "New York Times"-bestselling series. Join us for a fun afternoon of spy games, giveaways, and a reading by best selling author Ally Carter! Justine magazine will provide a fabulous giveaway!
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Jon Pendergrass
discussing and signing
Pepper Jack
Tuesday, August 3
at 6:00 pm
Set predominantly in Memphis, this thriller is filled with rich Southern character and characters. The dialogue is fun and fast and the characters are memorable and enjoyable, even the bad guys! Let yourself be swept up in the story and see the pages turn themselves.
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Blanche Scott
signing
Elvis: A Boy From Tupelo to a Man in Memphis
Saturday, August 7
at 1:00 pm
Blanche Jordan Scott recounts her friendship with Elvis Presley in the early 1950's in her book "A Boy from Tupelo to a Man in Memphis." Elvis and her walked the same route to Humes High School every morning and she discusses what Elvis was like before he became the legend he is. She has become friends with Elvis' best friend, George Klein as well and the book features numerous pictures of Memphis in the 50's through today. This event is a must for any Elvis fan looking to learn about his early years!
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George Klein
discussing and signing
Elvis: My Best Man
Wednesday, August 11
at 6:00 pm
Through Elvis's rise to fame and the wild swirl of his celebrity, Klein was a steady presence and a loyal friend until Presley's untimely death in 1977. Includes never-before-published photos from Klein's personal collection. A must-read for any Elvis fan!
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Kathleen Koch
discussing and signing
Rising From Katrina
Thursday, August 12
at 6:00 pm
"Rising from Katrina" is a story of the kindness of strangers, of minor miracles and, above all, of how despite bureaucratic snarls and insurance battles a region rolled up its sleeves and rebuilt. It is also the story of a veteran reporter who, struggling to maintain her objectivity amid loss, traveled her own personal path from devastation to recovery. Kathleen Koch is a former correspondent of CNN.
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Mike Lollar & Rosemary Nelms
discussing and signing
Elvis Presley's Memphis
Tuesday, August 17
at 6:00 pm
Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. and Memphis’ award-winning newspaper, The Commercial Appeal, are proud to bring Elvis fans, historians and music lovers around the world an exciting new book, Elvis Presley’s Memphis. Both entities have opened their significant archives and discovered photographs, documents and news stories that share Memphis through the eyes of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. This hard-bound, full color, collector’s book contains photos, reproductions of articles and more. Mike Lollar and Rosemary Nelms are editors of the book.
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Harold Ford Jr.
discussing and signing
More Davids Than Goliaths
Wednesday, August 18
at 6:00 pm
Best known for his electric keynote at the 2000 Democratic National Convention and his hard-fought defeat in the 2006 Tennessee Senate race, Ford is a politician with purpose. Here, he reminds readers that in America there are more Davids than Goliaths, more solutions than problems, and more that unites than divides. This event requires a line ticket which comes with the purchase of "More Davids Than Goliath" starting August 10th.
Gives Back Members will have the opportunity to receive preferential line letters when they purchase a copy of "More Davids Than Goliaths" starting August 10th.
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Best Selling Author
Eric Jerome Dickey
discussing and signing
Tempted by Trouble
Friday, August 20
at 6:00 pm
Davis-Kidd is proud to welcome back Eric Jerome Dickey for his latest book! When a crippling recession annihilates the auto industry, Dmytryk and his wife Cora find themselves without jobs. Soon, a ruthless crime boss gives them an opportunity to buy back their old lives. All Dmytryk has to do is join the man's crime ring and rob some banks.
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Brad Martin
discussing and signing
Myles' Pesky Friends
Saturday, August 21
at 1:00 pm
The story chronicles the relationship between a four-year old boy, Myles, and the creatures that share his Grenada vacation home. While Myles’ dad never understands the boy’s friendship with the animals, he comes to embrace the pesky friends when the family encounters an unexpected storm during the family’s vacation. Brad Martin, the former CEO of Saks, Inc. is involved in a number of community activities and business enterprises in Memphis. The R. Brad Martin Family Foundation provides financial support to the operations of the Queen Elizabeth Home which provides housing for children. He has five sons: Daniel, Rawleigh, Myles, Wesley, & Jack.
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Peter Calandruccio
signing
Memphis Q-The Bar-B-Q Directory
Tuesday, August 24
at 6:00 pm
Memphis is known for its barbecue and now there's a book that contains all the best places in Memphis to find some! The "Memphis Q" is a small, pocket-size directory that contains all the best restaurants that make barbecue from "hole-in-the-walls" to full service restaurants.
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Allan Ansorge
discussing and signing
Crossing the Centerline
Thursday, August 26
at 6:00 pm
Crossing the Centerline is the first in a six-book series by Allan Ansorge who lives in
Wisconsin and Florida. This debut mystery introduces Carl Fletcher, a retired cop and now charter boat captain who is running for his life. His ex-partner, Michael McCaffery, along with some of their friends, join in the action by hunting for Carl’s enemy. Don’t miss this action-packed thriller!
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2nd Annual
Star Wars Day!
Saturday, August 28
at 1-3 pm
The force will be with you at Davis-Kidd during our Star Wars Day! Enjoy photos with 9+ SW characters, go through the Jedi Training Course, face painting and much more! $3 wristband charge for those participating in some games & activities. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Literacy Mid South!
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Dale B. Halling
discussing and signing
The Decline and Fall of the American Entrepreneur
Tuesday, August 31
at 6:00 pm
Since starting his own law firm in 1995, Dale has worked closely with many start-up companies particularly high technology start-up companies. He is also the founder of a couple of start-up companies. His book covers how since 2000 we have passed a number of laws and regulations that are killing innovation in the US.
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