The author that inspired Maria Joseph Books into being is coming to Eureka to sign her book, The Little Bookstore of Big Stone Gap.
WENDY WELCH and her husband, folksinger Jack Beck, own and operate Tales of the Lonesome Pine Used Books in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. She has a PhD in Ethnography, a passion for rescuing animals from shelters (SPAY and NEUTER, thanks!) and is one of the world’s fastest crocheters. This is a good thing because between her day job teaching college courses on culture and public health, running special events at the shop, writing about stuff, and chasing kittens out of roads, she doesn’t have a lot of spare time. Wendy will be signing her book after she and Jack teach (those willing) a Scottish group dance (something along the lines of a "Dashing White Sergeant"). You won't want to miss Jack's traffic-stopping accent!
Maria Joseph Books is located on the 3rd floor of the Wallach House near Central Ave. and 5th Street. As always, there will be gourmet food and wine samples available, Angelic will try her hand at making Jack's grandmother's Scottish shortbread, and what's an event at the Wallach House without door prizes? There will be several.
We will also be partnering with a local charity, Open Door Animal Sanctuary, ODAS is a no-kill shelter dedicated to preserving the life and health of homeless cats and dogs, providing shelter, food and veterinary care while fostering their social skills and encouraging their adoption into loving homes. Open Door Animal Sanctuary will be bringing their very own special (and furry) guest!