Tag: books

Another Door Opens
Just the other day Eleanor Upchurch and I were on Facebook commenting about how much we miss Capitol Book and News. But (as the adage goes) when one door closes another opens. As I am sure all you cool people now know, a new bookstore is opening at New South Books. While the bookstore is […]

Little Free Library Update
Check out what we have in our neighborhood! pic.twitter.com/2nqFGq6NAD — Midtown Montgomery (@midtownliving) May 19, 2016 Back in May, we tweeted about how we were excited to see the new Little Free Library in our neighborhood, but we never really got around to writing a full blog post about it. We’re sure somebody knows who […]

It’s All About the Books
It’s almost spring! It’s almost spring! The Bradford pears are spreading lacy blossoms on sidewalks. Cheery daffodils wave from flower beds, and redbuds splash their color here and there. People, dogs, and children in strollers are out in the sunshine. Spring in Montgomery is a glorious thing. In addition to flowers, balmy breezes, and light […]

The Alabama Adventures of Walter & Wimbly
Our community is overflowing with fine talent that expands well beyond the county lines, and most often the state. One such gal is freelance writer and new children’s book author Jennifer Kornegay. You’ve likely seen her name atop the page of articles in many of our local publications — and regularly in Southern Living magazine. Yes, […]

Take One, Leave One!
Just when I get bored with the world around me… I’m driving down South Hull Street through the Garden District and spot the oddest little cottage sitting on top of a post near the street. I pulled over to examine this awesome mailbox while wondering what kind of mail these folks get to warrant such […]

Cheryl and Thomas Upchurch: The MML Interview
Capitol Book and News is one of Midtown’s most notable and beloved fixtures. Tucked into a cottage at 1140 E. Fairview, it is one of the very best bookstores not just in Alabama, but in the South. You can always find what you want there, plus a few things you forgot you wanted, plus a […]

Words and Music
March is coming to a close, and, if I remember right, it will go out like a lamb and bring some great spring weather. April is always a busy month and two events get Midtown’s eventful spring off to a good start. Check your calendar for Thursday, April 7th, and mark the date for “The […]

Our Public Library
When we went to the Alabama Book Festival last month we spent some time talking to a librarian in Montgomery’s City-County public library system. She was so persuasive talking to us about the resources available through the library that we turned to each other and said: “Okay, we’ve got to get library cards.” That we […]
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