About The Book:

A Luddite, a radical, a romantic, an atheist, and ardent freethinker, you could not simply agree with Perry Mann. He wouldn’t want you to. He would suspect the freedom of your own thinking were you to agree too easily with his. And that is the reason to read Chris Chanlett’s new publication, Renaissance Mann. Reading agreeable authors reinforces what you think you already know, while reading a true freethinker opens a world you may never have known existed.

Raised on a subsistence farm in West Virginia, Mann is no fan of the modern world, nor of urbanization in general. Nature is his source of truth and inspiration. When a groundhog raids his broccoli patch, he sides with the groundhog. “Man…” before the modern world… “lived pretty much as a groundhog does … he lived from the garden nature provided.” Urban man, alienated from his true nature, lives like “a groundhog on astroturf.”

Mann’s most penetrating thoughts are on the subject of religion. He has no patience for the conformity of religious institutions or the hypocrisy of moral belief and immoral action. He calls himself a pagan, yet his highest esteem is for people like Martin Luther King Jr., “… a man who talked like Christ and lived like Christ.” If you would like to look at the world we all live in through eyes not your own, have a seat, pick up this book, and – as Mr. Chanlett did many times – have a conversation with Perry Mann. Thought will flow both ways.

Join us Tuesday, June 9th at 5:30 PM for an evening with author Leah Weiss! The award-winning storyteller and Indie Next Pick author will share insights into her remarkable career followed by an audience Q&A and book signing for her new novel - The Creek, The Crone, And The Crow - which is a powerful return to the shadow world of Appalachia.

Tickets are $25 per person.

Ticket price includes:

- A copy of The Creek, The Crone, And The Crow

- Light refreshments

- Reserved seat for discussion

To RSVP:

- Call 681-318-3501

- Email shaye@newchapterbookswv.com

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- In-store

Join us Friday, June 5th 5pm to 7pm as we celebrate author Charlie Ryan and his collection of work which features Murder On Staunton Road, Lives Intertwined, Lion On A Leash, and Call Me Danny!

About The Books:

Murder On Staunton Road is a fast paced narrative of a sensational unsolved homicide that captured the attention of the nation in 1953.

Lives Intertwined is the story of prominent Charlestonians who beguiled one another before and following the murder of Juliet Staunton Clark in August of 1953.

Lion On A Leash is based on the incredible true story of a lion cub born in captivity and the circus cavalcade that captivated a nation.

Call Me Danny is A gritty journey of Charleston's longest-serving mayor, from gravedigger to city leader, embodying boldness and compassion, navigating political storms while connecting deeply with citizens, leaving a legacy of progress and accessibility for all.

Independent bookstores across the country celebrate by throwing a one-day event featuring exclusive literary items, giveaways, and activities. So basically, we are throwing a big party and would love for you to join us!

Join us during the Lewisburg Chocolate Festival and sample one of our featured tastings - cappuccino, French vanilla, peanut butter, pistachio, sea salt caramel, and chocolate decadence! The festival occurs one day a year and celebrates all things chocolate. (Tickets required)

For more information about the festival, please go to visitlewisburgwv.com