Children’s and Young Adult Book Sale

Friends of the Dunwoody Library hosts a Children’s and Young Adult book sale at Dunwoody Library, July 28, 29, 31, 2023.
Friday, 10am-Noon Preview Shopping for Members Only
— Noon-5pm Open to All
Saturday 10am-5pm
Monday 10am -5pm Bargain Day – Fill a large grocery bag for $7.00

Get ready for back-to-school with board books, picture books, early readers, chapter books, Young Adult fiction, graphic novels, and more!… Read More »

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Contact:

Friends of Dunwoody Library
(470) 531-4074
friendsdunwlibr@gmail.com

Local Author Book Giveaway: Food-ishness. By Betsy Hill Armstrong

Recently I received a note from a fellow Dunwoodian who has kids around my boys’ ages and used to walk right by my house on a daily basis on her way to Vanderlyn with her kids.  Gosh I miss those days!

I always love connecting with people and was thrilled that our mutual acquaintance, Christine Cooper, suggested Betsy reach out to me. … Read More »

Discover a Great Read at Distillery of Modern Art’s Summer Boozy Book Fair – Saturday, July 15th at 6 p.m.

Join Distillery of Modern Art on Saturday, July 15th, 2023 for the next Boozy Book Fair with Read It Again Bookstore. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m, book lovers are invited to browse a carefully curated selection of titles and enjoy handcrafted signature and summer cocktails, charcuterie from The Spotted Trotter, sweets created by JARDí chocolates, and more.… Read More »

The Aha! Connection Summer Bucket List

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

Feel free to comment if you have additional bucket list items to suggest or additional places/information within each of our categories!

Visit the Zoo

Take a trip with family or friends and visit the Atlanta Zoo to see the new baby sloth born on Father’s Day.

See a Baseball Game

Head to Truist Park to see the first place team in the major league…our hometown Atlanta Braves or to Coolray field to see the Triple A Gwinnett Stripers…or run over to Brookhaven to catch a Bucks game!… Read More »

The Consumer Innovation Center has relocated, upgraded and is still paying people for their opinions…right here in Dunwoody!

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

By now you have likely figured out that the “Perimeter Target Shopping Center” is now called Ashford Lane and keeps improving every day!  The Consumer Innovation Center used to be next door to HobNob and caddy corner from Superica but they’ve simply moved around the corner between Crunch Fitness and the new Hall at Ashford Lane. … Read More »

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What are you reading now? What should I read next?

by Audra H Anders for The Aha! Connection

Update…

Links to the books others have recommended.

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Giveaway: The RoadMap Lab™~ A strategic approach to planning a future of dignity, purpose, opportunity, and independence for Neurodiverse teens and young adults

Dr. Dana Zavatky is an Atlanta based licensed psychologist and behavior analyst who has focused on children in the autism spectrum for much of her career. She has formed a company, Parallel  with her business partner and together they have recently published a book that many will find helpful as they navigate the many challenges of life.… Read More »

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The Bitter and the Sweet ~ Book Giveaway from one of Audra’s Hometown Friends!

by Audra Hurston Anders for The Aha! Connection

A friend I’ve known since elementary school in Opelika, Alabama way back in the late 1970’s reached out to me last fall to let me know she had written a book!  I pre-ordered it as soon as we finished chatting and could hardly wait for the publication date to arrive in May.  … Read More »

Where’s Audra? NFA Burger Giftcard Giveaway & Audra’s Trip Details!

Our popular “Where’s Audra” giveaway is back as Audra travels with a few members of her family for the next two weeks.  The lucky winner of the $50 NFA Burger Giftcard is Judy Hughes!  Judy correctly guessed Audra’s location of Madrid, Spain from the Instagram and Facebook photos last week. 

Thank you to Danielle Garrett of PlanIt Travel Designs for planning Audra’s amazing trip. Read More »

Foodie Frenzy ~ Super Chix!

by Peggy Smith for The Aha! Connection   My family of four stopped by Super Chix this weekend to grab some food to go.  I ordered the Southwest Salad which had really tasty fried tenders on the top with slices of avocado and a yummy ranch.  It wasn’t a lot of food but it was enough to fill me up. … Read More »

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Local Author Book Giveaway: Today I Feel like a Jelly Donut: A Book About Emotions

Katie Kenny Phillips lives in Dunwoody with her husband, five kids, and her dogs, Norm and Coco.  Lucky for us, she gave me a copy of her newest Children’s Book to give away:

Today I Feel like a Jelly Donut: A Book About Emotions

This colorful board book helps little ones identify their feelings by comparing their many moods to different foods.… Read More »

Free Passes to ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET, Tuesday at Perimeter Pointe.

We have tons of  free passes to see ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET  on Tuesday, April 25 at Regal Perimeter Pointe.

DATE + TIME: Tuesday, April 25 at 7:00pm

LOCATION: Regal Perimeter Pointe – 1155 Mount Vernon Hwy

LINK FOR PASSES: http://www.lionsgatescreenings.com/xgZiT84405 *Please note: passes do NOT guarantee seats. We encourage guests to arrive early to secure their seat*

Starring Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, and Abby Ryder Fortson as Margaret, this timeless, coming-of-age story has transcended decades and spoken to generations. … Read More »

Anonymous Mom Posts ~ A Novel by Jenifer Goldin (Local author/Giveaway!)

 

Local Dunwoody first time author, Jenifer Goldin (Feldman)  dropped off two copies of her new book with me.   I’m keeping one to read and starting ASAP.   We’re giving the other signed copy to a lucky AHA! Subscriber.  Just comment to win and we’ll randomly select a winner on Friday the 14th.

Jenifer’s Website

Link to order the book on Amazon

Keep scrolling to leave a comment on this post if you’d like to win a signed copy!… Read More »

First-Time Local Author Publishing Book

Local author, S.N. Arndt, fulfills her dream of getting a young adult novel published. Escaping the Isle: A Callihan Chronicle is a coming-of-age story with Celtic mythology and is on pre-sale now until April 16, 2023. The novel will be most enjoyed by those who are young or young at heart, and will be released in Fall 2023.… Read More »

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Contact:

S.N. Arndt
Snarndtwrites@gmail.com