We thought it would be nice to start things off with a little charity for a good literary cause.

[F]or what in this world is worth doing that doesn't require a portion of one's body and soul?

Her novels tend to be set in rural Mississippi, and critics have raved about her wonderful, lush prose and fearless subject matter.

We're excited to have such a distinguished public officials and give people the opportunity to check out the book store.

I think that's higher than nearly any other charity, even the United Way, which is thought do quite well.

Everyone is still waiting for the book that everyone greets as the big literary book. People thought it would be a strong year for fiction but it hasn't turned out that way.