Over the Moon Bookstore & Artisan Gallery

Peter Hatch, Director of Gardens and Grounds at Monticello since 1977, is retiring this year. His gorgeous new book, "A RICH SPOT OF EARTH": THOMAS JEFFERSON'S REVOLUTIONARY GARDEN AT MONTICELLO is devoted to the Monticello vegetable gardens the author painstakingly restored during his tenure. We're delighted to be hosting this presentation and book signing! 

John Grisham gave Addison's novel his very first personal endorsement, calling it "beautiful in its story and also important in its message." Spanning three continents and two cultures, A WALK ACROSS THE SUN tells the story of two teenage Indian girls who are abducted after a tsunami leaves them orphaned, and who are then forced into the sex trade in Mumbai. A Washington, DC attorney, facing tragedies of his own, makes it his personal mission to rescue them, setting the stage for a deadly showdown with an international network of ruthless criminals. This debut novel chronicles an unforgettable journey into the darkest -- and most resilient--corners of the human heart.

Please join us as Corban Addison reads from and signs copies of his "chilling, suspensefu, and powerful"* new novel.

* Library Journal review

We had a great time at our Mother's Day gift-making event ; now Dad gets his day! 

Please join us as we create something special just for your dad! 

McKeithen studies a small southern town from its origins in the late 19th century to today. She has interviewed individuals about their experiences with race -- when schools and society were legally segregated --  as well as during and after desegregation, to recreate a real feeling for life lived in black and white. Her study also explores the municipal gerrymandering called "underbounding," where towns exclude low-wealth, minority communities from town services. This look at the continuing struggle for racial justice has universal relevance. 

Please join us for this important discussion. 

The author has edited a memorable series of vignettes related by her aunt, Elizabeth Yoel Campbell. This warm, witty, and illuminating look into Assyrian culture and history are presented within the context of the author's experiences growing up in early 20th century Iran. Please join us for what is sure to be a fascinating evening!

Please join us for the third session in our New Spirituality series, let by Katharine Ardel. 

The focus of this month's session is Angelic and Spirit Guides. Kathie writes: "Many people have experienced personal help from an angel,or that quiet voice that gives special guidance. In this class we will talk
about methods to invoke angelic presence and practice a way to “listen” more
clearly." Kathie will offer a guided meditation to meet your special guide and "discover ways to open our intuition and send light to those we care for."

Katharine Ardel is a hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, and teacher of Shamanic Healing, Integral Yoga, Taro, and Metaphysics. 

Space for this and other sessions in the series is limited. Please register to secure a spot. There ia a $20 fee for each session.

This month's read is The Forgotten Waltz, by Anne Enright. Enright's novel charts an extramarital affair from first encounter to arraned, settled, everyday domesticity. The New York Review of Books descrobes the author's writing as "razor-sharp", and The Independent UK) calls it "achingly brilliant." Enright's previous novel, The Gathering, won the Booker Prize.

Please join us for this month's discussion!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MONTH'S MEETING WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, June 7, at 6pm. 

We hope you'll join us from 6pm - 8pm on the second Saturday of every other month, when we host a gallery opening reception, featuring our current artist and a local winery! 

From April 14 - June 7, we'll be featuring the works of painter J. Scott Robinson. Please come in and spend some time with them!

This month's gallery reception will be Saturday, April 14. Kilaurwen Vineyards will be pouring tastes.