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Local Gifts That You Still Have Time to Buy Via Amazon Prime
Christmas and Hanukkah are approaching quickly, but you still have time to prepare! You can show support for the community and some state pride with these gifts that are available with quick shipping. RDGLDGRN LP The three members of this popular Indie Go-Go band grew up in Reston and met at South Lakes High School years…
December 18, 2016Reston A to Z: An Adorable and Clever New Book for the Youngest Restonians
There’s a new children’s book called Reston A to Z, and local preschoolers and early readers are going to love it. My own kids adore this book about their town. There are a lot of reasons Reston A to Z appeals to young children, including a charming squirrel narrator and entertaining rhymes. But what makes this book particularly special is…
December 16, 2016Myths and Monsters of Reston, Virginia: A hilarious book about creatures that might live here but probably don’t
Recently I chatted over Lake Anne Brew House brews with Eric MacDicken and Kristina Alcorn about their hilarious new book, Myths & Monsters of Reston, Virginia. These two kept me laughing so hard that I didn’t notice two hours going by. As I reluctantly packed up at the end of a fun evening, I realized that I still had…
December 1, 2016Guest Post: Behind the Scenes with Local Author John H. Matthews and His Latest Action-Packed Thriller
When the Capitol Building is under seize, and all the nation’s leaders are held hostage, one Cabinet member is secure in a distant location. That person is chosen by the president to be the designated survivor. Chantilly author John H. Matthews imagines this scenario in his latest novel, a gripping thriller set in D.C. and Northern…
May 5, 2016Midnight Madness at the Zoo: A Whimsical Basketball Picture Book By Local Author Sherryn Craig
Guest contributor Kate Schwarz is something of an expert on children’s books. She has three kids and reviews what they read together on her blog, Kate’s Bookery: Raising Kids with Books. It’s a treasure trove of beloved classics, modern picture books and Caldecott winners. If you have kids who love to read, bookmark this blog! I promise you’ll return…
March 29, 2016Gift Guide: Recent Books by Reston-Area Authors for Everyone on Your List
Internet shopping might be the best thing to happen to gift-giving since Santa Claus, and it’s even easy to support local talent online. To help with your holiday shopping, we’ve assembled this list of books released in 2015 by Reston-area authors. So pull up your cozy blanket and glass of wine, check those gifts off your list, and make some local writers…
December 6, 2015