Back-to-school season is here! We chatted with a local educator on all things books, including tips and tricks to help get kiddos at home excited about reading. Please welcome Natalie Fortunato to the Cobblestone Creative blog!
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School is (nearly) out of the summer! We’re excited to chat with a local educator and get her tips and tricks on summer reading for all ages. Please welcome Katlyn to the Cobblestone Creative blog!
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This week, we’ve got another fun installment of our community series, Reading Around Town. You’ve heard from community leaders, local business owners, and some of our new South Royal Street neighbors. Now let’s check in with one of our regulars. Please welcome Carley De Rosa!
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In the spirit of book loving community, we reached out to some of our new neighbors here on South Royal Street. Check out their recommendations below and be sure to give them a visit next time you’re in Old Town!
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Welcome back to the blog! Today we’re excited to share the first Reading Around Town feature from our new home. We cannot wait to connect with more of our friends and neighbors and share their stories. Please give a warm welcome to Nicole McGrew of Threadleaf!
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My name is Meaghan Foran and I own and operate the local jewelry atelier Alexandria & Company with my husband, Tim Shaheen. I'll be totally honest; I was thrilled when I was asked to provide my thoughts on reading for Old Town Books because I am a complete fangirl of this shop and am so thrilled to have them in our town.
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Assigned Old Town Books blog’s first community recommendation, I wanted to find someone deeply enmeshed in the goings-on of the city. Who better to ask than Alexandria’s own mayor, Justin Wilson? Even before his tenure as mayor, he was heavily involved with the city council, and as mayor, he works tirelessly (he sent me his post at 2 AM) to stay atop of all the issues that affect our community.
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