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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Woodstock Doctor, Artist Pen Book on Marriage, Family

Dr. Mike and Ann Litrel will launch their new book at FoxTale Book Shoppe in Woodstock on Saturday.

Award-winning columnist Dr. Mike Litrel and his wife Ann will soon launch their first collaborative work, a he said/she said book on family and marriage. The book launch celebration will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at FoxTale Book Shoppe in downtown Woodstock. The book, titled "Family — A Mismatch Made in Heaven: Surviving True Love, Children, and Other Blessings In Disguise," was a result of Dr. Litrel's patients asking him to write a new book of his family stories.  It's the second book for Dr. Litrel. His first, "The Eyes Don’t See: What Patients Can Teach Doctors About Medicine," is a book about the relationship between faith and health. "When I asked Annie to be editor for the second book – a book on family - she looked over my stories…

Ann Litrel

9:10 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2013

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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Award-Winning Author Mary Hood to visit Woodstock on Thursday

The author will drop by FoxTale Book Shoppe at 6:30p.m.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

'The Comfort of Lies' Author to Visit FoxTale Book Shoppe

Author Randy Susan Meyers will sign copies of her book Monday at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

'Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro Visits Woodstock

Valastro signed copies of his new book for hundreds of residents at FoxTale Book Shoppe in downtown Woodstock.

FoxTale Book Shoppe on Tuesday was taken over by more than 350 people on Tuesday who braved the cold weather to see Buddy Valastro. Valastro and his family business, Carlo's Bake Shop, have become a worldwide phenomenon due to the popularity of TLC's Cake Boss, Kitchen Boss and Next Great Baker. Valastro signed copies of his new book, "Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss, Family Favorites as Only Buddy Can Serve Them Up," and posed for photos with hundreds of residents.  Do you have any photos from Buddy Valastro's visit to FoxTale? Upload them to our Pics and Clips gallery!  Stay up-to-date with news from Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch! Subscribe to our newsletter by clicking here. Also, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! 

Monday, December 10, 2012

'Cake Boss' Expected To Draw Large Crowd

Buddy Valastro of TLC's 'Cake Boss' will be at FoxTale Book Shoppe at noon on Tuesday to sign copies of his book.

A large crowd is expected to pack the streets of downtown Woodstock in anticipation of Buddy Valastro's visit to Foxtale Book Shoppe on Tuesday. Valastro will grace Woodstock with his presence at noon Tuesday at the bookstore where he will share 100 delicious, essential Italian-American recipes, from his grandmother's secret dishes to his personal favorites. He will also share his own signature touches that make dinner a family event in his newest book, "Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss, Family Favorites as Only Buddy Can Serve Them Up."  Buddy Valastro and his family business, Carlo's Bake Shop, have become a worldwide phenomenon due to the popularity of TLC's Cake Boss, Kitchen Boss and Next Great Baker. Ellen Ward, co-owner of Foxtale…

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Cake Boss To Visit Woodstock on Tuesday

Buddy Valastro will visit FoxTale Book Shoppe in downtown Woodstock.

Monday, November 12, 2012

'Cake Boss' To Visit Woodstock

Buddy Valastro will visit FoxTale Book Shoppe in December.

  Guess who’s coming to Woodstock?  That’s right, Buddy Valastro, aka The Cake Boss, will be in Cherokee County on Dec. 11 at noon at FoxTale Book Shoppe in downtown Woodstock.  The beloved star is not only a master baker, he's also a great cook and star of the hit show "Kitchen Boss." Valastro will share with attendees 100 delicious, essential Italian-American recipes, from his grandmother's secret dishes to his personal favorites. He will also share his own signature touches that make dinner a family event in his newest book, "Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss, Family Favorites as Only Buddy Can Serve Them Up."  Buddy Valastro and his family business, Carlo's Bake Shop, have become a worldwide phenomenon due to the popularity of TLC's …

Thursday, April 5, 2012

NY Times Best-Selling Author Coming to FoxTale

Best-selling author Adriana Trigiani makes her only Georgia book tour stop at FoxTale Tuesday, April 17.

From The Today Show to CBS This Morning to Woodstock’s very own FoxTale Book Shoppe, best-selling author Adriana Trigiani is quite busy with the release of her latest novel today called The Shoemaker’s Wife. FoxTale is excited to welcome Adriana Trigiani on Tuesday, April 17 for an exclusive Georgia event. Trigiani is an award-winning playwright, television writer, documentary filmmaker and, most importantly, author of the bestselling Big Stone Gap series, Very Valentine; Brava, Valentine; Lucia, Lucia; The Queen of the Big Time and Rococo. Her books have been published in 36 countries around the world. She has recently written and will direct the big screen version of her first novel, Big Stone Gap. Trigiani lives in New York City with …

Gary Parkes

6:32 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012

There is a nice crowd at the Adriana Trigiani event and it doesn't even start for 30 minutes! Tickets are still available...   more ›

Monday, July 4, 2011

Artist's Corner

Novelist Shares His Story at FoxTale

Author Jeffrey Stepakoff launches his new novel at the FoxTale Booke Shoppe Tuesday at 7 p.m.

While the Fourth of July merriment will have concluded, the FoxTale ladies are continuing the party Tuesday night with an Atlanta celebrity. Author Jeffrey Stepakoff will be celebrating the release of his new novel, The Orchard at the FoxTale Booke Shoppe Tuesday at 7 p.m. This is Stepakoff’s second novel of fiction, his first being Fireworks over Toccoa, which he released last year. Tickets to the Launch Party are $28 and include a signed hardcover copy of The Orchard, wine, hors d’ oeuvres and prizes. Stepakoff said he is thrilled to release his new novel at the FoxTale. “The owners have been very supportive of me. They have a good author event program, and their book club is phenomenal.” Ellen Ward, co-owner of the book store, …

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Viewfinder: Learning to Fly

Spring Breakers put Da Vinci to shame last week when they learned the delicate crafting paper airplanes at the FoxTale Book Shoppe.

Instructor Maritza Ray led many spring break activities for children last week including this paper airplane class and an origami workshop.

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