Arts Section

April Selections from Hills & Hamlets Bookshop and Underground Books:

Hills & Hamlets Bookshop is a charming neighborhood bookstore in the Serenbe development of Chattahoochee Hills and was founded by the couple behind Underground Books in Carrollton.

Hills & Hamlets Bookshop is open Thursdays through Sundays from 11am to 5pm, and we’re open 24/7 online at www.bookshop.org/shop/undergroundbooks and www. bookshop.org/shop/undergroundbooks and info@hillsandhamlets.com

New in Nonfiction: The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon comes a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire. Out April 18th, signed copies expected in-store only!

Buy online: https://bookshop.org/a/45/9780385534260

New in Fiction: If We're Being Honest by Cat Shook

Cat Shook's debut novel is the snappy, smart, heartwarming story of the Williams family, and the sweltering summer that rewrote their history. When Gerry, the beloved Williams patriarch, dies suddenly, his grandchildren flock from across the country to the family home in Eulalia, Georgia. But when Gerry's best friend steps up to the microphone to deliver his eulogy, the funeral turns out unlike anyone expected…Clever and completely original, If We're Being Honest reminds you that while no one can break your heart like your family can, there's really no one better to put you back together. Out April 18th!

Buy online: https://bookshop.org/a/45/9781250847546

New in Young Adult: Once There Was by Kiyash Monsef

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them meets Neil Gaiman in this thrilling novel about an Iranian American girl who discovers that her father was secretly a veterinarian to magical creatures—and that she must take up his mantle, despite the many dangers. The deeper Marjan gets into treating these animals, the closer she comes to finding who killed her father—and to a shocking truth that will reawaken her sense of wonder and put humans and beasts in the gravest of danger. For ages 12 and up. Out April 4th, signed copies expected in-store only!

Buy online: https://bookshop.org/a/45/9781665928502

Community Brickworks

Food Bank:

We have installed a new refrigerator and freezer for healthy perishables. A $10,000 grant was awarded to Brickworks from the United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Child Well Being Mission Fund in December 2022. The goal is to ensure that children and their families have food, shelter, transportation, and technology. These are the building blocks for achieving educational outcomes, healthy lives, and economic stability. These funds not only allowed us to purchase professional refrigeration units, they also allow us to invite families with children to visit us twice monthly until June. We served 85 people last month. Families continue to struggle to make ends meet.

We would like to thank Southside Church for donating pajamas of all sizes on their Pajama Sunday. We are providing the PJs to our clients during this cold snap.

We were proud sponsors of the St. Patty’s Day Senior Luncheon. Brickworks provided chicken for 70 guests. A very nice turnout!

Baseball at Rico Field started on March 25th and will continue until May 20th. Over 60 children have signed up through our website. Batter up!

Library Classes and Events:

The library has the following events scheduled for the Month of April. You can register for them on our website, Communitybrickworks.org.

April 1: Kids Easter Crafts, 10-12 a.m.

April 11- May 16: A new Chair Caning Class. Every Tuesday from 6-8 pm

April 13: Wreath Making, 6-8 pm

April 22: STRAYNOTES BAND. DON’T MISS THIS ONE! The Straynotes are a Popular Bluegrass/gospel band from Newnan GA. They have three Banjos, two guitars, a bass, a mandolin, and a fiddle.

6-8 pm in the Community Meeting Room.

LET’S PACK THE HOUSE!

April 29th: Movie night at Rico ball park. 6:30 pm. This is a Chatt Hills Community Event with a baseball theme. The Movie is Field of Dreams. Bring The family!

Many thanks to those who have donated to Community Brickworks! We wouldn’t be here without your help. Neighbors Helping Neighbors!

Lisa Remley, CommunityBrickworks.org