Purple Crow Books LLC

04/10/2026

Join us for a poetry reading with former Carrboro Poet Laureate Jay Bryan. He'll be reading from his latest collection, Behold, at the Thomas Stevens Gallery on Sunday, April 19th, at 2 p.m.

03/17/2026

Come celebrate Janet Howle's latest novel! She'll be at Thomas Stevens Gallery this Wednesday, March 18th, at 5:30 p.m.

01/24/2026

We're closing early today -- hope to see you soon!

12/30/2025

Purple Crow Books will be closed on 12/31/25 and 1/1/26. Happy New Year!

12/15/2025

Hal Crowther will be reading from his latest book, Bible Belt Blues, this Friday at the Orange County Public Library. Join us on December 19th, at 6:00 p.m.

12/04/2025

Hillsborough history buffs, mark your calendar -- Sylvia Hoffert will be reading on Sunday, December 14th at 2 p.m. at the Burwell School. Refreshments (and gossip?) to follow!

11/21/2025

Tonight's the night! Libby Buck will be talking with Steven Petrow about her debut novel, Port Anna. Join us at six at the Orange County Public Library.

11/13/2025

On Friday 11/21, Chapel Hill author Libby Buck will read from her enchanting debut novel, Port Anna, which is set in Maine. She'll be in conversation with Steven Petrow. Join us at 6 p.m. at the Orange County Public Library.

09/16/2025

Local authors Melissa Bourbon (aka Winnie Archer) and Melora Fern will be reading this Thursday, September 18th, at 6:30 p.m. Join us at the Thomas Stevens Gallery for some cozy mysteries and historical fiction!

09/09/2025

Get ready to meet Rodeo Hawkins and the Daughters of Mayhem! Launch party at 6 p.m. this Thursday at the Orange County Public Library!

New John Claude Bemis graphic novel coming in September! Join us for the launch at 6:00 p.m. on September 11th at the Orange County Public Library.

08/14/2025

New John Claude Bemis graphic novel coming in September! Join us for the launch at 6:00 p.m. on September 11th at the Orange County Public Library.