Spring is in the air and it’s time to set aside the hard core novels you curl up with under a blanket by the fire and move on to the lighter fare books fit to be stuffed in a canvas bag and taken with you wherever you go, indoors or outdoors. This spring has produced a bumper crop of fantastic books you won’t want to miss! View the April 28 edition of Margie's Memos for more.

Virginia authors have been extrordinarily busy this Fall. View the November 2 edition of Margie's Memos to check out the fabulous October releases and author news.

The summer has brought some exciting hot titles, ranging from mysteries, thrillers, memoirs, and romance. Check out the selection! View the August 13 edition of Margie's Memos for details and more news from local authors

Local Talent is celebrating Independence Week from July 1 through July 7! AMIBA (American Independent Business Alliance) brings together independent retailers across the country aimed at getting the word out about their unique contributions to the local economy. View the June 29 edition of Margies Memos for details and more news from local authors.

For May, Local Talent highlights biographies and memoirs from some remarkable people.

Do you want to be kept up-to-date on your favorite authors? If you are on Facebook become a Local Talent fan. You may also follow us on Twitter. Visit our Local Talent Blog for information on many interesting topics. We welcome your thoughts! View the May 29 edition of Margie's Memos for more.

Spring is here!
With the help of Accaimed Web Development & Online Marketing, we've been making some exciting changes to our website. We have more ways to keep you informed of what's going on with Virginia and other regional authors and musicians! View the April 26 edition of Margie's Memos for more.

 

Local Talent has deals on great books. Become a Premium Member and get 15% off retail price! To increase your savings, get FREE SHIPPING for orders of $25.00 or more. View the March 5 edition of Margie's Memos for more.

Local Talent has sweet deals on the books you love. View the February 5 edition of Margie's Memos for more.

The cooler weather makes it the perfect time to settle in with a great book. Local Talent also offers cool savings. View the Jan. 3 edition of Margie's Memos for more.

With Christmas a week away, here are some great suggestions. Take advanage of FREE SHIPPING. Local Talent is now offering FREE STANDARD SHIPPING within the U.S. for orders of $25.00 or greater. View the Dec. 18 edition of Margie's Memos for more.

The financial crisis in the U.S. has impacted everyone (Margie included) and has left us wondering why it's happening and what to do next. View the Nov. 15 edition of Margie's Memos for books to help.

The U.S. presidential election campagn season is now in full force. Don't go to the poles uninformed. Read about the candidates, their personal struggles, and what made them into who they are today. View the Oct. 2 edition of Margie's Memos for more.

March has blown in exciting new titles:

 

Bedtime Stories: The Short, Long, and Tall Tales of a Sleepwriter - Do you want bedtime stories for grown-ups? Read Barbara Worton's latest collection of short stories. Her sleepwriting ritual is to write three pages every night, starting with the first words that pop into her head. It doesn’t matter what those words are. She has to follow them to whatever story her relaxing mind wants to tell.

 

The Switch Effect: A Real-Life Example of How to Become an Entrepreneur - Have you dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur? Mike Gilbert offers a revolutionary approach in revealing how to take a dream and turn it into reality. It is the remarkable story of how he created the soft drink product. It also includes practicable step-by-step strategies and techniques that will actually work in the real world.

Looking for something for your special Valentine? Give the gift of books or music – absolutely NO calories! Look at some of our latest editions:

 

Eden's Way  by Beverly Money Luke

Misty Barnes thought she had a perfect life. A tragedy close to home caused Misty to examine her life and admit that her marriage was not what she’d once dreamed. She devised a plan, but could she convince her husband?

The SnowPeople  by Francis Eugene Wood

Can you imagine a place where snow people go after they have melted away? Winterville is that place. A place where the whims of the kindhearted are the rule of the day.

Winter is here and what better time to relax with some good tunes or curl up with a good book! Local Talent has some new arrivals to fit the bill.

 

New World - A pleasant mix of rock, country and a bit of folk by Bryan Gorsira.

 

Crumbled, Tumbled, Humbled—Saved: Fifteen Contemporary Christian Stories - Contemporary Christian short stories by Zoe M. McCarthy that will delight and entertain you while hitting you where you live.

 

Pearls in the Muddle: Twelve Christian Stories - Another collection of contemporary Christian short stories written by Zoe M. McCarthy that re-express truths of God in such an understandable and fresh way that they will entertain you while giving your mind something to chew on.

Still have some Christmas shopping left? How about a gift of books or music? Here're some items just listed:

 

Behold His Beauty - A great collection of Christian music just released by Living Praise.

 

Recipes From Old Virginia - A wonderful set of more than 750 of the most famous, tested Virginia recipes - just in time for holiday baking.

 

Still unsure what to get? Buy a Local Talent gift certificate and let that someone special choose from our ever-expanding selections.

Still don't know what to get everyone on your Christmas list? How about a gift of books or music? Here're some items just listed:

 

Four Centuries of Virginia Christmas - Read about 4 centuries of Christmas in Virginia and learn how the traditions we treasure began.

 

The Song is You - Donald Coles shows his vocal versatility in his newly released jazz CD.

 

Still unsure? Buy a Local Talent gift certificate and let that someone special choose from our ever-expanding selections.