Author Larry Thacker will read from and sign his book, Mountain Mysteries: The Mystic Traditions of Appalachia, an entertaining and thoroughly researched study of Appalachian tales of the supernatural and their connection to traditional customs and historical events. Thacker uses interviews and historic documents to examine the facts behind a dying way of life. "Thacker explores just about every facet of folklore and folklife in this wildly interesting book." —Silas House

Event Contact Information:

Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe 55 Haywood St. Asheville, NC 28801 828-254-6734 www.malaprops.com

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