tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-354392582012-01-29T08:48:46.660-05:00Official Web site of Beach Bag Books and Music! Dictated to Sarah Keating by Finnegan the Newfoundland Dog.Finnegan the Newfoundland Doghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04476373919789149337noreply@blogger.comBlogger991100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35439258.post-63562069269310229672011-03-10T12:48:00.002-05:002011-03-10T12:48:31.952-05:00

This week we said our dearest, most heartfelt goodbyes to Finnegan. Thank you all for your love and support during this difficult time and please remember him fondly. Love, Sarah

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Thanks, Dr. Beachcomb! We had a wonderful visit from Dr. Deacon Ritterbush in July. Her inspirational workshop about the wonders of finding fossils, shells, sea glass, and the sea creatures was ...well, inspirational! Get a glimpse of what it was like from these pictures. Plus, make sure you check out her book "A Beachcomber's Odyssey" -- it's a blend of a beautiful story (like Anne Morrow

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On July 8, 2010 at Noon, Dr. S. Deacon Ritterbush will be coming into the store to talk about the wonderful art of beachcombing! Bring your favorite stories, sea glass, and briny findings and listen to this wonderful, interesting woman! It'll be fun for the whole family so bring the whole gang! See you soon! -Sarah

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Happy Spring! The rain is finally coming to an end and the breezes are slightly less cold. It must be time to reopen the bookstore! We have all kinds of exciting changes and updates coming to the store this summer -- keep an eye here for new book reviews and updates about our 2010 Summer Activities! Love and slobbers, Finnegan

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Hello grown-up TWILIGHT fans. You know who you are. (Shhhh....it's ok, I'm one of you). What are you reading now? If you're looking to recapture some of that Edward/Jacob/Bella magic and sexiness, take a look at these hot series. You won't be disappointed ;) And if you want more suggestions, check out this post for recommendations that are appropriate for teen-readers, too. DEAD WITCH WALKING

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NEW MOON is in theaters and the Team Edward and Team Jacob wars are heating up again! But what should you read NEXT? Fortunately, there are quite a few great options for both young and more mature fans of Edward, Jacob, and Bella. Here are just a few ideas for teen fans (suggestions for more mature Twilight-lovers are coming tomorrow!) GRACELING by Kristin Cashore (click here for a "look

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There's no doubt about it.I love Kate DiCamillo's writing style (Tale of Desperaux, Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, Tiger Rising). Her words are beautiful and her stories evoke the feeling of old fashioned fairy tales, filled with incredible good, evil, and love. But I cry my way through every one of them. I loved THE MAGICIAN'S ELEPHANT. It is a fantastic bedtime read-aloud for families

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It's been raining here for five days (!) so I've been able to do quite a bit of reading. I just finished a new book by Josh Lieb called I AM A GENIUS OF UNSPEAKABLE EVIL AND I WANT TO BE YOUR CLASS PRESIDENT. One guess what it's about. 12-year old Oliver Watson is a genius. He's also deep undercover so everyone (including his parents) think that a tissue is smarter than he is. This is a

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This is a guest review from Julia and Corduroy. Sarah's diving into it this weekend! Click on the title of this posting for a ton of information about the book from Stephen King's Web site. Slobbers, Finn UNDER THE DOME by Stephen King I am a whimpy utopian reader. I like happy books with happy endings.  But for some strange reason I have been dying for Stephen King’s new book “Under the

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This summer we had a FABULOUS time at Sarah's favorite activity -- HOGWARTS POTIONS CLASS. We made icky, sticky, stinky, stink sap. What is stink sap you ask? Ahh...time to reread your ORDER OF THE PHOENIX (Book 5) , then :) Stink sap is the gross greenish liquid that shoots out of Neville's pulsating plant on the Hogwarts Express. All over Harry. Just as Cho walks in to say hi. Of course :)

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Book clubs can be tons of fun. They can expose you to new books, authors, and subjects. Unfortunately, they can also be a drag. Especially if you're into science fiction and fantasy. It's a rare book club that chooses DUNE or FOUNDATION or even THE HOBBIT (and frankly, more should try it :) ). But sci fi/fantasy fans, there's now a book club solution for you TOO! The Sword and Laser is a book

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Funny, sarcastic, and fast-paced. This is a must-read for fantasy readers; middle school-aged through adult. THE PAWN OF PROPHECY is the first book in David Eddings' BELGARIAD series (five books). Late one night, Garion is woken by his Aunt Pol and they run away with evil (and unknown) forces hot on their trail. Soon they hook up with a band of older and wiser adventurers who might be more

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For the last year, Sarah and I have been on the hunt for vampire books that might appeal to the more...well, manly vampire lovers. The CIRQUE DU FREAK books by Daren Shan are AMAZING, but I needed something more. So I picked up EIGHTH GRADE BITES: THE CHRONICLES OF VLADIMIR TOD by Heather Brewer. It follows the story of  13-year old Vlad Tod. He's pale, thin, and gets picked on a lot. He's

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This is a guest posting from Julia and Corduroy Pierce (thanks, guys!) The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie has won more awards than JK Rowling’s Harry Potter Series including the National Book Award.  Now normally, this fact would have me avoiding the book like a plague.  I automatically know that it’s going to upset me.  It’s going to be deep and meaningful and

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I'll start this review by saying that I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Black Dagger Brotherhood series (also by JR Ward). They are my favorite sexy-vampire books. Even better than Twilight, although younger readers (and anyone that blushes easily) should probably wait a while before diving into Ms. Ward's books. COVET is the first book in a new series by JR Ward. The premise is classic good v evil. Heaven

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There are all kinds of readers. Some will only read books about animals. Some are fairy or dragon-focused. Some will only touch books that are part of a series. And some love encyclopedias and stories about real people. There are amazing books for all of these kids, but today I'm going to focus on the early readers who love non-fiction. You know who they are. They don't want stories and they

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Want a scare this Halloween? Check out Faerie Tale by Raymond Feist. I reread Faerie Tale every October to put me in the mood for my favorite holiday. It's packed with suspense, terror, and a Bad Thing that I really never want to meet. Mr. Feist is the author of another of my favorite series, The Riftwar Saga (Magician: Apprentice is book #1), but this is something different. Faerie Tale is

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Halloween is my favorite holiday. It really is. There's something amazing about being able to pretend to be ANYTHING YOU WANT for an entire day...I'm thinking about dressing as a Chihuahua this year... That puts me in the mood for finding some great Halloween-ie books. Today we'll do a Kid Pick and tomorrow we'll do an Adult Pick....MUAHAHAHAHAH! So, attention kids who love the Goosebumps

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What would YOU do if you opened a newspaper and saw a large, block-type advertisement that said: ARE YOU A GIFTED CHILD LOOKING FOR SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES? I know that I would be immediately disappointed that I hadn't seen this ad when I was a kid. Then I would think, maybe they mean child at heart... And I would call anyway :) But that's just the way I am. Luckily, that's also the way that

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Someone buys a Harlequin book every four seconds...that's right every FOUR SECONDS. So there's no reason to hide your love of romance novels behind a weighty "real fiction" hardcover or a flowered book sleeve. Mandi, the blogger behind Smexy Books (click on title of this posting to go straight there), is the grand cheerleader of sexy, strong women finding sexy strong men. And she does't pull

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Christopher Moore is a funny, funny man. He is also irreverent, bawdy, and borderline sacrilegious. If that sounds like someone you might like to have a beer with, then come on in --- the water's fine :) FOOL (published Spring 2009) is my favorite in a line of utterly fantastic books. Mr. Moore writes stand-alone novels (not every book needs to be a series, you know), but they all fit

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 WOOF!  The summer rush ended just as suddenly as it started. It's always a bit weird to be greeting tons of people, sniffing new dog-friends, and avoiding 90 degree heat one day, and then the next day be hanging out outside in a cool 75 degree breeze with no one to talk to! The beach can be weird. Anyway, Sarah and I are going to be updating this blog at least five days a week this winter.

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ARROOOOOOO! Sarah and I have FINALLY chosen our first book club selection: THE GRAVEYARD BOOK by Neil Gaiman. This fabulous adventure was a Newbery Honor Book in 2008 and deserves every inch of that little gold circle. Here's how the Kids' Book Club will work: 1) When you arrive in Corolla at the start of your vacation, pick up a copy of THE GRAVEYARD BOOK. 2) Read it with your child during

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I LOVE it when the store reopens and I have an excuse to read all kinds of new stuff! But I love it even more when everything I pick up seems to be incredible -- 2009 is shaping up to be a great year for new books! "PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES" (by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith) It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains

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Check it out! Gregor the Overlander is one of my favorites, but author Suzanne Collins has started another amazing series. The Hunger Games (sequel due out this summer) is a fantastic thrill ride that is reminiscent of Lord of the Flies and Battle Royale, but with a science-fiction twist or two. Ideal for readers aged 12+, this book has great characters and a tense atmosphere. Amazing.

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Celebrate spring with music!All used CDs are $1.00...yup a buck. We are bringing new USED CDs in this summer and need to make room, so come in and check out our inventory!Slobbers,Finn

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Awoooooooo! Woof! Woof!Sarah and I are finally back in Corolla every day...well except Sundays. Hooray!!!After a winter full of odd new things life is getting back to normal. I've sniffed out the whole store and eveything looks good. Books are coming in, the craft bins are full, and Sarah's neck-deep in new CDs.We're having a big sale now, so head on over and check us out!25% OFF: hardcovers, dog

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WOOF! WOOF! WOOF!I've been relaxing this winter, trying to teach little Abby how to give me cookies. She doesn't quite get that yet, but she NEVER pulls my ears. What a good baby!Lately I've been getting a little bored, so I can't wait for Sarah to reopen the store in March! We're also putting together all new activities for this summer, so keep an eye out for more info coming soon!Love and

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Hello! Every year the holidays unbury my deep-seated desire to cook (and bake!) like a professional chef...it's a hopeless quest, but I do it every year. Lucky for Finnegan, this means he gets to chow down on a lot of failed attempts at various strange dishes :) But if you'd rather take the smart path and just READ about amazing chefs...and then sensibly go out to eat...try these! :) Heat: An

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Looking for a new series to get you (or your teen) through the cold winter months? I sure have been! So give these FANTASTIC titles a try... Take a look and use the "Comments" field to let Sarah and I know what you think! THE EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES OF ALFRED KROPP (Rick Yancy) For fans of the Stormbreaker series and Ranger's Appprentice! "Astonishingly tall 15-year-old Alfred is plunged into a

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Here are just a few photos from our Breaking Dawn Midnight Release Party!We had a great time with the tarot readings, astrology charts, and masquerade masks. Thanks for coming!!Love, Finn, Sarah, Julia, and Corduroy

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Hi everyone!It's been an unusual fall and the store has been open pretty rarely. I'm really bummed about that, but Sarah can't take Abigail to Corolla regularly yet. I keep telling her that I can run everything on my own, but she says to be patient. Oh well :)I wanted to let you know that although our hours are sporadic right now, we will be open six days a week for the two weeks surrounding

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Woof! What a crazy summer. Sarah just got rounder and rounder as the summer rolled on, so I had to watch her very carefully and make her rest more. We couldn't have done it without Corduroy and Julia -- thanks guys!!Love and slobbers,Finn

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Guess what!Sarah and Ken disappeared for a few days in mid-August and then brought home a new playmate for me! Hooray!Her name is Abigail Juliette and the stork dropped her off on August 15. She's just 6 pounds 5 ounces, so it'll be a little while before she can romp with me.Harumph...I'll just have to lay here and wait...patiently :)

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Why wait for news about Bella, Jacob, and Edward all alone? Join all the other curious souls for... Tarot Readings Masquerade Masks Astrology Star Charts Join us to celebrate the release of the fourth book in Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series on Friday, August 1! When: Fri., 8/1 from 10 pm 'til midnight Where: Beach Bag Books & Music Corolla Light Town Center, Hwy 12, MP 11.5, Corolla, NC But

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Enjoy these great activities with Sarah and me every week, beginning MAY 26, 2008!(Please note, all our new Corolla Kennel Club Activities will be taught by trainer Julia Pierce and her canine coach, Corduroy!)Kids' Dog Trick ClassMon., 5:30 p.m.Learn how to teach your dog new tricks! Come with your dog or learn with Corduroy and Finnegan!Dog Beach Safety ClassMon., 7:30 p.m.Learn how to make

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Hi everyone!After a long winter, we're finally back with all kinds of awesome new stuff!! And this year, Sarah let me pick out a bunch of new things for the store---JUST FOR DOGS!!I'm calling my new store "The Corolla Kennel Club" and it's the perfect place for Beach Dogs or the parents of wanna-be-beach-dogs to find...• Homemade Dog Treats• Flavored Ices (great for hot days!)• Beach Toys•

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Drop by this summer to hang out with me at the Corolla Kennel Club - Corolla's Beach Dog Boutique!Love,Finn

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS, EVERYONE!The season of good cheer and GREAT food is finally back! Mmmmmmm....I love the crinkley sound of tin foil...that means that something good for me is coming out of the fridge. :)Sarah wanted me to let you all know a few things about the store this week. So here it is: Thanksgiving Sale:Up to 40% off all hardcover booksUp to 50% off all CDs (new and used)10% off all new

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Hi again, Sarah and I have been having fun pulling out some books that would make really fun gifts for everyone in the family this holiday season! Here's a short recap and just ask us if you're looking for more ideas! Fiction: The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters (Gordon Dahlquist) Science: Einstein (Walter Isaacson) Science: This is Your Brain on Music Fantasy: The Tawny Man Trilogy (Robin

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Hi folks!Sarah and I have been driving to-and-from Manteo a lot this week, and we've made a list of some of the incredible CDs that are coming out this fall. Here are the ones that we're most excited about!The Beatles "Across the Universe" (Soundtrack, 9/11)Lyle Lovett "It's Not Big, It's Large" (Country, 9/11)Paul Potts "One Chance" (Classical, 9/18)KT Tunstall "Drastic Fantastic" (Rock, 9/18)

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Hi everyone!Fall has come to the Outer Banks and it is gorgeous! Bright, warm, clear days and cool nights. AHHHHHHHH.....This weekend Ken, Sarah, and I drove up to Carova Beach at the north end of Corolla. That's where the wild horses live and is usually filled with fishermen and shell seekers. It's also a beach that you can drive on --- pretty bumpy, but totally awesome!The next time you're in

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OK...look up everyone and wave....BYE MICHAEL! Michael worked with us here at the store this summer and did a great job. This week he's headed back to Russia. Thanks again for your great work this summer and say "Hi!" to your family :) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Focus on Fantasy In honor of Michael's favorite genre, here are a few of his (and our!) fantasy favorites... Myth Adventures Series (Robert

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Summer is slowly winding down and we finally have some time to READ again! :) So this fall, Sarah and I have decided to start a special weekly book column called "Picks of the Week". Sarah will be doing most of the reading, but I'll throw in my two cents as well. I'm catching up on all the books that were written before I was born! Check out "Finn's Classic Spotlight" for my favorites! Enjoy

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Check it out! Sarah just showed me (and a bunch of my friends) how to make a magic potion that creates TROLL BOOGERS...how gross is that! I love it!Sarah says that it's not actually a magic potion...it's more of a science potion :) If anyone's interested in grossing out their friends, here are a few simple experiments to try!Potion Experiment 1: Troll BoogersIngredients: PAM Viscosifier, test

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OK--this is crazy.We're entering Day Two of a heat advisory...WOOF! It's really, really uncomforable for this furry Newfie! 100+ degrees is actually too hot for anyone--dog or human!Keep to the air conditioning today, folks. Drop by if you're getting ice cream next door!(pant, pant, pant)I'm going back to sleep...Finn

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Last night Sarah and Ken hosted a great launch event for the new book, "Eclipse". Plus, the author Stephenie was intereviewed on NBC this morning! Whoo Hoo!Drop by Beach Bag Books & Music to pick up your copy today!Love, FinnPS: Sarah's hiding behind the register reading it now. And I have to do all the work! Hufff....

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Check this out, everyone!We have just received a ton of fantastic photos from our Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Corolla Countdown Party (7/20/07) from Ms. Hollis Swift. She's quite a photographer and really captured all the excitement of the event.Take a look and see if you can spot yourself!Thanks, Hollis!--Finn

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Hi everyone!Sarah has finished Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows twice now and she's ready for some new excitement...and here is ECLIPSE finally ready to launch!We will be open at midnight on August 7 to sell our first copies of the new book in Stephenie Meyer's amazing series that started with TWILIGHT. Sarah asked me to let you all know that you should call to reserve a copy if you plan to

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What an incredible night!From a fabulous wizard dueling contest and making troll boogers to decorating wands and answering trivia, more than 500 fans joined us in ringing in the release of Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows. Check out the pictures below!!To everyone that joined us:Thank you so much for your sense of fun, enthusiasm, and love. We had a fantastic time and hope that you all did as

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Greetings fans of Edward, Bella, and Jacob:We will be open at midnight on August 6/7 to sell our first copies of Eclipse, the newest book in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Trilogy. Call us at 252-453-2900 to reserve your copy!

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YES, we still have copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows available!Call us at (252) 453-2900 or drop by the store to reserve your copy. See you on Friday night!-Sarah and Finn

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On Monday, Sarah went to the Corolla Light Welcome Party at the oceanfront pool. What a party! She told everyone all about our Corolla Countdown Party for Harry Potter and encouraged everyone to reserve a copy. !Sarah's the one in pink!)...I went too, but I had to wait patiently at the foot of the ramp...I think there was a POOL up there, but Sarah wouldn't let me check it out : )See you all on

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Friday...THIS Friday is the day that the final Harry Potter book will go on-sale. WHOOO-HOOOO!And Ken's making sure that everyone knows about it! If you see him outside of the Corolla Light Town Center--Honk for Harry!Don't forget, our party starts at 8pm on Friday night. We'll have wizard dueling, potions classes, trivia, and much more!See you then or we'll send these wizards after you!Love, Finn

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Wow! It's almost the 4th of July!Sarah's been reading me those great Magic Treehouse books, and I learned all about the American Revolution in "Revolutionary War on Wednesday." I think we're even going to a PARADE in Duck on Wednesday!Will you be there too?Look at THESE big Newfies...I wonder where this herd is driving!?:) Love, Finn

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Once again, we had a battalion of wand-makers on Wednesday. It was awesome!! Based on a poll with this group, Harry looks safe but Ron or Hermione might be trouble. :)20 days until #7...-Finn(Make magic wands on Wednesdays at 4 pm, all summer long!)

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What a week!This week two local authors dropped by to visit, give me a pat, and sign copies of their new books. It was great! Here's what Sarah has to say about the books...Wendy Howell Mills (www.WendyHowellMills.com), author of fun beach mysteries "Callie, the Dealer, and a Dog Named Jake," "Death of a Mermaid," and "Island Intrigue" was in town signing her new book, "Island Blues."ISLAND BLUES

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GUESS WHAT!Harry Potter is here at Beach Bag Books & Music! He's not talking about Book #7, but he IS willing to let fans take photos with him :)Actually, our Harry is a life-size cut-out, but it's cool all the same! Drop by and practice your spellwork with the Chosen One and talk about all your Potter-theories with Sarah.We can't wait!Love, FinnRESERVE YOUR COPY OF "HARRY POTTER & THE DEATHLY

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What ARE the "Deathly Hallows"?Is Snape good or evil?Did He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named find something of Gryffindor's?Will we see Dumbledore again? (please...)Will Hermione free the house-elves?We'll all be finding out pretty soon! (Thank goodness!) In the meantime, people here at Beach Bag Books & Music are having a great time sharing theories, making wands, and re-reading the HP books.Drop by to

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Hi again!I love it when other dogs come to the store to visit me. People are fun too, but they always talk to Sarah and Ken. The dogs talk to me, though! Last week Tanner and his people dropped by to play. Tanner's a Bernese Mountain Dog -- he's just as big as me! How cool is THAT? See you next summer, Tanner!Love, Finn

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Ocracoke Lightguarded Beach has been named the #1 beach for 2007! The next time you're in Corolla, take some time to explore Route 12 South and head on down to Ocracoke....Especially if you visit the Outer Banks during the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays. There's far less traffic at that time of year ;)Finn's headed out to Ocracoke this fall to test the waters for himself, and we'll post

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This week we had our biggest group ever at our afternoon storytime. Finn even laid down with us and listened to the story. It was great!Drop by every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 PM for an afternoon story break :) Bring ice cream, candy, or your favorited stuffed toy.Love, Sarah and Finn

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The Outer Banks Guide to Duck, Corolla and the Northern Beaches has put together a list of books to try this summer! Finn and I haven't read them all yet, but I'm betting that they're all pretty great. Here's a short recap, but you can go to www.outerbanksguides.com for the complete list. "Walking in Circles Before Lying Down" (Merrill Markoe, Villard, $22.95) "Washed Up: The Curious

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Need an escape from the summer heat? Try a thriller (or two) from these talented writers! Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child: "A Cabinet of Curiosities", "Relic", "Dance of Death" James Rollins: "Black Order", "Deep Fathom" Stephen Coonts: "The Traitor", "Deep Black" Stephen King: "Lisey's Story", "Carrie", "The Dark Tower" (the entire series) Michael Connelly: "The Lincoln Lawyer", "The Overlook"

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Hi everyone, Sarah here... This morning, Finn dragged me down the stairs, up the street, across the deck and onto the beach. Usually we go to the beach in the afternoon so that we don't have a sandy, wet dog here at the store. But today that's not the case. I now have a shaggy, sopping wet Newfie sleeping under the Kids table. :) Silly Finn. But that means that I can sneak onto Finn's blog and

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Wow, what a week!Sunny weather, a huge thunderstorm, and an influx of just a few (!) stinging flies. Luckly, the thunderstorm AND the bugs have passed so now we're back to lovely, sunny weather. :)Check out these photos that the Beardsley family just sent us! See you guys next year :)

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Hi everyone,I had the BEST time this week! Look at me and my friends! We hung out a lot this week...plus we all got to play together on the beach!! We dug in the sand (we were making crab traps) and played in the waves :) Let's see, what else happened this week? ...Saturday & Sunday: Tons of people came into town for Memorial Day. I think that it's a holiday all about burgers and hot dogs, but

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What do think of our license plate? Accio Wand! It should say "Accio, Book #7".Sarah's so excited about Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows that she's having trouble sleeping!Sarah and Ken have figured out how to make wands that actually shoot things, so we're hosting a Dueling Club Party on Friday, July 20! Come at 8 pm and get sorted into a house. Compete for the glory of Hufflepuff,

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This summer, Sarah has expanded the activities at Beach Bag Books & Music! Check them out below and drop by for some fun every afternoon at 4 pm!Storytime EscapesTues./Thurs 4 p.m. – FREESit back and enjoy a quiet story with Finnegan the Newfoundland Dog. A great escape from the mid-day sun for young children. (recommended for ages 2–8)Hogwarts Activity Hour Wed. 4 p.m. – $5 materials feeGet

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Summer has arrived on the Outer Banks! The sand crabs and pelicans are back and the beaches are packed with sunbathers, surfers, and boogie boarders.People are eating ice cream and cheese steak and all kinds of delicious vacation-food.Stop by and share with me!!Love, Finn

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It's Memorial Day! A day for picnics, hamburgers, hot dogs, and maybe even some ice cream!YUM YUM YUM!Our store is so full and pretty! Sarah's been working very had and can't wait for you all to come and visit.See you soon!-Finn

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Hi everyone! We have some amazing new art at the store by artist, Bernard Re, Jr (www.globalhome.com)....Think quantam string theory meets Jackson Pollock....Think "The Force" as Obi Wan described it in Star Wars, "It's an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us. It binds the galaxy together."But no one can explain art like the artist himself. Here's what

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Hi everyone - Sarah, here! Not everyone who comes to the beach wants to loose themselves in the latest Janet Evanovich or Tom Clancy paperback. Many (like me!) are more inclined to delve into a biography, true-life adventure, or weird science story. Here are just a few to consider (in no particular order)! A Short History of Nearly Everything (Bill Bryson) Salt: A World History (Mark Kurlansky

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We're less than 100 days away from the release of Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows -- can you believe it?Sarah's favorite fan site www.The-Leaky-Cauldron.org has created a place that you can make your predictions about Book #7.It's an interactive quiz that will be updated with new questions every 20 days. Then, once the book's released, the person with the most correct answers will win.You can

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EXPELLIARMUS!We had our first Hogwarts Activity Hour today--we made our own magic wands--and it was SO MUCH FUN! Everyone ended up covered in glue, glitter, and paint but smiling and happily jinxing everything in our paths :)Enjoy the photos and drop by to make a wand yourself! (Fridays, 4 pm)

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How many glitter pens can YOU fit into a sandcastle mold? At least a million according to these two! :)The store is packed to the rafters this year...or will be as soon as the final five arcade games show up...but one of Sarah's favorite things are the Craft Bins.Here's how it works: We have rows upon rows of beads, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, foam cut-outs, flowers, gimp, paint, glue,

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What a wonderful week we've had!So many people came by to talk to us and look around the store--thank you so much!Tee-hee...I made a new Newfie friend this week, too! Can you guess which one I am? (shhh...I'm the little one)Let's see...Sarah asked me to let you know what this week's highlights were so here I go...BOOKS: Stories about the ocean seemed to be really popular especially "The Hungry

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Beach Bag Books & Music now has ARCADE GAMES!Sarah and Ken are VERY excited. They won't let me play yet...I'm waiting until they're busy on some June afternoon and then they will be mine...oh yes, they will be mine.:) FinnPS: Plus, here are some more pictures of the store, ready for the summer to begin!!

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Here are pictures of some of the awesome people that I met this week!

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Hi everyone, Sarah here:While Finn naps away the afternoon under the swing, I'm grabbing the keyboard to let you know what books we're most looking forward to this summer! Many of them are the next in a series, so now's the perfect time to catch up...FICTION"Obsession"--Jonathan Kellerman (3/27)"I Heard That Song Before"--Mary Higgins Clark (4/3)"Nineteen Minutes" -- Jodi Picoult (4/10)"The

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It's the week before Easter and I'm SO excited...there are going to be PEOPLE and DOGS and KIDS here next week.WOOF-HOOORRRAAAAYYYY-WOOF!!!! We'll be holding all of our activities during the first two weeks of April: Storytime, Beach Crafts, and our new Hogwarts Activity Hour. Check the posts below for times and dates.In honor of all the new friends I'm going to make next week, I thought I'd

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Check THIS out!!!The weather during the two weeks around Easter is supposed to be beautiful!If ya see a big, shaggy bear run up to you the beach...don't worry, it's just me!

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May the luck of the Irish be with you all day!!!So did you check out the Kelly's St. Pat's Day parade in Nag's Head last weekend? It was SO awesome! I met tons of great people (like Matt and his kids) and walked my paws off. :)I got attacked by a huge sand spur...actually it was mob of sand spurs. Un-fun. But Sarah & Ken saved me. And then I ate a hot dog. YUM!

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Happy Birthday to you,Happy Birthday to you,Happy Birthday to SA-RAH...Happy Birthday to you!Love, Finn

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My most favorite playmates in the world are Hannah and Dugan. They're golden retrievers and they live here all year long too–just like me! Their people, Vicki and Dick, hang around with Ken and Sarah so that gives me, Hannah, and her little brother Dugan plenty of time to fool around. Especially at the B-E-A-C-H! Hannah's a super-fast runner. She runs after tennis balls all the time while Dugan

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Hi everyone! We've had a really busy week moving shelves, reorganizing CDs, and adding TONS of fun new stuff to the store...actually Sarah and Ken have done most of the work, but I've been helping too! My tail is an excellent duster and I'm really good at helping to move the furniture :)The summer is almost here...I can't wait!! I wanted to let you all know about the new products that you'll

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Check out theseSummer Activities for Kidsat Beach Bag Books & MusicStorytime Escapes Tues./Thurs. 4 p.m. (FREE)Sit back and enjoy a quiet story with Finnegan the Newfoundland Dog. A great escape from the mid-day sun for young children. (Recommended for ages 2–8)Hogwarts Activity HourWed.. 4 p.m. ($5 materials fee)Get ready for the new Harry Potter book (coming out July 21, 2007) and make

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It's a chilly 34 degrees here on the Outer Banks today and Finnegan is curled up on the couch with his favorite toy, snoozing and watching Animal Planet. So I finally have a chance to sneak online and add my two cents to this blog! Finn generally hogs it all the time - he loves keeping in touch with everyone :) I just finished a wonderful pair books that I recommend for anyone looking for a

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Happy Birthday to Me!To celebrate my first birthday, Sarah and I put a ton of photos on this Blog! I don't remember being this small...but Ken says that it's true...weird....We're going to update it all summer with photos of people who come to visit us! So enjoy and check us out later for updates!The first photos are my first trip to the beach...I'm 7.5 weeks old.The next one is Sarah and me on

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Can you believe it? We finally have a title: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.And it'll be on-sale July 21, 2007!!Sarah's a HUMONGOUS Potter fan -- she's already planning a midnight party. You won't believe how much butterbeer she's ordered! I hear that there are going to be costumes, snacks, games, and maybe even the Weird Sisters! Wow!Watch this site for more details and don't forget to

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Sarah's just finished reading me the sixth Harry Potter book (HP and the Half Blood Prince), and I'm SO anxious for the next one that I can barely contain myself. Hang on, I need to run a few laps around the store....1, 2, 3, 4...woof, that's better. :)I just HAVE to talk to someone about how much I love Hagrid. And Fang, too...but Hagrid is awesome. I think it's great that Hagrid shows people

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What an amazing summer. The Outer Banks of North Carolina is the most awesome, most dog-friendly place on earth. Totally cool!My people own a store called Beach Bag Books & Music in the Corolla Light Town Center. We're right across from the Currituck Sound, which is my FAVORITE place to swim. And did you know that there are FISH in the water? Someday Sarah is going to let me chase them over to

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Who doesn’t like to cuddle up with a great book in the autumn (and of course their dog, cat, or goldfish)! Just pour yourself a mug of warm cider, give a treat to your furry (or scaly) companion and escape into a great story.(And there's something for EVERYONE in the family!) Historical Fiction–The Historian (Elizabeth Kostova)Science Fiction–The Traveler (John Twelve Hawks)Young Adult–Twilight (

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(Note from Sarah: Share your HP favorites in the comments section of this posting!)No one in this family can talk about anything but Harry Potter these days. You wouldn't believe the things that are being forgotten in the unceasing fantasizing...my special cookies, ordering music, my not-so-special cookies, oil changes, my back-from-the-beach cookies....Yikes!In order to get control of Sarah and

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Life is good here on the Outer Banks...8–9 am: Take a swim in the gorgeous Currituck Sound. My people and I walk on over to the historic Whalehead Club (there TONS of geese, but Sarah won't let me chase them...bummer). We play with a ball for a bit and then swim, swim, swim.And guess what! In August I FINALLY realized why Sarah and Ken keep throwing my favorite sticks into the water. They want me

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(Finn’s curled up in the back room for his morning nap, so he asked me to take over this part of his blog. Enjoy! –Sarah) These are the Top 10 books that are most likely to be full of sand and water-logged from the hot tub! Read below to see if your “Corolla classic” made the cut. Then add any other favorites and personal reviews in the “comments” section! Adult 1. The Memory Keeper’s

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In July I met New York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin! She came to the store to sign her new book, BABY PROOF. How cool is that?! The turn-out was amazing and we're hoping that it will be first of many exciting author visits. Thanks, Emily!Check our UPCOMING EVENTS section to find out about all the cool stuff that's in the works for next summer... (That's Ken and Sarah with Emily!)

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StorytimeCraft HourHogwarts Activity HourDetails on the posts above!

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Summer Hours: Monday – Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.www.ncbeaches.com/OuterBanks/Corolla/Shopping/BookStores/www.visitcurrituck.com/Shopping.cfmwww.visitnc.com/tools_property_detail.asp?propertyid=41381http://www.berklee.edu/bt/182/alumnotes.htmlhttp://corollacompanies.comCorolla Light Town Center (across from the Corolla Skatepark) • PO Box 212 • 1109 Ocean Trail • Corolla, NC • 252-453-2900

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