Author Event! - Beth DeCarbo

Join us for an author visit from Beth DeCarbo - she will have a discussion and then sign copies of her debut book 'Mom and Pop Hardware.'

About the Book: Set in McPherson, Kansas, the narrative centers around Bethy’s father, a gregarious man who could talk the hide off a cow, and her mother, a woman whose quiet strength belies a tragic past. A revolving cast includes Bethy’s prankster brother,an eccentric Aunt Tootsie, and her self-declared wingman Arthur. But beneath the humor and hijinks lies a deeper story. As both stores struggle to survive changing times, Bethy confronts the hard truth that not all stories have tidy endings. DeCarbo’s memoir is a loving tribute to a bygone era of small-town America—and to the grit, grace, and stubborn charm of the people who keep Main Street alive.

About the Author: Beth DeCarbo is freelance journalist whose work has
appeared in The Washington Post, The Boston Globe
and The Wall Street Journal. She currently resides in
western South Carolina and continues to put her
hardware skills to use with various DIY projects.