Here Be Books is holding their Semi-Annual Clearance Book Sale Saturday, Nov 14 thru Saturday, Nov 21, 2009.

As usual, there will be 100’s of hardback and paperback books on sale, including:

• Hardback books for $1 each
• Paperback books for 50 cents each

Don’t miss this incredible sale!  You’re sure to find something good!

While you’re here, check out our selection of board games and card games!

Hours: 10 am to 5:30 pm Tuesday thru Saturday

Meet the author of Epitaph, D. Clayton Meadows, at Here Be Books, Saturday, September 12 October 10 from 1 to 3 pm. (Sorry. We had to reschedule because the publisher sent the wrong books.)

Written in brief episodes, Epitaph tells the dramatic tale of Russian and American submariners who set out to thwart a terrorist plot to detonate a nuclear device placed at the base of Ellis Island, during the Cuban Missile Crisis. With every turn of the submarines’ screws, Epitaph’s tension torques as the commanders converge in the cold waters of New York Harbor in this sequel to Of Ice and Steel.

Once again, Don Meadows has come to us with another story relative to our times, involving the some of the characters from his previous book. Like Clancy, Don has hit a home run with a fictional account, and technically accurate thriller, about the men and machines of the deep: submarines. You will not be disappointed!

- Wayne Frey, author of Russian Submarines: Guardians of the Motherland

About the Author: D. Clayton Meadows spent 22 years in the Armed Services. He has served with distinction in four U.S. Navy Nuclear submarines. After the 9-1-1 attacks, he joined the South Carolina Army National Guard, where he was the gunner on the M1A1 Main Battle Tank with the 1/263rd Armored.  He now spends his time writing in Charleston, South Carolina, where he lives with his wife and children. Epitaph is his second book.

Learn more about Epitaph and D. Clayton Meadows at his web site at dclaytonmeadows.com.

Avast! Here be the chance to infuse yer everyday conversations wi’ romance, danger, an’ jus’ plain fun fer a day. It be called “International Talk Like a Pirate Day.” Arrr! I suppose ye be wonderin’ why thar be such a silly holiday. Well, the answer, me inquisitive friend, be in the question itself: because it be silly and fun.

Here Be Monetary Encouragement to Join the Fun

On Saturday, September 19, the official Talk Like a Pirate Day holiday, to be encouragin’ ye further to join us in our day of fun, we’ll giv’ ye 10% off yer used-book and game plunder if ye talk to us like ye’ve sailed the high seas. Avast! Ye can’t find a bett’r deal ‘an that if you sail the seven seas!

How To Talk Like a Seafarin’ Hearty Available Now at Here Be Books

Tis yer pirate speech a wee bit rusty? Hav’ ye nerespoken like a sea dog before? Avast! We be havin’ some help fer ye. It be our FREE guide: How to Talk Like a Seafarin’ Hearty.  Available exclusively at Here Be Books.

Advantages of Talkin’ Like an Ol’ Sea Dog for a Day

Here’s some advice from syndicated columnist Dave Barry that will help ye see the advantages of talkin’ like an ol’ sea dog for a day:

To prepare for Talk Like a Pirate Day, you should practice incorporating pirate terminology into your everyday speech. For example, let’s consider a typical conversation between two co-workers in a business office:

BOB: Hi. Mary.

MARY: Hi, Bob. Have you had a chance to look at the Fennerman contract?

BOB: Yes, and I have some suggestions.

MARY: OK, I’ll review them.

Now let’s see how this same conversation would sound on Talk Like a Pirate Day:

BOB: Avast, me beauty.

MARY: Avast, Bob. Is that a yardarm in your doubloons, or are you just glad to see me?

BOB: You are giving me the desire to haul some keel.

MARY: Arrrrr.

As you can see, talking like a pirate will infuse your everyday conversations with romance and danger. So join the movement! On Sept. 19, do not answer the phone with ”hello.” Answer the phone with ”Ahoy me hearty!” If the caller objects that he is not a hearty, inform him that he is a scurvy dog (or, if the caller is female, a scurvy female dog) who will be walking the plank off the poop deck and winding up in Davy Jones’ locker, sleeping with the fishes…

Pirate Game Night

To continue th’ celebration o’ Talk Like a Pirate Day we`ll be hostin’ Pirate Game Night on Satterdee, Septembree 19, 2009 from 6 pm until whenere. Nay only will th’ participants sound, an’ perhaps dress, like gentleman o’ fortunes, but all games ortin’ ta be somehow swashbuckler related, involvin’, ships, maps, buried treasure, pirates, buccaneers, dice, knuckle bones, etc. We be havin’ on hand:

• Pirate’s Cove
• Dread Pirate
• Scurvy Musketeers of the Spanish Main

Brin’ yer swashbuckler brogue, a pirate game t’ play (if ye be havin’ one) an’ foldin’ chairs if ye be havin’ `em. Feel free t’ wear yer best gentleman o’ fortune finery as well, if ‘t will help ye get in th’ spirit. (Costumes be nay required.) [translation]

Sign up now to reserve your seat at Dungeons & Dragons Game Day, Saturday, September 19 at Here Be Books & Games. The fun starts at 1:00 pm. Just drop by Here Be Books or call us and let us know you want to play. Seating is limited, so sign up early.

Join in the fun as we celebrate the release of Dungeon Master’s Guide 2, packed with new options for your Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition game.

In the spirit of Dungeon Mastering, we’re giving you the opportunity to create and show off your very own adventure! Work as a team to build encounters using the materials provided. After your team has finished, play another team’s adventure or DM the one your team created. We provide you with everything you need — maps, miniatures, monster stats, and how-to instructions. Just bring your imagination, a pencil or pen, and some dice!

Just for playing, you’ll take home the pregenerated character sheet and a miniature of the character you played. If you DM the game, you’ll take home a poster map of the encounter areas and a pack of monster miniatures used in the adventure.

This is a very special activity that has never before been a part of Worldwide D&D Game Day! But don’t worry if you just want to play; you can participate in as much or as little of the adventure-building activity as you want. Nothing, however, beats the satisfaction of hearing another team howl in terror as they fight the foes and traps you placed for them!

A Passage Into Mystery is a special team-created 6th-level adventure that uses tiles from DU3 Caves of Carnage and monsters from the Monster Manual: Legendary Evils miniatures expansion. Come out on September 19 and be a part of the adventure!

New Games Expected or Just Arrived

• Adventures in Fairyland (little girls will love this! - the fairies are sooo pretty)
• Bang! 4th Edition
• Bang! Dodge City Expansion
• Bang! The Bullet
• Beetlez
• Bootleggers
• Carcassonne The Big Box 2
• Dominion: Intrigue
• Farfalia
• Ghost Stories
• Luca Citta
• Oriente
• Ostrakon
• Quo Vadis? Caesar’s Roman Senate
• Race for the Galaxy: Rebel vs. Imperium
• Space Alert
• Steam
• Ubongo Duel
• Word Jam
• unique polyhedral dice sets
• variety of Tarot card decks (we have open copies of many of them so you can look at the cards)

Summer is here. What better way to while away the hot afternoon hours than playing a game in air conditioned comfort? So, to help you have fun and stay cool this summer, we’re introducing Afternoon Game Days at Here Be Books & Games.  Admission is FREE.  Come by yourself^* or bring a friend or two along. Adults and kids 10 and up welcome. (^*Kids under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.)

Here’s how it works:

You show up and we play games.

What could be easier than that?  Ok, well, I thought a theme might be good, too. So each week we’ll introduce a new set of games.  You don’t have to already know a game to play: we’ll teach you how.  That’s part of the fun: learning a new game.  The other part is laughing, making new friends, and just having a good time in general.

New themes still to be determined.

What to bring: if you have folding chairs, please bring ‘em.  Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase at the store.

When: Thursdays, July 23 thru August 13,  1pm to 5pm.

Where: Here Be Books & Games, 4650 Ladson Road, Summerville, SC

If you have any comments, questions, suggestions, etc. give Tina a call at (843) 695-1498.  You can also post comments here.

Get brand new material from a variety of roleplaying game publishers for FREE! Just drop by and take your pick. The goal of Free RPG Day: inspire gamers to play new roleplaying games (RPGs). Free RPG Day only happens once a year, so don’t miss out.

Yes, it’s totally FREE.  These are new games and gaming materials from a variety of roleplaying game publishers, including:

• Chessex
• Claymore Entertainment
• Exile Game Studios
• Fantasy Flight Games
• Goodman Games
• Lone Wolf
• Mongoose
• Paizo
• Q-Workshop
• Troll Lord Games
• White Wolf
• Wizards of the Coast

Examples of items you’ll be able to choose from, include:

• Dice
• Intro to Dragon Warriors
• Hero Lab demo with unique data files
• Corporation: Grab the Cache
• Castles & Crusades Quickstart and Adventure
• Hero’s Handbook, 4th Edition and Hearts of Chaos Adventure
• Rogue Trader: Forsaken Bounty RPG Adventure
• Khyber’s Harvest, 2nd Level Adventure
• Hollow Earth Expedition Adventure
• Paranoia: Citizen’s Guide to Surviving Alpha Complex
• Pathfinder Bonus Bestiary
• Sin Eaters, Geist RPG Quickstart
• GURPS Lite, 4th Edition
• … and more.

How does it work?  Just drop by Saturday, June 20 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and make your choice.  Quantities are limited. First come, first pick.  We do have multiple copies of all items, some more than others.  The number of items you can choose will be determined that day.  You can help us gauge expected turn-out by giving us a call or dropping by and letting us know you’re planning to attend.

We may run some games that day, too.  Depends on if we can drum up some GMs. If you’re interested in running a game on Free RPG day, give Tim a call right away.

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Location: Here Be Books & Games
4650 Ladson Road, Suite I
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-1498

Summer is here. What better way to while away the hot afternoon hours than playing a game in air conditioned comfort? So, to help you have fun and stay cool this summer, we’re introducing Afternoon Game Days at Here Be Books & Games.  Admission is FREE.  Come by yourself^* or bring a friend or two along. Adults and kids 10 and up welcome. (^*Kids under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.)

Here’s how it works:

You show up and we play games.

What could be easier than that?  Ok, well, I thought a theme might be good, too. So each week we’ll introduce a new set of games.  You don’t have to already know a game to play: we’ll teach you how.  That’s part of the fun: learning a new game.  The other part is laughing, making new friends, and just having a good time in general.

Here are my proposed themes (these could change if I get better ideas or special requests):

• Thursday, June 11: Flavors of Fluxx. Includes: Fluxx 4.0, Family Fluxx, EcoFluxx, Zombie Fluxx, Monty Python Fluxx and Espanol Fluxx.
• Thursday, June 18: Train Games. Includes: Transamerica, Ticket to Ride, USA 1910 Expansion, Ticket to Ride Europe, Ticket to Ride Marklin Edition and Ticket to Ride The Card Game.
• Thursday, June 25: Cooperative Operative. Includes cooperative games (players works together against the board, we all win together or lose together): Pandemic, Red November, Battlestar Gallactica, and others as I think of them and/or acquire them.
• Thursday, July 2: Trading’s the Game. Includes: Bohnanza, Oltre Mare, Pit…

What to bring: if you have folding chairs, please bring ‘em.  Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase at the store.

When: Thursdays, June 11 thru July 2,  1pm to 5pm.

Where: Here Be Books & Games, 4650 Ladson Road, Summerville, SC

If you have any comments, questions, suggestions, etc. give Tina a call at (843) 695-1498.  You can also post comments here.

Here Be Books will be holding their semi-annual clearance book sale Saturday, May 9 thru Saturday, May 16, 2009.

As usual, there will be 100’s of hardback and paperback books on sale, including:

• Clearance Hardback books for $1 each
• Paperback books for 50 cents each

Don’t miss this incredible sale!  You’re sure to find something good!

While you’re here, check out our selection of board games and card games!

Hours: 10 am to 5:30 pm Tuesday thru Saturday

Grab your trusty dice and prepare to test your mettle against evil creatures while in pursuit of an ambitious book thief in celebration of Worldwide Dungeons & Dragons Game Day. Beware, this chase could lead you straight into the jaws of an ancient… (Oops, I almost let the monster out of the bag.) Whether you’re new to the game or a veteran roleplayer, we’ll have everything you need to embark on an all-new adventure! Admission is FREE, but space is limited. So sign up now to reserve your spot. Games start at 1:00pm.

Adventure Preview

In Journey Through the Silver Caves, an ambitious kobold wyrmpriest named Sarna has stolen an ancient book of prophecy belonging to the people of the fortress of Albura. Recent orc raids have threatened the fortress, and the advice in the book has been instrumental in allowing its stalwart defenders to hold off the raiders. The folk of the keep suspect that the wyrmpriest might be in league with the orcs, and offer a reward if the you can recover the stolen book.

Journey Through the Silver Caves is designed for five pre-generated characters of 5th level:

• Althaea, Eladrin wizard
• Arjhana, Dragonborn rogue
• Chance, Tiefling warlord
• Eomer, Dwarf paladin
• Uthal, Goliath barbarian

How to Sign Up

To reserve your seat for DnD Game Day, drop by Here Be Books and tell us you want to sign up.  It’s as easy as that. Just don’t wait too long, space is limited. Last D & D Game Day all spaces were filled by players who signed up early. We, unfortunately, did not have any spots left for last-minute attendees.  So, please sign up ASAP.

What to Bring

Bring yourself and your favorite dice if you have some.  If not, don’t worry about it, you can borrow some of ours for the day. We’ll provide your character sheet & miniature, which you’ll get to keep for participating.

Questions? Give us a call at (843) 695-1498 during store hours (Tues. - Sat. 10am to 6pm).

Author, Nash Wilder will be on hand Saturday, May 30 from 1pm to 3pm to chat with readers and sign his book, Lavinia.

About Lavinia:

On a trip to Charleston in search of his brother, Adam Shiloh and his faithful slave Tamba stop over at Six Mile House where Adam meets the enchanting Lavinia Fisher.

This historical novel is based on the true story of legendary Lavinia Fisher who was hanged for murder in 1820 along with her husband John Fisher and other members of the Six Mile House Gang.  Lavinia’s ghost is said to haunt Charleston’s Unitarian Cemetery where she is buried and the old jail on Magazine Street where she was held before her trial and execution.

Was Lavinia the murderess history paints her as or just a victim of circumstance?

Please see the game night page (listed under Pages at right) for current information on Game Night at Here Be Books.  First Saturday of Every Month at 6:00 pm.

Grab your trusty dice and prepare to battle wicked fiends and thwart dark plots in celebration of Worldwide Dungeons & Dragons Game Day. Come try out the new races (such as the gnome) and the new classes (like the invoker and barbarian) introduced in the newly released Player’s Handbook 2. Whether you’re new to the game or a veteran roleplayer, we’ll have everything you need to embark on an all-new adventure! Admission is FREE, but space is limited. So sign up now to reserve your spot. Games start at 1:00pm.

Adventure Preview

One Dark Night in Weeping Briar – A stormy night, an empty town, and a small girl that holds the key to the strange disappearances. A 2- 3 hour adventure for 5 pregenerated 11th-level characters drawing on options from Player’s Handbook 2 and other upcoming products. The cast of characters include:

• Ilvarra, drow avenger
• Markaria, tiefling invoker
• Roswyn, gnome bard
• Squeaks, warforged barbarian
• Balasar, dragonborn paladin (uses material from the upcoming Divine Power product)

In addition to the adventure, there’s a trivia activity sheet. Test your knowledge of 4th Edition releases since the game’s launch.

How to Sign Up

To reserve your seat for DnD Game Day, drop by Here Be Books and tell us you want to sign up.  It’s as easy as that. Just don’t wait too long, space is limited.

What to Bring

Bring yourself and your favorite dice if you have some.  If not, don’t worry about it, you can borrow some of ours for the day. We’ll provide your character sheet, miniature, etc.

Questions? Give us a call at (843) 695-1498 during store hours (Tues. - Sat. 10am to 6pm).

Come join us for Game Night at Here Be Books. Make new friends, socialize and have some fun. You can learn a new game or play an old favorite; either way you’re sure to have a good time.

When: Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 6 p.m.

Where: Here Be Books at 4650 Ladson Road, Suite I, Summerville, SC [map]

Requests to Play

We’ve had requests for players to play:

• Pinochle
• Scrabble
• Killer Bunnies
• Euchre
• Dungeons and Dragons
• Game of Thrones

I’m certain we’ll be playing other games, too!

More New Games Just Arrived

More games have arrived and are ready for sale and play, including:

• Agricola
• Prophecy
• Saboteur
• No Thanks!
• Genji
• Scurvy Musketeers B-Movie Card
• Bootleggers

There’s never a shortage of stuff to play at Game Night. You’re welcome to bring your favorite game(s) along to play, too!

What kinds of games do we play?

Last month we played:

• Settlers of Catan
• Zombi Fluxx
• Tanz der Hornochsen (Dance of the Bullheads)
• Upwords
• Scrabble Me!
• Agricola

If you have a favorite game you’d like to play, bring it with you.

You don’t have to know a game to play it: we’ll teach you.  I’ve learned at least one new game at every Game Night.  The object is to have fun. We could all use a little more fun in our lives.  Best of all, it’s FREE!

What to Bring

Bring a folding chair if you have one. Don’t worry if you don’t, just bring yourself.  Drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the store or you can bring your own. Feel free to bring any games you might want to play, too.

Children’s author Angela Morrow will be at Here Be Books, Saturday, February 7 from 3 pm to 5 pm to read her new story “The Crow Brothers on Farm Hill” and sign books.

About the Book

Unleash your imagination and prepare for the Greatest Fairy Tale Ever Told….. This heartwarming tale promises laughter, charm, suspense, courage and compassion. It’s a wonderful story to read for all ages. It’s harvest time on Farm Hill. Farmer Fred grew the best tasting greens in the land. However, when the long awaited morning comes, there is a devastating surprise for Farmer Fred. It is catastrophic. His vegetables are squashed, squished and squelched. No one has a clue who, what, how and why his crops are ruined. With time running out, anticipation is high for the best harvest ever. Can Farmer Fred put an end to this madness before there are no edible plants left on his farm?

About the Author

Before concentrating on creating books for children, Angela had a career in banking and finance. She is a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administrative Services.  She resides in Charlotte, North Carolina with her husband and their two children.
Angela never planned on writing books until the birth of her daughter.  Reading became a part of her life. The more she read, the more she was inspired to write.  Now writing children fairy tales makes her Life complete. She is doing exactly the kind of Work she wants to do.
Angela is also the owner of an on-line magazine written by and for young scholars. The first issue will be published on line January  2009 at thirst4reading.com.

Come join us for Game Night at Here Be Books. Make new friends, socialize and have some fun. You can learn a new game or play an old favorite; either way you’re sure to have a good time.

When: Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 6 p.m.

Where: Here Be Books at 4650 Ladson Road, Suite I, Summerville, SC [map]

Requests to Play

We’ve had requests for players to play:

• Pinochle
• Scrabble
• Killer Bunnies
• Euchre
• Dungeons and Dragons

I’m certain we’ll be playing other games, too!

New Games Just Arrived and Waiting Eagerly to Be Played

We’ve recently received a whole stack of demo games including most of the Ticket to Ride line of games by Days of Wonder, lots of stuff by Looney Labs and some great games by Z-Man Games.   We’ll certainly have no shortage of stuff to play - not that we ever do have a shortage of games. Chairs, however… we have run out of.

What kinds of games do we play?

All kinds, including: group games, card games, board games, dice, strategy games, you name it. Last month we played:

• Bohnanza (twice)
• Carcassonne (twice)
• Citadel
• Citadels
• Metro
• Scattergories
• Transamerica
• Pandemic (twice)
• Rummicube (twice)
• Thurns and Taxis
• TransAmerica

We also had a record turnout: 19 people!

If you have a favorite game you’d like to play, bring it with you.

You don’t have to know a game to play it: we’ll teach you.  I’ve learned at least one new game at every Game Night.  The object is to have fun. We could all use a little more fun in our lives.  Best of all, it’s FREE!

What to Bring

Bring a folding chair if you have one. Don’t worry if you don’t, just bring yourself.  Drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the store or you can bring your own. Feel free to bring any games you might want to play, too.

Come join us for Game Night at Here Be Books. Make new friends, socialize and have some fun. You can learn a new game or play an old favorite; either way you’re sure to have a good time.

When: Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 6 p.m.

Where: Here Be Books at 4650 Ladson Road, Suite I, Summerville, SC [map]

Requests to Play

We’ve had requests for players to play:

• Pinochle
• Scrabble
• Killer Bunnies
• Euchre

I’m certain we’ll be playing other games, too!

New Games Just Arrived and Waiting Eagerly to Be Played

We’ve recently received a whole stack of demo games including most of the Ticket to Ride line of games by Days of Wonder, lots of stuff by Looney Labs and some great games by Z-Man Games.   We’ll certainly have no shortage of stuff to play - not that we ever do have a shortage of games. Chairs, however… we have run out of.

What kinds of games do we play?

All kinds, including: group games, card games, board games, dice, strategy games, you name it. Examples include:

• Apples to Apples
• Bohnanza
• Canasta
• Citadels
• Cranium
• Euchre
• Farkle
• Hearts
• Last Night on Earth
• Pinochle
• Pirate’s Cove
• Scrabble
• Spades
• Transamerica
• Tsuro
• Unexploded Cow
• Zooloretto

… and lots more! If you have a favorite game you’d like to play, bring it with you.

You don’t have to know a game to play it: we’ll teach you.  I think I’ve learned at least one new game at every Game Night.  The object is to have fun. We could all use a little more fun in our lives.  Best of all, it’s FREE!

What to Bring

Bring a folding chair if you have one. Don’t worry if you don’t, just bring yourself.  Drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the store or you can bring your own. Feel free to bring any games you might want to play, too.

Come join us for Game Night at Here Be Books. Make new friends, socialize and have some fun. You can learn a new game or play an old favorite; either way you’re sure to have a good time.

We’ve had requests for players to play:

• Pinochle
• Scrabble
• Killer Bunnies
• Euchre

I’m certain we’ll be playing other games, too!  We’re also expecting demos of all the Ticket to Ride games and its expansions.  I don’t think they’ll be here by this Saturday, but definitely in time for next month’s Game Night.

What kinds of games do we play? All kinds, including: group games, card games, board games, dice, strategy games, you name it. Examples include:

• Apples to Apples
• Bohnanza
• Canasta
• Citadels
• Cranium
• Euchre
• Farkle
• Hearts
• Last Night on Earth
• Pinochle
• Pirate’s Cove
• Scrabble
• Spades
• Transamerica
• Tsuro
• Unexploded Cow
• Zooloretto

… and lots more! If you have a favorite game you’d like to play, bring it with you.

You don’t have to know a game to play it: we’ll teach you.  I think I’ve learned at least one new game at every Game Night.  The object is to have fun. We could all use a little more fun in our lives.  Best of all, it’s FREE!

Bring a folding chair if you have one. Don’t worry if you don’t, just bring yourself.  Drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the store or you can bring your own.

Christine W. Hampton and Rosalee W. Washington will be on hand Saturday, December 6 from 1 pm to 3 pm to sign copies of their book, The History of Lincolnville, South Carolina.

About the Book

A place of refuge for former slaves was founded in 1867 just one mile outside of Summerville: Lincolnville, South Carolina.  Here former slaves built homes, schools, and churches to provide them strength and comfort.  Despite many challenges, the town has survived more than 150 years and has produced many remarkable individuals who have received acclaim for their accomplishments throughout the United States.

This history, lovingly compiled and written by two native daughters of Lincolnville, traces all aspects of the town and provides details never before recorded. It is an important addition to Lowcountry and South Carolina history.