The book to be read for the November Read and Feed at the MACK is The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith.

Jean and Walter Wist will host the November Read and Feed which will take place on Thursday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m.

This is a novel about a woman in Botswana who uses her inheritance to start a women's detective agency. She is not sure she will be a success but she is intelligent, has excellent intuition, perseverance and a keen knowledge of the human mind and heart. She has a strong sense of right and wrong and a personality that inspires trust in nearly all that meet her.

Call the MACK at 864-852-3216 to sign up for the Read and Feed.

Christmas is just around the corner and it is time to start thinking about buying gifts for your loved ones. The Gallery Shop at the MACK is open Monday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. They will also be open on Thursday, November 7th during the Artist Reception. They have many beautiful items hand crafted by local artisans. Make it a point to stop in regularly to see what new treasures are on sale. You are sure to find just the right gift for someone on your Christmas list.