If you haven’t heard the sad news, Creatures ‘n Crooks in Carytown will be closing at the end of the month.  A big farewell event is planned.  I wouldn’t miss it, and neither should you.  This town is blessed with many fine booksellers like Ward at Chop Suey and Kelly at Fountain Books, but Lelia at CnC has a special place in my heart, and there’s not too many Republicans I’m not related to you can say that about.  Drop by and give her a big hug.  This is also one of your last chances to pet one of the best shop cats in Richmond—Hamilton.  There will be oodles of writers there mingling and being writerly, serious bargains on books, frivolity, refreshment, trained seals, and a working holo-deck.  Please come.  Saturday, 1-4 pm Creatures ‘n Crooks in Carytown Court (NE corner next to Subway).  Here’s a more complete story on the event.