Accent on Books
artisan bookselling since 1983
Page Two
wherein you meet the booksellers and the featured store sections
Your booksellers are:
Lewis Sorrells
Lewis started his bookselling career at B. Dalton's in the Asheville Mall, before founding Accent on Books with partner Bill Asher in 1983. He is married to the extraordinary Mary, who is a teacher. He is the father of two grown children and doting grandpa of Davian and new baby Tova.
Patrick Covington
Patrick originally hails from Charlotte but spent his summers in Montreat. He came to Accent soon after its founding and is the other co-owner. He is sometimes seen acting in community theatres in the area and is active in several local non-profits.
Byron Ballard
Byron is a writer and theatre person and came to Accent when her daughter went to pre-school in 1995. She's the events coordinator, card buyer and promotions geek.
Rebecca Meadows
Rebecca has worked professionally in theatre and film and came to the store as the child of a long line of local merchants. She's the Special Orders wiz and a great problem solver. Plus, she knows the stock better than anyone else!
And welcome to our shelves--don't you love that new book smell?
We try not to play favorites but...
we're awfully fond of:
~Religion and Spirituality~
(which includes everything from Bible and Buddhism
to Wicca and Zoroaster)
~Gardening~
~Psychology and Self-Help~
and don't miss our magical
~Children's section~