For more information about the Concord Public Library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net.Fat Is The New 30: The Sweet Potato Queen's Guide to Coping with (the Crappy Parts) of Life2012, 254 pagesNonfictionThe Sweet Potato Queen movement began with the author and a few of her southern belle friends, sporting tiaras, majorette boots and sequins everywhere, getting their sparkle on… 0

This time of year, I can't help but think back to the sage words of the public address announcer from 1993's seminal basketball video game NBA Jam. Few could forget the silky voice that once cautioned America: "He's heating up!"Well, we're all heating up now. By the time you read this, summer… 0

Downtown Concord will be transformed into a wonderland Friday during Midsummer Night Magic! Concord's annual solstice event is back. Here's what will be going down during the event: 0

We hit the streets to find the pulse of Concord's vibrant yardsaling community and jam our finger squarely upon it. What were people buying? What were they selling? How much does a used VHS tape go for these days? These questions begged to be answered.We've always had a penchant for yard saling. Maybe it's… 0

It's time for our most eagerly anticipated issue of each year - the Cappies! We asked you, our readers, to vote for the best of the Concord's businesses, from restaurants to roofers, doctors to dog groomers and almost everything else our fair city has to offer. Now, we've the results compiled, tabulated… 0

Loudon Road offers endless retail and entertainment options, from fast food to movies to traditional Nepali groceries to pizza.Wait, what? Did we say traditional Nepali groceries?We sure did. One of Concord's hidden gems is the Katmandu Snack Shop, located inside the Sunoco gas station at 114 Loudon Road. The convenience… 0

Dear Insiders,I worked at Rich's Department Store for 16 of the 18 years it was open. I took a chance at opening my own clothing store, and when that didn't work out, I was welcomed back into the company.During the time I worked there, my father died, and my brother was in a devastating accident. The company, management and the people I worked with were amazing, and very… 0

Eternity hangs for a moment over the water before being released. The rope swings back before a 12-year-old young girl in an orange bikini grasps the rough coil between her hands, hoists it up the hill and plunges out - the moment stretching for what seems like forever - and for a second."You can see it in your… 0

red river theatresAttention cinephiles: There is a special treat in store for you if you stop by Red River Theatres' record sale during Market Days. Aside from offerings of DVDs, VHS tapes and records (all graciously donated by the public), they are also selling off their entire inventory of movie posters. That's over 300 posters! James Franco fans rejoice; since he starred in… 0

Hello there, fair readers, and welcome to the Concord Insider's annual guide to Market Days."And just what is Market Days?" you may be asking yourself, "and why should I give a rat's behind?"Lucky for you, reader, we're here to enlighten you: Market Days is the biggest and best party… 0