After

months of anticipation, Barnes & Noble is set to open

its doors next Wednesday in Fayetteville.

The

book-selling giant's new store is located at 1415 Ga.

Highway 85 north, across he street from the Fayette

Pavilion.

Next

Tuesday, the store holds a special preview party from 6-9

p.m. A part of the proceeds from any sales at the party

will go to the Fayette County Community Literacy Action

Program.

Residents

who want to attend the event should call 770-716-2593 to

add their name to the list. Admission is free.

Assistant

store manager Jackie Graham said eight authors will be

signing books at the events, along with many activities

for the kids.

"Winnie

the Pooh will be there and we'll also have storytelling

and crafts," Graham said.

Once the

store is open, it will be a lively center for all things

literary in the county.

Graham said

a writer's group will form, along with several different

book clubs. On Sundays, soft music will play during

coffee time to provide a gentle background to shopping

and reading.

The store

features a Starbucks for residents who enjoy a mocha with

their Mary Higgins Clark and book signings will be a

regular event.

The store

opens officially at 9 a.m. Wednesday.