All The Buzz: "100 Things to Do in Bentonville/Rogers Before You Die" will be an exciting addition to any travel enthusiast's collection!

Why it matters: This guidebook, set to be released on September 1, offers a blend of travel tips and bucket list experiences, making it a valuable resource for both residents and visitors of Northwest Arkansas.

Between the covers: The book features a wide range of experiences across five categories: Food and Drink, Music and Entertainment, Sports and Recreation, Culture and History, and Shopping and Fashion.

And that's not all: With more than a hundred recommendations, this book will help you discover all that Bentonville and Rogers have to offer.

What they’re saying: Author Connie Fugedy Cottingham now lives in Pea Ridge and grew up in Rogers.

• The narrative format is designed to inspire to explore each location.

• Businesses did not pay to be in the book, and many will learn they were included when the book hits the shelves.

• Additional locations may be featured on Facebook or Instagram or mentioned in talks, or in future editions.

• Books will be sold in area stores, at book events, and online.

What’s next: Connie will be the guest speaker at the Downtown Rogers Merchant Meet-Up, which gathers from 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11, at Brick & Mortar, 120 W Walnut St., Rogers, AR.

Other Rogers book events include:

Friday, September 27, 6-7 p.m. - Meet the Author/ Book Signing at Kaleidoscope Collective, 109 W. Walnut Street

Monday, September 30 - Rotary Club of Downtown Rogers, Pub on the Bricks, 106 W Elm Street, Suite 100

Thursday, October 10 – Meet the Author/Book Signing at Nola's Pantry, 103 West Chestnut Street

Saturday, October 19, 12-1 pm - Meet the Author/ Book Signing at The Sage Elephant, 120 N 13th Street

Saturday, October 26, 1:30 to 4:30 pm -Book Discussion and Signing at Underbrush Books, 103 W Walnut Street