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Young Adult Book Excerpts Only is a group dedicated to young readers where they can find snips/excerpts from their favorite authors. At YABEO, readers can explore the excerpts to find new author or find out what books are about, and where to find them either in book stores or on the net, and discover books they might not have explored. This group would be great for other reading groups to find books for their members to read and perhaps include in their reading lists.
Our group is strictly member only and is moderated 24/7 by dedicated readers/authors, and will not accept objectionable posts. We have special events where authors will come and discuss their books and stories. Our aim is to give young readers a place where they can find great books. We welcome all young adult/teen authors and readers to join and experience the exciting world of books.
We really appreciate your help in getting the word out about our group. If you should have any questions, please email me at anytime.
Our group can be found at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/youngadultbookexcerptsonly/
Comments (0)Materials: Reader’s Guides, Teacher’s Guides, CDs with audio commentary, posters, and bookmarks. A limited number of Reader’s Guides in Spanish are available also. January through June 2008. Go to virginiafoundation.org/bookcenter and click on Big Read.
Comments (0)J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College will host another “2006-2007 Around The World Through Books” discussion on Thursday, October 18 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Gallery in Georgiadis Hall on the Parham Road Campus.
The session will feature the Dave Eggers novel What Is the What: The Autobiography of Valentino Achak Deng – based upon the real life story of a boy separated from his family after his village is destroyed in the Sudanese civil war.
The program is a free community event sponsored by JSRCC’s Cultural Enrichment Committee for the purpose of encouraging cultural diversity throughout the Reynolds campuses and communities. For more information about this event and the forum series please contact Randy Pittman at 804-523-5499 or visit http://www.reynolds.edu.
Comments (0)The Tuckahoe Fiction Readers Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 1 p.m. and @ 7:30 p.m. in our Conference Room to discuss a variety of fiction titles. We are always glad to see new faces, so join us! Call 270-9578, ext. 5 for information or visit our website at http://www.co.henrico.va.us/library. Our address is Tuckahoe Area Library, 1901 Starling Drive, Richmond.
Upcoming titles for discussion:
April 14—DAY OF THE LOCUST by Nathanael West
May 10—AMSTERDAM by Ian McEwan
June 14—BEL CANTO by Ann Patchett
July 12—LIFE OF PI by Yann Martel
August 9—TULIP FEVER by Deborah Moggach
Virginia Center for the Book Offers Free Great Gatsby materials.
Contact spcoleman@virginia.edu for free materials on the Great Gatsby: Reader’s Guides, Teacher’s Guides, audio essays by NEA Chairman Dana
Gioia, Robert Redford, Jim Lehrer, Gish Jen, Andrew Sean Greer, Maureen Corrigan, and Matthew Bruccoli.
Book Lovers of All Ages Invited to the 13th Annual Virginia Festival of the Book, March 21-25, 2007, Charlottesville. Five Days, Hundreds of Authors!
Tickets are still available for the March 21 Business Breakfast with baseball entrepreneur Mike Veeck and the March 24 Authors Reception.
All other events are free and open to the public with no registration required.
Program information can be found at http://www.vabook.org
Comments (0)CALLING ALL BOOK CLUBS! Mark your calendars for Richmond’s Literary Event.. The Junior League of Richmond’s 62nd Book & Author Dinner.
Web Tickets will be available on Thursday, February 1st, 2007 @ http://www.jlrichmond.org/richmond/npo.jsp?pg=specialevent1
Book Club Special - Book clubs can purchase a table of 10 for $550.00. This offer is good through April 1, 2007.
New - Tables of 10 may purchase bottle(s) of wine in advance.
Check the Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sunday, February 25th for an article with full author details.
Ensure the best seats by buying early!
Thank you - Contact Anne Poarch (Chair) for further information anne.poarch@morgankeegan.com or Becky Page (Assistant Chair) page4118@comcast.net.
Comments (0)We just finished reading Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. We were disappointed, found the book slow to engage. Our October selection is Surfacing by Margaret Atwood. We meet at the Barnes & Noble at 7 pm the last Monday night each month. We are open to new members. contact Sara Long at longsongs@hotmail.com if you are interested.
Comments (0)We just read Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison—not a book for the faint of heart—a harrowing story—especially when you know it is based on the author’s own childhood, but it is a wonderfully well written book and makes for a great discussion. Our October selection Nightman by James Pendleton and Jerome Johnson. The group is open to the public and meets on the second Tuesday of the month at the Powhatan Library at 10:00 am. Contact janeccarr@aol.com for more information.
Comments (0)Mystery Lovers is a casual, fun-loving book group meeting at Creatures n Crooks Bookshoppe in Carytown on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30PM. New members are always welcome! We focus entirely on the mystery genre and on having a good time. There will be snacks, lively discussions and lots of laughs. See you there!
Comments (0)The Tuckahoe Fiction Readers Group meets the 2nd Thursday of each month to discuss a variety of fiction titles. On December 14, we will have a book sharing session of favorite books.
On January 11, 2007, we will have a joint discussion of LITTLE WOMEN by Louisa May Alcott and MARCH by Geraldine Brooks. Meetings are @ 1 p.m and @ 7:30 p.m. in our Conference Room.
Please join us. New members are always welcome! Call 270-9578 for information. Find the Tuckahoe Area Library at 1901 Starling Dr. in Richmond.
http://www.co.henrico.va.us/library
The first Editions book club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:30 in the Huguenot Road Barnes and Noble. At our October meeting, with little acrimony and no blood, we somehow managed to choose the following 9 books from a list of 24. Feel free to join us! Contact Lois at traver00@comcast.net.
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