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Archive for April, 2008

Covered Wagon Women…

Monday, April 28th, 2008 Posted in Nonfiction | No Comments »

Well, even though I usually don't read nonfiction, I have been reading volume 9 of Covered Wagon Women.  It is fascinating. This multivolume set is made up of real diaries from women that made the trek west in a covered wagon.  The ...

Carl Hiaasen Visit

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Great news! Carol Hiaasen, author of novels for adults and teens, will be visiting Albion College (Albion, Michigan) on April 24, 7:00 p.m.  He will be speaking at the Goodrich Chapel and the presentation is free and open to the public.  ...

One more thing…

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

If you haven't read To Kill a Mockingbird yet...pick one up at your local branch.  There are lots of book discussion sessions left during April.  You just read the book and drop into a session.  At Bedford, our Film Book ...

Mockingbird Month…

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 Posted in Nonfiction, Programs | No Comments »

Whew! Been going to so many BIG READ events that I feel I am immersed in Harper Lee and her wonderful book.  Just finishing  Mockingbird: a Portrait of Harper Lee by Charles Shields. He does a remarkable job chronicling Harper ...