Katherine Devine is interested in getting some folks together to discuss The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion by Johnathan Haidt. The book has shaped a great deal of conversation about how we work together through our differences. From Rebecca Litchfield’s review in the London School of Economics Review of Books: “Audacious… what […]
Author: Douglas Charles Jackson
Roanoke VA based writer and community coach.
★ The Beauty of Impermanence: Barnhart memoir nominated
Frances Curtis Barnhart's The Beauty of Impermanence: A Woman's Memoir is not a memoir for women only. "Men like it, too," she says. "It applies to all of us in this time of uncertainty and stormy transition. So the time felt right to tell a story of personal transformation. "My journey has been wild with… Continue reading ★ The Beauty of Impermanence: Barnhart memoir nominated
★ Support local authors in the ‘People’s Choice’ category of the Library of Virginia’s 20th Annual Literary Awards
You can support local authors by voting in the People's Choice award categories of the Library of Virginia's 20th Annual Literary Awards. Both Beth Macy (Nonfiction: Truevine) and Elizabeth Poliner (Fiction: As Close to Us as Breathing) are in the running. Online voting is a quick process, but you do need a Google account to participate online. Alternatively a paper… Continue reading ★ Support local authors in the ‘People’s Choice’ category of the Library of Virginia’s 20th Annual Literary Awards
★ Home and away with Tracee de Hahn
Tracee de Hahn is the author of Swiss Vendetta, the first of the Agnes Lüthi mysteries published by St. Martins/Minotaur. Book two, A Well-Timed Murder, is scheduled for release in Feb 2018. She took a break from edits on her second book to talk with us about her inspirations. BOOK CITY ★ Roanoke: Let's start with your… Continue reading ★ Home and away with Tracee de Hahn
★ Roanoke Readers: The longstanding Salem Young Women’s Book Club
Founded in 1993, the Salem Young Women's Book Club actually began as the Salem Women's Book Club. When one generation invited in the next, they added the descriptor. With an atypical format, they're a well structured group, which contributes to a near quarter-century run. Current President Carol Buriak filled us in on how it all… Continue reading ★ Roanoke Readers: The longstanding Salem Young Women’s Book Club
★ Liz Long on local architecture and Hermione Granger
Liz Long is the author of the young adult series Heroes of Arcania and the Donovan Circus series. To set the stage for the READ LOCAL, Liz fittingly filled us in on local energies behind her work. BOOK CITY ★ Roanoke: With the recent Harry Potter Festival, another world merged with Downtown Roanoke. How about your work - what's the intersection… Continue reading ★ Liz Long on local architecture and Hermione Granger
★ Mary Clark Dalton on encouragement, youth, and Sheriff Andy Taylor
Henry County's Mary Clark Dalton has written seven books for children, including the Rainbow series. BOOK CITY ★ Roanoke: Tell me a little about one of the books you’re promoting at READ LOCAL. Mary Clark Dalton: How it All Started is the first book in my Rainbow's Promise series. The book is about a caterpillar, who, being the… Continue reading ★ Mary Clark Dalton on encouragement, youth, and Sheriff Andy Taylor
★ Dikkon Eberhart’s literary and spiritual memoir
Meet Dikkon Eberhart. The novelist and memoirist recently moved from Maine to Roanoke to be near his grandchildren. He quickly settled into a writing community. We learned a little more about him. Check out the interview below, and even better: pick up a copy of The Time Mom Met Hitler, Frost Came to Dinner, and I Heard the… Continue reading ★ Dikkon Eberhart’s literary and spiritual memoir
★ Carolyn Roth on stewardship, God and hard work
Dr. Carolyn A. Roth's writing is at the intersection of spirituality and environmental stewardship. Both a Master Gardener and a Tree Steward, she created the award winning Bible Garden at St. John Lutheran Church in Roanoke. At READ LOCAL, the nurse-psychologist will feature two books: Out of the Shadows: Exposing the Power of Bible Women, and God as Gardner: Exploring… Continue reading ★ Carolyn Roth on stewardship, God and hard work
★ NEWS #1: Welcome to BOOK CITY
The first newsletter just rolled out with our early tallies of progress. Read it here.
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