Our things literary.
A conversation with the thoughtful and prolific Cathryn Hankla adds to our collective thinking around Identity and Action. In this season in the podcast, we're taking a look at our engagement with the written word—how it shapes our sense of self and how we put that into action in the world around us. Cathryn Hankla… Continue reading ★ Cathryn Hankla on roaming with the self through books and LOST PLACES (Podcast Episode 1.5)
While you're out and about at Downtown Roanoke's annual Sidewalk Sale, stop off at Book No Further, Roanoke's independent book store. Use this handy guide to time your visit to meet a new or favorite local author. But a book. Get it signed. See who else happened to stop by. Have a book conversation. Right… Continue reading ★ A little sidewalk, a lot of books and authors – Saturday 8/10
Identity and Action: A conversation with Star City Reads' Marissa Mazek Blankinship continues season one of the BOOK CITY ★ Roanoke podcast. This season, we're taking a look at our engagement with the written word—how it shapes our sense of self and how we put that into action in the world around us. What we read,… Continue reading ★ I might as well be hugging a book: Star City Reads’ Marissa Mazek Blankinship (Podcast Episode 1.4)
Beth Macy's Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors and the Drug Company that Addicted America gets a paperback release today. Mark the occasion with an update from the author at a Book No Further event Thursday, August 8. 7 PM, Thursday, August 8 Community High School 302 Campbell Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24013 ★ Add the Facebook event… Continue reading ★ Macy’s DOPESICK out in paperback. In-town appearance Thursday, Aug 8
The National Book Foundation, presenter of the National Book Awards, is bringing two of its awarded authors for a free event at the Melrose Library on Thursday, August 29th. This is being made possible because of the foundation's ongoing relationship with the City of Roanoke Public Libraries and the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing… Continue reading ★ Melrose Library to host Summer with the National Book Awards – AUG 29
Every summer, friendly seeming faces pop up on the Hollins campus. Some are those of returning students in the Children’s Literature and Children's Book Illustration Program. (The first program of its kind hosts writers, illustrators, teachers and lovers of children’s literature in a corner of the bucolic campus every summer.) As Tinker Creek tinkles… Continue reading ★ Familiar characters visit Hollins campus
Identity and Action: Season one of the BOOK CITY ★ Roanoke podcast continues with a conversation with Bryan Hancock, the founder and host of Soul Sessions, Roanoke's open-mic spoken word evening. Also known as performer Harvest Blaque, Hancock has built a supportive and inclusive environment for sharing original work and celebrating others. This season of… Continue reading ★ Sharing the Human Experience with Soul Sessions’ Bryan Hancock (Podcast Episode 1.3)
Worried that you might have missed something on the blog? BOOK CITY ★ Roanoke releases a monthly compendium of good things happening around books in the region. Find it here. It's a handy email newsletter to which you can subscribe. Have bookish friends who should be in the know? Forward it to others!
July 30 ★ Little Free Library Dedication, 2 PM at Walrond Park, 6824 Walrond Dr. July 31 ★ Soul Sessions Summer Finale, 8 PM at Morning Brew (Taubman Museum)August 1 ★ Podcast Release (1.3) with Guest Soul Sessions' Bryan HancockAugust 1 ★ Little Free Library Dedication, 2 PM at Green Hill Park, SalemAugust 1 ★ New… Continue reading ★ August book events
Eagle Scout Steven Butler has built new Little Free Libraries for use in Roanoke County. Installed at three sites across the County, each is being dedicated with a book event. While one took place last Thursday (at Garst Mill Park, 2699 Willow Lawn Street), you still have two chances to take part in the festivities.… Continue reading ★ New Little Free Libraries to be dedicated in Roanoke County Parks this week
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