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Malaprop's Bookstore Cafe posted eventsPOLITICS OF FOOD BOOKCLUB
July 29, 2013 from 7pm to 9pmALL ROMANCE ALL THE TIME BOOKCLUB
July 16, 2013 from 7pm to 9pmMalaprop's Graphic Novel Bookclub: Comix Club
July 16, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm
Rob Neufeld posted a discussionBarefoot in the Snow by Julia Nunnally Duncan
Marion poet cradles the individuals in her lifeby Rob NeufeldReview of: Barefoot in the Snow by Julia Nunnally Duncan (World Audience trade paper, Apr. 2013, 67 pages) “The Loving Child” might be an alternate title for Julia Nunnally Duncan’s new book of poems, “Barefoot in the Snow.” Her title poem…See More
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Vandercooked Poetry Nights at Asheville BookWorks at Asheville BookWorks
June 1, 2013 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Asheville BookWorks Inaugurates Broadside & Reading Series: Vandercooked Poetry Nights Asheville BookWorks, a community resource for print and book arts, introduces Vandercooked Poetry Nights, a reading series that offers the public the opportunity to print letterpress broadsides at the series events. The first Vandercooked Poetry Night is Saturday, June 1, 2013. Printing begins at 7:00 p.m. The reading begins at 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Asheville BookWorks will…See More
Celia Miles' new novel, sequel to Sarranda, is available in paper and Kindle
http://www.celiamiles.comSarranda's Heart: A Love Story of Place is now available in regional independent bookstores and on Kindle, soon on Amazon.See More
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Montreat College Friends of the Library--Tommy Hays, speaker at Montreat College Gaither Fellowship Hall
June 15, 2013 from 12pm to 2:30pm
June 15, 2013 Annual luncheon of the Montreat College Friends of the Library. Tommy Hays will be speaking about his novel The Pleasure Was Mine and previewing his upcoming What I Came to Tell You. Lunch at 12:00 noon in Gaither Fellowship Hall. $15.00 for lunch and speaker. Speaker only at 1:00 pm in adjacent Gaither Chapel $10.00. Annual dues: $15.00Reservations: 828-669-8012 Ext. 3502 or 3504See More
Joe Perrone Jr. posted a blog postAs the Twig is Bent is Available Now in Audiobook
As the Twig is Bent, the original book in the Matt Davis Mystery Series by Joe Perrone Jr, is now available as an audio book from Audible.com and iTunes. Opening Day and Twice Bitten, the second…See More
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Donald Myracle posted a blog postBooks with Bullying themes
At opposite ends of the teen / YA literature age range are two books by Lauren Myracle that deal with bullying in their content. Ten addresses bullying peripherally to the primary narrative of the tenth year of its primary character, Winnie. Shine is for late teens and has injurious bullying as a primary theme along with prejudice regarding sexual preference. Shine neither condones nor condemns anyone's sexual preference. Rather it addresses prejudices that accompany such as heroine, Cat,…See More
Donald Myracle posted a blog postUninvited Author
An item in the Books section of Asheville Citizen-Times issue of Sunday, November 20 by Hilliel Italie commented on winners of the National Book Foundation awards for 2011 and noted that one author, Lauren Myracle, was announced as an award finalist then asked to withdraw from contention for the award. Myracle is a WNC-born author now living in Ft. Collins, CO, and her present day book "Shine" is set in Transylvania County. This YA book deals with poverty, effects of drug misuse, a hate…See More
Donald Myracle commented on Rob Neufeld's blog post A Timely Plea for Humanist History"I agree with and respect Mr. Neufeld's position. History is far more than simple, dry facts. Historical personalities and events involving them should certainly be viewed with an eye looking toward their impacts upon our world and…"
Donald Myracle posted a blog postShine by WNC-born author Lauren Myracle
Shine by WNC-born author Lauren Myracle is in the news. Who wants to talk about it? Look it over and let's discuss.See More
Donald Myracle posted a blog postYA Literature Darkness?
Those who are involved in YA literature might be interested in the discussion that took place on NPR's program Talk of the Nation that aired on Wednesday, July 6 when moderator Neil Conan invited Wall Street Journal critic Meghan Cox Gourdon and Lauren Myracle, author of Shine, the recently released YA book set in WNC to commen on the nature of contemporary YA books. A link to the audio podcast is below.…See More
Mary A. Berger left a comment for Donald Myracle"Hello! Hope you're enjoying your time on The Read. The amount of talent and information here is amazing. When you have a moment, come on over and visit my blog at Mattie's Mysteries. Hope to see you soon!
Mary"
The Fountainhead Bookstore commented on Donald Myracle's blog post Shine, by Lauren Myracle"One of my fervent and discerning teen customers read it, and really liked it. She did say that I should warn younger kids because of the serious content. But she would recommend it for teens.
Tough subjects! But I'm…"
Donald Myracle posted a blog postShine, by Lauren Myracle
Has anyone out there read Shine, the latest book by WNC-born author Lauren Myracle? Lauren will be visiting in WNC in June and would like feedback impressions from the book.
Donald Myracle posted a blog postNew Book by WNC-born Author Lauren Myracle
Lauren Myracle, well-known author of books for early, mid, and late teens, has a newly released book, Shine, that is set in Transylvania county. This work of fiction for late teens and young adults involves themes of prejudice, poverty, drug use, and redemption as its heroine, Cat, endeavors to learn why and by whom her childhood friend Patrick was brutally beaten and left for dead tied to a gas pump at an isolated convenience store. Along the way Cat must face her own traumatized past and…See More
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Books with Bullying themes
At opposite ends of the teen / YA literature age range are two books by Lauren Myracle that deal with bullying in their content. Ten addresses bullying peripherally to the primary narrative of the tenth year of its primary character, Winnie. Shine is for late teens and has injurious bullying as a primary theme along with prejudice regarding sexual preference. Shine neither condones nor condemns anyone's sexual preference. Rather it addresses prejudices that accompany…
ContinuePosted on January 22, 2012 at 8:39pm — 1 Comment
Uninvited Author
An item in the Books section of Asheville Citizen-Times issue of Sunday, November 20 by Hilliel Italie commented on winners of the National Book Foundation awards for 2011 and noted that one author, Lauren Myracle, was announced as an award finalist then asked to withdraw from contention for the award. Myracle is a WNC-born author now living in Ft. Collins, CO, and her present day book "Shine" is set in Transylvania County. This YA book deals with poverty, effects of drug misuse, a hate…
ContinuePosted on November 20, 2011 at 8:17pm
Shine by WNC-born author Lauren Myracle
Shine by WNC-born author Lauren Myracle is in the news. Who wants to talk about it? Look it over and let's discuss.
Posted on October 18, 2011 at 12:27pm
YA Literature Darkness?
Those who are involved in YA literature might be interested in the discussion that took place on NPR's program Talk of the Nation that aired on Wednesday, July 6 when moderator Neil Conan invited Wall Street Journal critic Meghan Cox Gourdon and Lauren Myracle, author of Shine, the recently released YA book set in WNC to commen on the nature of contemporary YA books. A link to the audio podcast is below.…
ContinuePosted on July 8, 2011 at 9:31am
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dorothy mehaffey said… - A kind word turns wrath
- At 10:00am on June 10, 2011, Mary A. Berger said…
Hello! Hope you're enjoying your time on The Read. The amount of talent and information here is amazing. When you have a moment, come on over and visit my blog at Mattie's Mysteries. Hope to see you soon!
Mary
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