If you’re a fan of the strong-willed tattooed character, Eva Toole, from TV’s western drama, Hell on Wheels, you may be interested to know that she’s based on a real person from America’s southwest.
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TV’s Eva Toole Based on Historical Olive Oatman
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A Look At: One Book Yuma
Books in Common had the opportunity to ask Sarah Wisdom, of One Book Yuma, some questions on setting up their Community Reads programs and the response in her community.
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Christina Baker Kline at Moses Lake, WA
An excited crowd came out to meet #1 New York Times bestseller Christina Baker Kline in Moses Lake,WA this February, including a 12-year-old girl who checked out Orphan Train just before Christina’s arrival and decided to stay for the Orphan Train presentation. Said librarian Paula Walters: “She for sure will be a lifelong reader!! Also, I have been getting emails from members of our book clubs thanking me. Moses Lake was just thrilled.”
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Author Interview: Margot Mifflin
Margot Mifflin is the author of, Blue Tattoo and Bodies of Subversion: A Secret History of Women and Tattoo. Books in Common recently asked her a few questions on her Community/Campus Reads speaking engagements, and how her books work as subjects for these programs.
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Katie Couric Discusses Tattoos with Margot Mifflin, author of Bodies of Subversion
Margot Mifflin joined Katie Couric and tattoo artist Stephanie Tamez to chat about the growing popularity of tattoos among American women. Read More »
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Tagged Bodies of Subversion, Katie Couric, Margot Mifflin, Stephanie Tamez, The Blue Tattoo
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Yuma Rallies around The Blue Tattoo and Margot Mifflin
This February, the town of Yuma, AZ, united around this year’s One Book Yuma community read selection. Read More »
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Welcome to Margot Mifflin, author of The Blue Tattoo
Author, journalist, and professor: Margot Mifflin’s stories and interests take her into the realm of taboo and outsiders as she explores the stories of women and the tattoos they wear. Read More »
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Tagged Bodies of Subversion, Margot Mifflin, Olive Oatman, The Blue Tattoo
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