October 16th is World Food Day, when communities come together to reflect on how individual buying decisions and actions affect global health and poverty. One way you can contribute this year is to start planning your 2016 World Food Day programming now!
Christina Baker Kline at a library in New Jersey
“I am still running into people who were at the event that are singing her praises. She both entertained and educated the audience.”
Books In Common recently coordinated an interview between Margaret Simon, public-relations coordinator for the Shaker Heights Public Library, and Anthony Doerr in anticipation of his upcoming Books In Common-arranged visit in October 2015. Anthony Doerr is the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel All the Light We Cannot See.
Book Review: Liar Temptress Soldier Spy by Karen Abbott – and –
Book Review: Where Am I Eating? by Kelsey Timmerman
Books In Common asked Ellen Urbani, author of Landfall, a few questions about her just-published book and her experience at literary events. Landfall was released August 11, 2015, and follows the path of two young girls as they deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, La.
Kris Cory from the University of Minnesota discussed how her relationship with Books In Common started, and how the students come together for one common book:
Books In Common recently asked Merrill Kalman a few questions about her recent event coordinated with Books In Common and the secret to the program’s longevity:
One of the many ways we help you save money and put together outstanding author events is through piggyback opportunities. No, we aren’t offering to carry you around on our shoulders (though, that might be fun too!) — instead, we line up a string of venues when we know an author’s heading to a particular area, and piggyback them together. This saves all participating event hosts lots of money on speaking fees, travel expenses, and logistical headaches.
Author and speaker Kelsey Timmerman was featured recently on Indianapolis News Wish-TV to talk about his most recent book Where Am I Eating: An Adventure Through the Global Food Economy and the path our food takes to get to us in grocery stores.
One of the many things Books In Common brings to the common reads’ table is the years of work we have done with a wide variety of venues to constantly improve their literary programs; through this wisdom, we hope venues old and new will pick up a tip or two and continue hosting successful common reads. An Interview with […]
