Deborah Swiss, author of "The Tin Ticket: The Heroic Journey of Australia's Convict Women" will speak and sign her book at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1st at York Public Library. "The Tin Ticket" reveals the heartbreaking, horrifying, and ultimately triumphant story of 25,000 women exiled from the British Isles, pressed into servitude and then unchained to forge the most liberated society of its time. Deborah Swiss writes and speaks on women's history, gender equity, and work/life balance. For more information about Deborah Swiss and her book: http://www.deborahswiss.com/
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Monday, March 28, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
New York Times Bestselling Author to Speak at Bangor Public Library
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We are excited to announce that Janet Chapman has once again agreed to be a guest speaker at the Bangor Public Library. This author appearance is in collaboration with our Not Your Ordinary Book Group, however you do not need to be a member of our book group to attend this event! Janet has requested that everyone think about questions to ask her, either about her books or her writing. Her full interview will be posted on our blog afterward.
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New York Times bestselling author, Janet Chapman
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
"Stories of Knitting" featuring Kathy Goldner of Stockton Springs
Thurs, March 31 at 6:00pm- Golden Harvest Grange Rt. 2, Carmel. Come enjoy an evening out featuring Kathy Goldner of Stockton Springs as she presents "Stories of Knitting," an hour-long program of the world of knitting past and present through stories, photos, knitted items and more. The program is free, light refreshments following the event.
For Information about Kathy Goldner, founder of Outloud Audiobooks:
OutloudAudiobooks
Friday, March 4, 2011
Maine Festival of the Book
The Maine Festival of the Book returns to Portland April 1-3, 2011!
With the exception of Opening Night, events are free.
Three days, more than 75 authors, artists, and performers!
Presenters include Paul Harding, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for fiction, Sarah Braunstein, a winner of the 2010 National Book Award 5 under 35, Julia Glass, winner of the 2002 National Book Award for Fiction, bestselling novelist Stewart O'Nan, Lily King, winner of the 2010 New England Book Award for Fiction, Tom Allen, President and CEO of the Association of American Publishers, Margaret Roach, AWaytoGarden blogger and former editorial director for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and many others. Programs for ages 3 to 100!
for the schedule and more info click here
Maine Festival of the Book
The Maine Festival of the Book returns to Portland April 1-3, 2011!
With the exception of Opening Night, events are free.
Three days, more than 75 authors, artists, and performers!
Presenters include Paul Harding, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for fiction, Sarah Braunstein, a winner of the 2010 National Book Award 5 under 35, Julia Glass, winner of the 2002 National Book Award for Fiction, bestselling novelist Stewart O'Nan, Lily King, winner of the 2010 New England Book Award for Fiction, Tom Allen, President and CEO of the Association of American Publishers, Margaret Roach, AWaytoGarden blogger and former editorial director for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, and many others. Programs for ages 3 to 100!
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