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Andrew Halford

WKCTC English Professor

2011-2012

Book Discussions

*All discussions begin at noon in the library’s community room

Nov. 2, 2011

In the Garden of Beasts, by Erik Larsen

Non-fiction bestseller about America’s ambassador to Germany during WWII.

Jan. 4, 2012

The Elegance of the Hedgehog,

by Muriel Barbery

French bestseller about a cultured concierge and a suicidal, adolescent tenet in the same building.

Feb. 1, 2012

Eli the Good, by Silas House

Kentucky novelist’s book about a young boy and his war-torn family.  Book chosen for Community Read!

March 7, 2012

The Wench,

By Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Four slaves, who are their owners’ mistresses, contemplate running for their freedom.

May 2, 2012

Tinkers

By Paul Harding

An elderly man while dying recounts his childhood with his epileptic father.

June 6, 2012

Same Kind of Different as Me

By Ron Hall & Denver Moore

The tale of a friendship journey

between two men from very different backgrounds and the woman who was divinely called to bring them together.

July 11,2012

Snow Flower & the Secret Fan

By Lisa See

Set in 19th century China, this story details the rise and fall of two friends.

August 1, 2012

Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian

By Sherman Alexie

Junior is a budding cartoonist who leaves the reservation to attend an all white school.

September 5, 2012

The Reading Promise:  My

Father & the Books We Shared

By Alice Ozma

Books shared by a librarian with his daughter– bring your favorite children’s book to share!

Programs sponsored by MCPL are free and open to the public.

Discussions will be taped and can be seen at McLib-TV

For more information, contact Julie Hart by telephone at 270-442-2510 ext. 113 (Toll-free 866-829-7532) or email at jhart@mclib.net.