The Commons / VIM Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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The American Way: A True Story of Nazi Escape, Superman, and Marilyn Monroe
Helene StapinskiFriday, March 10 at 5pm - Literary Cocktail Hour presents Helene Stapinski and Bonnie Siegler to discuss their book The American Way: A True Story of Nazi Escape, Superman, and Marilyn Monroe. https://t.co/8Dwzsssx1z https://t.co/VziwMZHtFW
Paperback, 2024
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Trillion Trees: Restoring Our Forests by Trusting in Nature
Fred PearceBRATTLEBORO—On Friday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 6 p.m., the Brattleboro Literary Festival will host U.K. author and environmentalist Fred Pearce to discuss his book, A Trillion Trees: Restoring Our Forests by Trusting in Nature. https://t.co/0r9uKtcqfN https://t.co/9PdxvjM5Eg
Hardcover, 2022
$28.95Member price:$14.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Thistlefoot
Gennarose NethercottBRATTLEBORO—A special after-hours celebration of local author GennaRose Nethercott and her debut novel, Thistlefoot, will take place on Friday, Jan. 27, at 7 p.m., at Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main Street. https://t.co/m0h0gG5iK0 https://t.co/B5Rqc8c2nE
Paperback, 2023
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Opinions and Opossums
Ann BradenBRATTLEBORO—Brooks Memorial Library, 224 Main Street, will showcase three local writers next week in two... On Sunday, May 7, at 3 p.m., in the Main Reading Room, join author Ann Braden for the launch of her newest novel, Opinions and Opossums. https://t.co/gp7gUtEVD5 https://t.co/V8LloFCLvR
Hardcover, 2023
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Our Town
Thornton WilderGUILFORD—Guilford Center Stage returns after a 3-year intermission with a production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, at the Broad Brook Community Center in... Performances are Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. https://t.co/O5tROOTA0t https://t.co/nEyPb0LllG
Paperback, 2013
$18.95Member price:$9.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Media and Me: A Guide to Critical Media Literacy for Young People
Ben BoyingtonBELLOWS FALLS—The Rockingham Free Public Library presents Media Educator Ben Boyington, a contributor to The Media and Me: A Guide to Critical Media Literacy for Young People on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. https://t.co/hVhSzZxajD https://t.co/4Rw4m8b0GG
Paperback, 2022
$18.95Member price:$9.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe
David MaranissBRATTLEBORO—On Friday, April 14, at 5 p.m., the Brattleboro Literary Festival’s Literary Cocktail Hour will present Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Maraniss, author of Path Lit By Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe. Maraniss will be in... https://t.co/AUE0pWueZ1 https://t.co/MHn5ygjwND
Paperback, 2023
$21.99Member price:$10.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar WildeWILLIAMSVILLE—Rock River Players (RRP) launches its 2022–23 season with Oscar Wilde’s satire, The Importance of Being Earnest, Nov. 4 to 13 at the Williamsville Hall on Dover Road. Continue reading https://t.co/4arRq6UxSZ https://t.co/wSUyReuz2Z
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The Chinese Groove
Kathryn MaBRATTLEBORO—On Friday, May 12, at 5 p.m., A Literary Cocktail Hour will present critically acclaimed author Kathryn Ma, with her latest book, The Chinese Groove, in an online conversation with local writer... Register at https://t.co/nkvttGgNwW. https://t.co/tST239bTZF https://t.co/l7cXt5CKOj
Hardcover, 2023
$27.00Member price:$13.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book