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Throwback Thursday...and a beer!

Posted by Candice on Thursday, Mar 6, 2014

So, this p BYOBook ast Tuesday, I found myself wanting to discuss a good book and  have a nice beer. That happens to me often on Tuesdays...wait, what did you say? You too??!!

Well, you're in luck! Get ready for B.Y.O.Book, the Library's new books in bars book club. One Tuesday during each of the next three months we're going to meet in a local bar, discuss some literature, maybe have a drink and meet some like-minded readers. First on the agenda is Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel. It's a long book, I know, but by now a lot of you might have already read it; if not, stop by the Reference Desk and grab a copy. Then, meet us on Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. at the Sanctuary Pub.

To get started, here's the blog I did about the book on January 15, 2010.

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I work at the Info Desk on the second floor, and I select books for the adult nonfiction collection. I have a degree in anthropology, which really helps in selecting...well...almost anything. I also manage the Art To Go collection of framed prints and original art, and the nonfiction DVDs.
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