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Another round of B.Y.O.Book!

Posted by Candice on Thursday, Aug 7, 2014

BYOB 2014

We're getting ready for our next B.Y.O.Book meet-up, and this time we're taking a wild ride through the digestive system--top to bottom, so to speak!

Join us August 26 at Trumpet Blossom to discuss Mary Roach's Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal and indulge in some great drinks, eats, and atmosphere. I've already gotten a good start on this book, and it's incredibly smart, entertaining, and just the right amount of ewww/ick factor that one might expect.

If you need a copy of the book, they are now available at the Info Desk on the second floor of the Library--stop by and sign one out! You can also go here to register for the event.

 

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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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