Literature
Summer Book Club: The Queen’s Gambit (3 meetings) [VIRTUAL PROGRAM]
The late Walter Tevis, a former Athenian and admired English professor at Ohio U, wrote several critically-acclaimed novels that inspired Hollywood filmmaking (The Hustler, The Man Who Fell to Earth, etc). The latest triumph is his 1983 novel The Queen's Gambit, which is the basis for a hit Netflix mini-series of the same name. This is a feminist... Read More
Storytime for Adults: Sherlock Holmes
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesPlease enjoy this bracing Victorian tale of mystery, adventure and detection, as read and characterized by librarian Todd. A short discussion will follow the live reading.
Zero, a Door: A reading with Athens Poet Laureate Wendy McVicker
Stuart's Opera House 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, OH, United StatesPlease come and join Athens Poet Laureate, Wendy McVicker, as she shares from her NEW collection, “Zero, a Door” on September 25th. This FREE event will be hosted in the... Read More
Poet Laureate: Wendy McVicker
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesCome meet Athens' very own Poet Laureate, and celebrate her new collection of poetry, Zero, a Door, published by The Orchard Street Press. Hear poems from this new chapbook, and learn... Read More
Books for Brunch: In-Person Program
Glouster Public Library 20 Toledo Street, Glouster, OH, United StatesCasual book talk & light refreshments.
In-Person Author Talk: Cheese, Wine, and Bread by Katie Quinn
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesJoin us for a one-of-a-kind evening with local author Katie Quinn as she speaks about her newest book Cheese, Wine, and Bread: Discovering the Magic of Fermentation in England, Italy, and... Read More
Alan Hlad-Author Visit
Kate Love Simpson Library 358 E Main St, McConnelsville, OH, United StatesHistorical Fiction author Alan Hlad visits the Kate Love Simpson Library
A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series Reading, Featuring Donika Kelly and Melissa Febos
National Book Critics Circle Finalists Donika Kelly and Melissa Febos will read in person at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, on Thursday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the... Read More
WOUB Presents: An Evening With David Sedaris
WOUB presents An Evening with David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers "Calypso," "Naked," "Me Talk Pretty One Day," "Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim," and regular National Public... Read More
The Magic of Everyday Life: The Poetry of Cathy Cultice Lentes
Athens Public Library 30 Home Street, Athens, OH, United StatesCathy Cultice Lentes grew up in Springfield, Ohio but has embraced the small-town life and beautiful hills of Appalachia since moving here in 1987. Her poetry reflects her attunement to... Read More