Monthly Archives: July 2010
Chicago chooses A Mercy
The Chicago Public Library has announced its 16th pick for the “One Book, One Chicago” city-wide book club: Toni Morrison’s latest novel, A Mercy. “Professor Morrison is an American icon, and one of our most important writers and intellectuals,” said … Continue reading →
The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights to read Gardens of Water
The University of Iowa Center for Human Rights program has just selected Alan Drew’s novel Gardens of Water for their “One Book, One Community” read. Set in a small town outside Istanbul, this “remarkable” (New York Times Book Review) novel tells the … Continue reading →
Morrie to Ole Miss: University of Mississippi will read Tuesdays with Morrie
The University of Mississippi has selected First-Year Reading favorite, Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson, for its common reading program. The book has been previously selected by Concordia University, SUNY-New Paltz, University of … Continue reading →
