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Local Author EventsMay 12, 2014
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Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District
by Hannibal B. Johnson
The Tulsa Race Riot of 1921 was a major historical event, with shockwaves that still impact our community today. Join us for a viewing of the short documentary "Greenwood Battleground" and a presentation by Hannibal Johnson, author of several acclaimed books, including Tulsa's Historic Greenwood District. Q&A and book signing to follow. Books will be available for purchasing.
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The Chaperone
by Laura Moriarty
Accompanying a future famous actress from her Wichita home to New York, chaperone Cora Carlisle shares a life-changing five-week period with her ambitious teenage charge during which she discovers the promise of the 20th century and her own purpose in life.
In her acclaimed novel "The Chaperone" Laura Moriarty has a strong message of human equality and dignity. Join us for a special Novel Talk program where we will explore issues of women's rights, gay rights, and just plain human rights, and then hear from the author herself about her writing and research processes. Books will be available for purchasing and a book signing will follow.
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William Shakespeare's the Jedi Doth Returnby Ian DoescherHot on the heels of the New York Times best seller William Shakespeare’s Star Wars comes the next two installments of the original trilogy: William Shakespeare’s The Empire Striketh Back and William Shakespeare’s The Jedi Doth Return. Return to the star-crossed galaxy far, far away as the brooding young hero, a power-mad emperor, and their jesting droids match wits, struggle for power, and soliloquize in elegant and impeccable iambic pentameter. Illustrated with beautiful black-and-white Elizabethan-style artwork, these two plays offer essential reading for all ages. Something Wookiee this way comes!
A book signing will follow the presentation and books will be available for purchasing.
A BookSmart Tulsa event.
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If Only in My Dreamsby Wendy MarkhamFrom USA Today bestselling author Wendy Markham comes a Christmas love story starring a woman whose dreams are about to come true-sixty years too soon.
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The good sister
by Wendy Corsi Staub
After Carley, who is being bullied at her Catholic girls' school, confides in Angel, a mysterious online friend with a dark past to whom she tells all of her secrets, someone starts killing off the students at her school.
A book signing will follow the presentation and books will be available for purchasing.
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Bill Bryson Thursday, November 13, 2014, 7:00 p.m, OSU Tulsa Auditorium
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One summer : America, 1927by Bill BrysonThe award-winning author of A Short History of Nearly Everything recounts the story of a pivotal cultural year in the United States when mainstream pursuits and historical events were marked by contributions by such figures as Charles Lindbergh, Babe Ruth and Al Capone.(In partnership with Tulsa Town Hall) Up Close and Personal with Bill Bryson, author of A Walk in the Woods, Bill will be reading from his work, answering questions, and autographing books. He will also be presenting a Town Hall lecture the next morning. This is a Tulsa Reads event, and leading up to Bill's visit, Tulsans will be joining together to celebrate 1927, the year featured in Bill's latest book, One Summer: America,1927. Ticket info to come.
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This is the story of a happy marriageby Ann PatchettInviting readers into her personal life, the New York Times bestselling author of State of Wonder and Bel Canto shares the stories of the people, places, ideals and art to which she has remained indelibly committed. 100,000 first printing.
Patchett is the recipient of the 2014 Peggy V. Helmerich Distinguished Author Award. She will receive the award at a black tie event on the 5th and will present a free public talk, followed by a book signing, on the 6th.
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BookSmart Tulsa Events: Check this link for a list of author visits.
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