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MP3s Author Visit: Valerie Hemingway - 04/26/2008 Valerie Hemingway, author of Running with the Bulls, reflects on her years as Ernest Hemingway's secretary and her later marriage to his son, Gregory Hemingway. Her presentation will includes personal and professional stories of the two years she spent with Ernest Hemingway. One Book, One County Author Ha Jin - 04/01/2008 One Book, One County author Xuefei Jin, who writes under the name Ha Jin, was the choice of this year's One Book, One County book. He talked about his book Free Life and read some of his poems. Afterwards he takes audience questions. Poetry Reading with Rodney Torreson and Patty Schlutt - 10/20/2007 Patty Schlutt begins this poetry reading with some of her award winning poetry. Rodney Torreson, poet laureate of Grand Rapids, continues by reading from his collection of poetry. He is the author of three poetry collections, A Breathable Light, A Ripening of Pinstripes: Called Shots on the New York Yankees, and On a Moonstruck Gravel Road. House of Many Fields - 10/20/2007 Playing from the tile of her most recent award-winning memoir, House of Fields, Anne-Marie Oomen reads a sampling from both her memoirs, her collection of poetry, and from her plays. She talks about writing from many subjects and styles. Her visit was part of the Grand Rapids Public Library's 2007 Celebration of the Book. Death's Door - 10/20/2007 Steve Lehto discusses his book Death's Door: The Truth Behind Michigan's Largest Mass Murder. Death's Door is the true story of the 1913 Italian Hall disaster. There was a party being held in Calumet, Michigan for the children of striking miners. Someone burst into the halled and yelled "FIRE!" for the sole purpose of causing a panic. 73 people dies in the stampede that followed. Steve examines what happened, why, and how the man who did it got away. Sailing Grace - 09/12/2007 John Otterbacher, author of the book Sailing Grace, reads from his book and discusses his parallel journeys, sailing around the world with his family and battling heart disease. The reading is followed by a Q and A with not only John, but also his wife and children who accompanied him on this journey. ReShonda Tate Billingsley - 08/23/2007 Gold Pen Award-winning author ReShonda Tate Billingsley reads from her most recent book Everybody Say Amen and discusses her methods for writing teen and adult inspirational fiction. She also does a lengthy question and answers session. The Strange and Surprising History of Civil Rights Law in Michigan - 05/08/2007 Join Michigan Notable Author Paul Finkleman, editor of The History of Michigan Law, as he discusses the history of civil rights law in Michigan from the Underground Railroad to the end of World War II. An Evening of Poetry with Nicole Walker - 04/26/2007 Nicole Walker, a professor at GVSU who recently received an NEA grant for her poetry, reads and discusses some of her recent work. Hope College Hoopla - 04/18/2007 An evening of original poetry featuring Hope College professors and poets Jackie Bartley, Greg Rappleye, Heather Sellers, and Jack Ridl (listed in order). The Musings of a Memorist:From the Slush Pile to a Life in Print - 01/10/2007 Wade Rouse, author of America's Boy, discusses the process of writing a memoir and the challenges of writing so intimately and publicly about your life and those you love. Rouse reads from his book and answer questions from the audience. The Art and Poetry of Listen to the Landscape - 10/21/2006 Part of the 2006 Celebration of the Book. A perfect synthesis of images and haikus--this collaboration creates a new art form. Photographer Dianne Carroll Burdick and poet Linda Nemec Foster discusses images from their book that reflects the journey from idea to exhibit to book. Linda Nemec Foster is the author of six previous books of poetry. Dianne Carroll Burdick is a freelance photographer whose award-winning art work has been exhibited throughout Michigan, Chicago, Denver, Florida and as far away as Australia. The Legacy of Milliken Moderation in Michigan's Political History - 10/21/2006 Part of the 2006 Celebration of the Book. Author Dave Dempsey discusses his new biography of former Governor William Milliken, a moderate Republican. Born in Traverse City, Milliken fought in World War II and returned home to run the family business, served as lieutenant governor from 1965-1969, and was then elected as governor three times in 1970, 1974 and 1978. Twenty years after leaving office Milliken's legacy of civility and willingness to work with political opponents stands tall. But his outspoken defense of traditional Republican values has cast him into a political no-man's land that makes this story as intensely emotional as it is relevant to today's no-holds barred politics. Among the Gently Mad - 10/21/2006 Part of the 2006 Celebration of the Book. Among the Gently Mad is a celebration of book people, particularly with respect to how much of what we know and treasure of our history, our literature and culture has been preserved by people who have had the foresight and commitment to gather, collect and pass on the fruits of their passion. Through storytelling and audience interaction, noted author Nick Basbanes will explore the world of bibliophiles and their never-ending passion for books. Well known for writing about books and bibliophiles, Nicholas Basbanes has worked as an award-winning investigative reporter, a literary editor, and a nationally syndicated columnist. See Dick and Jen Run ...for Governor - 10/19/2006 Part of the 2006 Celebration of the Book. Tim Skubick's latest book, See Dick and Jen Run ...for Governor is an inside look at all the critical decisions and strategies developed by both Dick DeVos and Jennifer Granholm during their 2006 gubernatorial bid. Tim Skubick is the longest serving member of the State Capitol Press Corps, with 35 years of governing Michigan government and politics. Grand Rapids: Postcard Views of Industry and Community - 10/18/2006 Part of the 2006 Celebration of the Book. Thomas R. Dilley presents a short talk depicting some of the many events in the life of Grand Rapids from the early 20th century, recorded in rare postcards of the era, which appear in his second book on the subject, Grand Rapids, Industry and Community (Arcadia, 2006). Thomas R. Dilley is a life-long resident of Grand Rapids, and has collected historical materials about the City, including thousands of postcards, for nearly four decades. The Scavenger's Guide to Haute Cuisine - 10/17/2006 Part of the 2006 Celebration of the Book. In 2003, Steven Rinella--a correspondent for Outside magazine, avid outdoorsman and adventurous eater--first discovered Le Guide Culinaire, the 1903 magnum opus by August Escoffier that still stands as one of the greatest cookbooks ever written. As he flipped through its 5,012 recipes, however, Rinella recognized that many of the ingredients (kidneys, frog legs, carp semen, pig's tongue, songbirds, caul fat, pigeon nestlings, eel, bird nests, etc.) were so esoteric that they could no longer be found in the market, but would have to be "scavenged" in the wild. Rinella would embark on a year-long journey through the remotest regions of America to find Escoffier's ingredients and recreate his recipes. What the 1911 Furniture Workers Strike and New Charter Tell Us about America Today - 09/13/2006 Jeff Kleinman, author of the book Strike! How the Furniture Workers Strike of 1911 Changed Grand Rapids, examines how studying the 1911 furniture strike can show patterns of human behavior in certain conditions. History is not names and dates and dead people, but an understanding of where we stand today. Many of the same values and prejudices that emerged at the turn of the last century survive today and find similar political expression. Getting Inside the Head of a Big League Manager - 06/14/2006 Dr. Bill Anderson's presentation is based on his new book entitled The View from the Dugout: the Journals of Red Rolfe. Rolfe was an outstanding third baseman who played on some of the great New York Yankee teams before retiring as an active player. Detroit hired him to manage its team in 1949 and his tenure ended with his dismissal in July 1952. Dr. Anderson is the director of the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries, a position he has held since 2001. Poetry Reading with Heather Sellers - 04/29/2006 Poet Heather Sellers reads from some of her most recent works at her most recent visit to the Grand Rapids Public Library. GRPL Storytimes Mr. Monkey and the Gotcha Bird : an original tale by Walter Dean Myers El festival de las calaveras/The Festival of Bones by Luis San Vicente [IMPORTANT INFO ON THIS READING] The Little School Bus by Carol Roth There's A Cow In The Cabbage Patch by Stella Blackstone The Thing That Bothered Farmer Brown by Teri Sloat Book Reviews The People of Paper by Salvador Plascencia, reviewed by Amy Cochran | |
