Bond with fellow readers as we discuss News of the World by Paulette Jiles. Register for the Zoom link. Email somany@tscpl.org with any questions.
Discover new reads and enjoy lively discussions with our Sunday afternoon discussion group - So Many Books, So Little Time. This month's book, News of the World, takes us on a journey through the Western landscape of Texas just after the Civil War. Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, a traveling reader of the news, takes on the task of delivering a young girl who was taken in by Kiowa raiders to relatives in San Antonio. You may have seen the recent movie adaptation with Tom Hanks, now read the book and discover why it was nominated for the National Book Award.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Books/Authors/Writing |
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