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Mayor's Book Talk
For those who love books, “Mayor’s Book Talk” has
something for everyone. Join Mayor Pam Iorio as she examines today’s
literary environment.
December's Guest Author is Margo Hammond |
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Mayor Pam Iorio’s guest on the December episode of “Mayor’s Book Talk”
is Margo Hammond, former book editor for the St. Petersburg Times and
co-author of Between the Covers: The Book Babes’ Guide to a Woman’s
Reading Pleasures. Between the Covers, written together with
Ellen Heltzel, another seasoned book editor, is a unique collection of
fiction and nonfiction that reflects how women really read. In it the
two journalists recommend more than 500 books based on what women care
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December's Discussion Group Books
The Anybodies by
N.E. Bode
Once there was a VERY REAL
girl named Fern who found out that she'd been
swapped at birth. This might disturb some
people, but it made Fern happy because she'd
never felt at home with her tragically dull
parents, the Drudgers. Fern finds out about the
mix-up when the Bone (er, her father) and his
"son," Howard, show up at Fern's front door. Now
both families decide to UNSWAP the kids for the
summer, and Fern heads off with the Bone on a
wild adventure into a world inhabited by the
Miser, a sinister fellow; and the Great Realdo,
a true hero, to name just two. This book
promises suspense! Intrigue! Mystery! Fairies
fall out of books! Birds turn into dogs! Nuns
turn into lampposts! So I have no idea why
you're still lingering here. . . . Start
reading! The elusive and charming N. E. Bode
writes from a secret locale beneath a giant,
unmarked tree in the middle of Central Park.
Discussion Questions for
The Anybodies |
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Barack Obama, An
American Story by Roberta Edwards
Of mixed race and cultures,
Barack Obama struggled for years with his
identity and place in society. Barack Obama,
An American Story describes the early life
of our President-elect, and the remarkable
journey that has led him into history as the
44th President of the United States. From Hawaii
to Chicago to Washington, D.C., Obama’s life has
been interesting and inspiring. Edwards
lives in New York, New York.
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December's
Recommended Reads |
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Each month Mayor Iorio and Carla Jimenez from Inkwood Books discuss some of today’s
most engaging and current reading selections. This
month's recommendations include:
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Nothing with
Strings
by Bailey White
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The Man Who
Invented Christmas
by Les Staniford
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Hanukkah Haiku
by Marriet Ziefert
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Drummer Boy
by Lauren Long
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123's
by Charley
Harper
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ABC's
by Charley Harper
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Lion's Paw
by Rob White
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Two Dudes, One
Pan
by Jon Shook & Vinny
Dotolo
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Annie Leibowitz
at Work by Annie
Leibowitz
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The Best
American Mystery
Stories
by George Pelecanos
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The Best
American
Sports
Writing by
William Nack
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The Best
American Travel
Writing
by Anthony Bourdain
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Between the Covers: The Book Babes’ Guide to a Woman’s
Reading Pleasures by Margo Hammond & Ellen Heltzel
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Mondays at 8 p.m.
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