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Title: Written Word Book Group
When: 01/15/2013 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Location: Patrick Henry Memorial Library, 204 Lynchburg Avenue, Brookneal, VA 24528
Description: The Written Word Book Discussion Group plans to meet the third Tuesday of every month at 10:30 for lively discussions and exchange of ideas.

The theme for Summer Reading 2011 is One World, Many Stories. To align with this theme, the Written Word Book Discussion Group will read selections that take place in foreign countries or written by authors from a variety of countries. Upcoming titles include:



· June – The Kite Runner- Khaled Hosseini, Afghan

· July – The Lost Art of Gratitude – Alexander McCall Smith, Botswana

· August – Heart & Soul – Maeve Binchy, Ireland
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