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Geraldine Brooks 2022

October 1, 2022

It was wonderful to welcome Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks in Roswell, Georgia. Our best to you and many thanks for spending time with us.


The Roswell Reads Steering Committee thanks all who attended our October 1st event featuring 

Geraldine Brooks 

author of 

Horse.


Laura Morelli 2022

Thank you for participating in our 2022 Roswell Reads events featuring Laura Morelli discussing her book "The Stolen Lady." 


Virtual Book Discussion

Virtual Book Discussion 

Stolen Lady by Laura Morelli

January 11, 2022

Thanks to all who participated in the book discussion. 


Writing Workshop

Writing Workshop with Laura Morelli.

January 31, 2022

Thanks to all the who participated in the Writing Workshop.


Family Program

Family Program

 The 2022 Family Program book is Who Stole Mona Lisa? 

By Ruthie Knapp


Ann Patchett Discusses "The Dutch House" 2021

a virtual author conversation

a virtual author conversation

On January 30, 2021 we had an Online Conversation with Ann Patchett. 1603 people registered for this online event.

Ann talks about her books

a virtual author conversation

Ann Patchett is the author of eight novels, The Patron Saint of Liars, Taft, The Magician’s Assistant, Bel Canto, Run, State of Wonder, Commonwealth, and The Dutch House.   

ann describes her life to us

Ann discussed her book, her bookstore, her dogs, her family and her friend, Tom Hanks. Tom narrated the audio version of The Dutch House. 

fun for the whole family

Our 2021 Family Program book selection was The Blue House, written and illustrated by award winning author Phoebe Wahl. This book beautifully explores the concept of home from a child’s point of view – a theme that runs throughout The Dutch House.

Click here for more information about the 2021 Family Events

Virtual Book Discussion

A Virtual Book Discussion took place on January 12, 2021 and was a great success.    There was 75 minutes of lively conversation about the Dutch House with many interested bibliophiles. 

Writing workship

A Writing Workshop with Ann Patchett was held in March 2021.

Delia Owens 2019

Roswell Reads Special Edition with Delia Owens

Where the Crawdads Sing

Thank you for participating in our Special Edition with Delia Owens

Rick Bragg Literary Luncheon and Writer's Workshop 2019

honored guest, rick bragg

Rick accepts the proclamation

The Best Cook in the World was Rick's latest book, a cookbook dedicated to his Southern  mama. 

Rick accepts the proclamation

Rick accepts the proclamation

The Roswell Reads committee was extremely excited that Rick Bragg agreed to be our featured speaker in 2019.

Literary Luncheon 03/16/2020

Literary Luncheon 03/16/2020

Rick agreed to speak at the luncheon and to lead a Writer's Workshop for many aspiring writers.  It was quite a treat.

Rick on the big screen

Literary Luncheon 03/16/2020

Rick's health prevented him from traveling to Roswell on the date of the luncheon, so we traveled to Alabama and videotaped his interview.  The guests loved seeing him on the big screen! 

Writer's workshop 03/18/2019

Writer's workshop 03/18/2019

"How to Write the Story of Your People Without Getting Killed" was the theme of the Writer's workshop,.

The many rick bragg books

Writer's workshop 03/18/2019

Rick is such a talented individual and a genuinely sweet and funny human being.  Roswell Reads was so grateful and honored to have him as our featured guest.

Rebecca Burns Literary Luncheon and Writer's Workshop 2018

Burial For a King was the 2018 book selection

In honor of the 50th anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, the steering committee selected a book that would educate the public of the history of this event.

Rebecca accepts the proclamation

Rebecca Burns was our honored guest author in 2018.


Rebecca Burns sponsored a Writing Workshop

Rebecca Burns sponsored a Writing Workshop

Aspiring writers were delighted to have the opportunity to learn from our featured author.

Roswell Reads Luncheon

Rebecca Burns sponsored a Writing Workshop

A delightful luncheon was held at the Roswell Senior Center.

Our Children's Book Selection

Child of the Civil Rights Movements was the book selected for children to read.

Rebecca Burns and Friends

Rebecca Burns stands with her new Roswell Reads friends.

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