Our Roswell Reads 20th anniversary Fredrik Backman event May 14 is SOLD OUT.
Geraldine Brooks 2023
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."
Check back this spring for information about Roswell Reads Rewind which will feature more from Laura Morelli as well as presentations from other Roswell Reads authors including Ann Patchett, Delia Owens, and Rick Bragg.
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
On January 30, 2021 we had an Online Conversation with Ann Patchett. 1603 people registered for this online event.
Ann talks about her books
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
See Roswell Reads in Action: Our Literacy Program in Photos
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.