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Roswell Reads Rewind
Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett
For the last three years Roswell Reads has hosted free Roswell Reads Rewind events featuring full video of authors speaking to the audiences. These have been held at the Roswell Public Library and featured on line.
Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett
This showcase event was a never-before-seen writing workshop with Ann Patchett. The fabulous conversation begun in January continued with the Pulitzer Prize finalist discussing a broad range of book-related topics.
Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett
A Conversation with Ann Patchett from January 2021.
Rick Bragg
Delia Owens
Ann Patchett
Rick Bragg's Luncheon presentation from March 2019.
Rick Bragg
Delia Owens
Delia Owens
Rick Bragg's Writing Workshop from March 2019.
Delia Owens
Delia Owens
Delia Owens
An Evening with Delia Owens from September 2019.
Ann Patchett Discusses "The Dutch House"
a virtual author conversation
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
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
a virtual author conversation
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
Virtual Book Discussion
ann describes her life to us
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.
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Virtual Book Discussion
Virtual Book Discussion
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
Virtual Book Discussion
Virtual Book Discussion
A Writing Workshop with Ann Patchett was held in March 2021.
Roswell Reads: Special Edition With Delia Owens
Delia Owens visits roswell
Delia poses with new friends
Delia Owens visits roswell
On September 22, 2019, author Delia Owens spoke to an audience of over 600 people at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, discussing her best-selling novel Where the Crawdads Sing.
Delia Owens Signing Books
Delia poses with new friends
Delia Owens visits roswell
Deila spent time signing books for the guests after her presentation.
Delia poses with new friends
Delia poses with new friends
Delia poses with new friends
Delia posed with her new friends at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center.
Treats for Delia
Promoting the value of reading
Delia poses with new friends
Special treats were baked for our guest and presented to her upon her arrival.
Promoting the value of reading
Promoting the value of reading
Promoting the value of reading
Roswell Reads promotes reading, literacy and lifelong learning.
Photo op
Promoting the value of reading
Promoting the value of reading
Delia takes one last photo before she has to depart.
Rick Bragg Literary Luncheon and Writer's Workshop
honored guest, rick bragg
Rick accepts the proclamation
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
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
Rick accepts the proclamation
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
Writer's workshop 03/18/2019
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
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
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
Burial For a King was the 2018 book selection
Burial For a King was the 2018 book selection
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
Burial For a King was the 2018 book selection
Burial For a King was the 2018 book selection
Rebecca Burns was our honored guest author in 2018.
Rebecca Burns sponsored a Writing Workshop
Burial For a King was the 2018 book selection
Rebecca Burns sponsored a Writing Workshop
Aspiring writers were delighted to have the opportunity to learn from our featured author.
Roswell Reads Luncheon
Our Children's Book Selection
Rebecca Burns sponsored a Writing Workshop
A delightful luncheon was held at the Roswell Senior Center.
Our Children's Book Selection
Our Children's Book Selection
Our Children's Book Selection
Child of the Civil Rights Movements was the book selected for children to read.
Rebecca Burns and Friends
Our Children's Book Selection
Our Children's Book Selection
Rebecca Burns stands with her new Roswell Reads friends.