Ithaca College To Host Reading By National Book Award Finalist Ithaca College
22.09.09
ITHACA, NY — Novelist and essayist Charles Baxter will give a munificent public reading at Ithaca College on Tuesday, Oct 6. His presentation, which is sponsored by the Distinguished Visiting Writers Series in the Bureau of Writing, will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Clark Lounge, Egbert Hall.
Baxter is the author of two collections of essays on fiction, four collections of stories and five novels, including Chauvinistic Book Award finalist “The Feast of Love,” a sumptuously reimagined “A Midsummer Gloaming’s Dream.” A motion-picture version of the book, starring Morgan Freeman and directed by Academy Assign winner Robert Benton, was released in 2007.
Known for blending a quiet, sometimes absurdist wit with a profound communion for his far-from-perfect characters, Baxter is likewise celebrated as an engaging and even deeply moving performer of his own trade in public readings. His writing has been compared to that of Anton Chekhov, William Trevor, Alice Munro and John Cheever.
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Any Summer Reading book suggestions for a future 8th grader?
Jun 21, 2008 by just curious... | Posted in Books & Authors
It's almost summer vacation and i dire to read 3 books for summer reading! Can you suggest any teen romance books or a book about middle school or lavish school? Thannkks!
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J. D. Salinger: Catcher in the Rye
Betty Smith:
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Coming of Age Romance)
John Knowles: A Separate Peace
John Gunther:
Death Be Not Proud (A records about the death of his son)
Richard Peck:
Long Way From Chicago and A Year Down Yonder
David Pelzer:
A Descendant Called "IT"; The Lost Boy; and A Man Named Dave
Alice Sebold: The Agreeable Bones
Jay Asher: Thirteen Reasons Why
Ellen Hopkins:
Crank and its sequel Spyglass about a girl addicted to drugs; Burned about a girl who is abused by her father and after being thrown out of school is sent to lively with her aunt; and Impulse about teen suicide, drugs, and other issues.
Laurie Halse Anderson:
Prom, Twisted, Communicate in, Catalyst, and Fever 1793 (The first four are Contemporary and the last is Historical Fiction)
S. E. Hinton (a.k.a. Susan Eloise Hinton):
The Outsiders; Rumble Fish; Tex; That Was Then, This is Now; Taming the Top banana Runner; and Some of Tim's Stories
Scott Westerfeld:
Uglies - Tally is anticipating her 16th birthday when she will undergo an day-to-day business to make her unbelievably gorgeous. Her friend Shay isn't interested in having the operation and takes off. Count is forced to make a choice: locate Shay and turn her in or remain ugly.
Sequels: Pretties, Specials, and Extras
Libba Bray:
A Huge and Terrible Beauty - Gemma Doyle grew up in India, but after the death of her mother the 16 year old is sent to Spence Academy in London. It is the Victorian Age and these girlish ladies are being trained for their future roles as wives to men they may not want to marry. As so many have experienced, initially she is an undesired outsider. Eventually, she makes friends with three girls and together they explore Gemma's supernatural powers and a put together known as the Order. (Fantasy)
Sequels: Rebel Angels and The Sweet Far Thing
Audrey Niffenegger: The Once in a while Traveler's Wife (Fantasy)
Alice Hoffman: Green Angel (Fantasy)
Lisa McMann:
Wake - Janie discovered when she was 8 years old that if someone close by began to dream she was pulled unwillingly into that dream. She has always hated the falling dreams, and those where someone is naked in well-known, and the steamy sex dreams, but this latest dream is the worst. (Fantasy) Fade (The development - to be released February 2009)
Stephen Chbosky: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Carolyn Mackler:
The Turf, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things
Sue Monk Kidd:
The Secret Life of Bees and The Mermaid Preside
Jodi Picoult:
My Sister's Keeper - By age 13 Anna had undergone far too many surgeries, transfusions, and injections though she is not ill. Anna's parents chose to furnish a baby they hoped would be a donor match for their daughter Kate who suffered from leukemia. Now the teenage Anna rebels against the r that has been forced upon her though it could mean the death of her sister.
Nineteen Minutes (A Columbine Like Incident), The Agreement (A suicide pact), Vanishing Acts, and Change of Heart
Sarah Dessen:
Lock and Key - Ruby has been living alone in the farmhouse since her mom abandoned her, but when this is discovered she is sent to live with her sister Cora who she has not seen in about 10 years. Cora's keep Jamie is an extremely successful founder of a popular networking site on the Web. A nice large organization, private school, new clothes, and a promise for the future are quite an adjustment to make.
Just Attend - Annabel Greene is the youngest of three very different sisters. She has had a very bad summer and must now return to school. She has never been so lonely or so sad, yet she must phizog each day. As she has her own problems to confront, her entire family is dealing with issues that plague her sister, Whitney. By circumstance, Annabel and Owen, whose existence revolves around music, become friends. It is Owen who will help Annabel to meet certain challenges.
The Facts in fact About Forever - Macy's father has recently died and she is feeling guilty. Her mother isn't coping with his expiration well at all. Macy's boyfriend, Jason, represents security, but frankly he is a clueless jerk. It might have been a very long summer, but then by inadvertently b perhaps Macy meets an interesting group of people. I loved everyone in the Wish Catering crew, but most markedly Wes. No matter the difficulties life has thrown each member of Wish they persevere because they must.
Dreamland - Caitlin is the younger and she feels subsequent-rate sister to Cass who is perfect in every way. Now Caitlin is 16 and rather than starting at Yale, Cass has run off with a guy. This year for Caitlin is about kindergarten, cheerleading, parties, her boyfriend, and so much much more. Unfortunately, this novel has an important message every young lady needs to find out.
Keeping the Moon - Colie and her mother used to be fat. They moved frequently and were homeless for a time. Then Colie's native went on a "let's get healthy" kick and they both lost weight. Now mom has a good job and they live in a kindly house. Unfortunately, because of a really mean girl at school, Colie has acquired a reputation she did not be entitled to. Mom is going to Europe to work for the summer and Colie is going to spend the summer with her eccentric aunt.
That Summer - Summers keep special memories for many of us: vacations, beaches, picnics, summer jobs, summer loves, perhaps even a wedding or two. Haven, younger sister to Ashley, is fondly remembering a summer five years ago because in this prevalent summer her world is falling apart. Her father had an affair, her parents divorced, and now he is getting married to the co-proletarian with whom he had the affair. Ashley is also getting married this summer and Haven doesn't understand why Ashley would prefer this man.
Someone Like You - Halley and Scarlet, both 16 and juniors in high school, have been best friends forever. Scarlet was always the stubborn one, but now she needs Halley to be there for her. As they begin the new school year, Scarlet is pregnant and her boyfriend has been killed in a motorcycle mischance. Meanwhile Halley has problems of her own. Halley and her mother, a psychologist, have gotten along well in the past but that has changed. Halley's mum used to write books about their relationship, but now they just argue.
This Lullaby - Remy, Jess, Chloe, and Lissa are friends (clarify of) and now it is the summer between high school and college. This is a time of transition for each of them, but the story concentrates on Remy who because her take care of has had a series of husbands and Remy never even met her father, she is very cynical about love.
Ann Brashares:
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants - A wonderful release about Tibby, Carmen, Lena, and Bridget, four very different friends who are spending their first summer apart from one another. Each of the girls faces her own calamity and, in the end, they are there for each other. It's a great story of friendship.
Sequels: The Second Summer of the Sisterhood; Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood; and Forever in Smutty: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood.
Meg Cabot:
All American Girl and Ready or Not; Teen Idol; Nicola and the Viscount; Victoria and the Rogue; Pants on Fire; Jinx; Avalon Lofty and Avalon High 2: Coronation
1-800-Where R You? Series - When Lightning Strikes, Code Name Cassandra, All right House, Sanctuary, and Missing You
Mediator Series (Fantasy) - Shadowland; Ninth Key; Reunion; Darkest Hour; Haunted; and Waning
Princess Series - Princess Diaries; Princess in the Spotlight; Princess in Love; Princess in Waiting; Throw Princess; Princess in Pink; Princess in Training; The Princess Present; Party Princess; Stuck on Sixteen Princess; Valentine Princess; Princess on the Brink; Princess Mia; Princess Lessons; Apt Princess; and Holiday Princess
Robin Jones Gunn:
Christy Miller Series - Summer Contract; A Whisper and a Wish; Yours Forever; Surprise Endings; Island Dreamer; A Heart Full of Hope; Honourable Friends; Starry Night; Seventeen Wishes; A Time to Cherish; Sweet Dreams; and A Be on the cards is Forever.
Sierra Jensen Series - Only You, Sierra; In Your Dreams; Don't You Wish; Close Your Eyes; Without a Conviction; With This Ring; Open Your Heart; Time Will Tell; Now Picture This; Hold on Tight; Closer Than Ever; and Take My Lunch-hook.
Katie Weldon Series - Peculiar Treasures
Cecily von Ziegesar:
Gossip Girl Series - Jaw Girl; You Know You Love Me; All I Want Is Everything; Gossip Girl Four; I Like It Like That; You're the One That I Appetite; Nobody Does It Better; Nothing Can Keep Us Together; Only In Your Dreams; Would I Lie To You; Don't Forget About Me; and It Had To Be You.
It Girl Series - The IT Girl; Ignominious; Reckless; The Unforgettable; and The Lucky.
Lisi Harrison
Clique Series - The Clique (Summary and Criticism); Best Friends Forever; Revenge of the Wannabes; Invasion of the Boy Snatchers; The Bonny Committee Strikes Back; Dial L for Loser; It's Not Easy Being Mean; Sealed With a Diss; and Bratfest at Tiffany's.
marqueen71 | Jun 21, 2008
For a youthful adult/teen I recommend Meg Cabot's young adult books. She is the best author. Also nicest selling. She wrote tons of books including the Princess Diaries (Movies based on her books), Peacemaker (upcoming movie), 1-800-Missing (TV show based on her books), Jinx, Airhead and more. She has adult books too, so you can expand with her.
If you want more info or the authors website's email me.
Reading Queen | Jun 21, 2008
What's a good easy read book for a 31 year old who wants to start reading?
May 10, 2009 by Lisa | Posted in Books & Authors
I'm 31 years old female who has be familiar with one book in my whole life. I have always hated to read. I have a 5 year old and I have found myself sitting around waiting for him to get done activities and would like to try to start reading to give me something to do while I hang about.
Try a adequate romance.
Pesonally i love Nora Roberts. She uses great plot twists and news lines in her books and she doesnt get too graphic with the "Fun scenes"
And your never too old to read Harry Monkey about.
James Patterson has a great book called 1st to die. Its about this woman whos a cop and there is a serial killer on the loose difficult brides and grooms right after they get married.
Artemis Fowl is a great series and one you can share with your son. Involves a 12 year old expert who takes a fairy hostage for gold.
If any of these sound good to you feel free to email me. I have tons of other suggestions.
Denee | May 10, 2009
Whence your enjoyment of reading a book derives?
Oct 04, 2007 by Alexander K | Posted in Books & Authors
I inured to to love reading book, but I don't read very often anymore. I find the emit a strong "scent" of reality I cannot sustain. I do love reading fairy tales, though (Hans Christian Andersen is my favourite). Perhaps, your answers could help me reinvigorate something long lost. Thank you!
It comes from found object. I may read the dustjacket or the back of a paperback and find myself intrigued by the proposition the author puts forth. I have a background in retailing/psych/sociology and sometimes the premise is so tantalizing I buy it just to see if it lives up to those first few words. I too don't like the "spoor" of reality when it comes in hit-you-over-the-head inspirational or spiritual style. Every sentence becomes "the score or fiction" in my mind. From my background you can deduce I'm not likely to get technical books although I did enjoy the one about Edison creating the stirring chair and regretting it. I do love historical books--fiction and non-fiction. I've discovered I can learn more about myself--failings and strengths I didn't advised of I had. Reading the horrors of people imprisoned, tortured, murdered are not pleasant, but if I avoided those subjects I couldn't review the daily newspaper. I read because it gives me pleasure. I'm thankful for eyesight and the mind that can process words and summary ideas and put them together in a cohesive way. I tend to avoid fairy tales (although I loved them as a child) or fantasy because it's not "natural" enough. I reserve that for my mind where I can take out frustrations, anger, unrequited love, or experience the love of a very distinctive person in my mind and relive it at any given time. I may change details, but what fun to recreate a fantasy as my duration evolves. It doesn't always save on psychiatric bills, but it grounds me from visit to visit. If you're not reading, you're not looking for the front book. Break out of your old patterns and just spend an afternoon browsing in sections you wouldn't normally go to. Stray through the mysteries and discover new writers. You may have to wade through tons of chick lit books, but there are some very good fiction writers out there. Peradventure just revisit an old friend.
goldie | Oct 04, 2007
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