Books & Coffee
2009-20010 Season
Selby Public Library
Jack J. Geldbart Auditorium
Coordinator: Charlotte Ryan
The programs are free; no reservations required.
Information: 861-1140
Friends Office: 365-5228
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November 10
Tues. 10:30 a.m. |
The Age of Reagan by Sean Wilentz
“a thirty year history from Reagan to Bush II”
Reviewed by Dr. Justus Doenecke, Emeritus Professor of History, New College of Florida |
December 8
Tues. 10:30 a.m. |
Retribution, The Battle for Japan 1944-45 by Max Hastings
“refusal of Japanese people to acknowledge their history”
Reviewed by Lionel Olmer, former Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade |
January 12
Tues. 10:30 a.m. |
The Eagle’s Throne by Carlos Fuentes (winner of Cervantes
Prize)
“politics, sex, intrigue in Mexico 2020”
Reviewed by Dr. Florence Hesler, Adjunct Professor
of English, USF, Sarasota |
February 9
Tues. 10:30 a.m. |
Social Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
“the revolutionary science of human relationships”
Reviewed by Dr. Emanuel Tanay, Professor of Clinical Psychiatry,
Medical School, Wayne State University |
March 9
Tues. 10:30 a.m. |
Netherland by Joseph O’Neill
“fabled New York Chelsea Hotel’s role in mystery & romance”
Reviewed by Dr. Martin Tucker, editor, Professor Emeritus,
Long Island University |
April 13
Tues. 10:30 a.m. |
Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner
“an eloquent, wise, and moving novel”
Reviewed by Dr. John P. Mellon, Retired President of Western
State College of Colorado |
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