Dr. Mary Nickles (left) and Charleen Sessions (right)

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