The Steering Committee for “Greenwich Reads Together” 2016 has released the program lineup for this year’s book, Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel, a National Book Award finalist. Greenwich Reads Together is sponsored by Lead Sponsor, Friends of Greenwich Library; Magazine Sponsor, Greenwich Magazine; and Essay Contest Sponsor, Greenwich Rotary Club.
The Greenwich community will have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of activities centered on the novel’s major themes – survival in the aftermath of a pandemic and the role of arts and culture in society – as well as community connections. In addition, ten adult, children, and teen book discussions will be held across Greenwich throughout the month of October.
Greenwich Reads Together is a community-wide reading experience that engages all of Greenwich in exploring a single book. Programs are open to all, except where noted. Reading Station Eleven is encouraged, but not necessary to attend. The book is available in multiple formats from the library.
As part of the Greenwich Reads Together experience, the Technology Training Center at the Greenwich Main Library invites the community to explore the Museum of Civilization. Various artifacts representing past technologies will be displayed around the Library to reflect how technology has changed. Share your thoughts and read what others have to say in the feedback books found at each exhibit. Can you guess each object’s purpose? What items would you include in your own Museum of Civilization?
Author Talk: Emily St. John Mandel
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.
Emily St. John Mandel is the author of four novels, most recently Station Eleven, which was a finalist for a National Book Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, and won the 2015 Arthur C. Clarke Award. Her previous novel, The Singer’s Gun, was the 2014 winner of the Prix Mystere de la Critique in France. Her short fiction and essays have been anthologized in numerous collections, including Best American Mystery Stories 2013. She is a staff writer for The Millions, an online magazine covering books, arts, and culture.
Mandel will speak to Greenwich public and private school students earlier in the day.
Free and open to all, but seating in the Cole Auditorium is limited and will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The Essay Contest presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, please call 203-622-7910.
Visit greenwichreadstogether.org for a complete list of over 20 community programs, links to author interviews, book discussion guides, and reviews.
