2008 - Let’s Talk About It

Submitted by julie on December 11, 2007 - 10:50am.

Our Earth / Our Ethics Books OUR EARTH/OUR ETHICS theme http://www.libraries.idaho.gov/node/1851

at World Center for Birds of Prey – 5668 West Flying Hawk Lane Boise 83709

Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan

Completed Discussions
at Ada Community Library – 10664 W. Victory Rd. /corner of Five Mile Road in Boise

Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
Indian Creek Chronicles by Pete Fromm

Saturday, February 9, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver

Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
Solace of Open Spaces by Gretel Ehrlich

Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey

Books are available at Ada Community Library

For more information about these free programs, call Diane

at Ada Community Library 362-0181 ext. 6

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I just picked my books up

Submitted by Ryan (patron) on December 21, 2007 - 11:23pm.

I just picked my books up today, and will start reading tonight. This will be my first discussion group... should be fun!

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I am almost finished with

Submitted by Jean (patron) on January 25, 2008 - 5:46am.

I am almost finished with Barbara Kingsolver's, Prodigal Summer and can't wait to discuss it. It is very rich with character development and lots of interesting science with beautifully written descriptions of life in the Appalacia mountains.

I hope to attend many of the upcoming discussions.

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We look forward to seeing

Submitted by julie on January 25, 2008 - 9:13am.

We look forward to seeing you here tomorrow! The discussion on Indian Creek Chronicles should be very good.

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Kingsolver is a terrific

Submitted by julie on January 25, 2008 - 9:24am.

Kingsolver is a terrific writer! I think this title fits particularly well into the Our Earth/Our Ethics theme of this series. See you Saturday!

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Thank you for your

Submitted by Diane (patron) on January 25, 2008 - 1:39pm.

Thank you for your enthusiasm we'll look forward to seeing you there! :-)

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I agree with you that the

Submitted by Diane (patron) on January 25, 2008 - 1:44pm.

I agree with you that the book is very interesting with many layers of meanings and diverse characters in the story. Barbara Kingsolver is one of my favorite authors. We'll look forward to discussing the book with you :-)

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I am disappointed, but I

Submitted by Ryan (patron) on January 26, 2008 - 8:34am.

I am disappointed, but I don't think I will be there today. I have been getting over a nasty cold, and am afraid that if I came I would be sharing more than just my thoughts on the book. Maybe I could sit in the back and hold my breath. I'll be finishing "Solace" and wishing I was there...

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Well we had a great

Submitted by Diane (patron) on January 26, 2008 - 3:16pm.

Well we had a great discussion and it was well attended. Many good insights offered from the people that came so we'll look forward to seeing you then :-)

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