April

All Iowa Reads Community-wide Book Discussion Apr 05, 2018 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — Perry Public Library Large Meeting Room,: The library will hold its 16th annual All Iowa Reads Book Discussion on Thursday, April 5, at 7:00 p.m., in the library large meeting room. The 2018 All Iowa Reads selected title is The Boys in the Bunkhouse: Servitude and Salvation in the Heartland by Dan Barry. Books are available at the library, and everyone is invited and encouraged to take part in this community-wide discussion. We are delighted to welcome back George Minot as our discussion leader this spring! He is a writer and English instructor and resides in Iowa City. The Boys in the Bunkhouse is a true story, set in Iowa, and is sure to lend itself to an engaging discussion. If you haven't joined in a book discussion before, this is the perfect opportunity to step out of your comfort zone, meet new people, and share ideas with some friendly folks from our community. Everyone is welcome at this free event! For more information, call the library: 515-465-3569.
A Visit with Dan Barry, author of Boys in the Bunkhouse Apr 10, 2018 06:00 PM — Waterloo Public Library, 415 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701,: We invite you to join us for a discussion with New York Times journalist Dan Barry, author of "The Boys in the Bunkhouse: Servitude and Salvation in the Heartland." Dan will join us via Skype to discuss his book and what Iowans should know about what happened to the "boys".
DMACC Celebration of the Literary Arts Apr 02, 2018 from 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM — The Browser-2629 Beaver Avenue, Suite 1 Des Moines, IA 50310,: One of our favorite events here at Beaverdale Books! Student winners of the DMACC Creative Writing Contest will begin reading their work at 6:30 p.m. After that, enjoy a fantastic lineup of national poets and fiction writers. Get here early to get a seat! Featuring:
Book Launch-Carol Bodensteiner Apr 04, 2018 from 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM — The Browser-2629 Beaver Avenue, Suite 1 Des Moines, IA 50310,: Simple Truth Simple Truth is the thought-provoking story of a young woman who lands a career-making opportunity only to discover her client may be exploiting immigrant workers. With each revelation, she comes to question not only the client but also her own prejudices and her career. Ultimately she must come to grips with what she's willing to risk to help someone else.
Monthly Book Discussion Apr 06, 2018 from 12:10 PM to 01:00 PM — City Hall, Carroll Public Library,: Brown Bag Book Discussion, The Boys in the Bunkhouse, by Dan Barry
Monthly Book Discussion Apr 17, 2018 from 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM — City Hall, Carroll Public Library,: Evening Book Discussion, The Boys in the Bunkhouse, by Dan Barry
Poetry & Wine Apr 20, 2018 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM — Plot Twist Bookstore, 502 N Ankeny Blvd. #6, Ankeny,: Poetry Reading with Bob Tremmel, author of The Records of Kosho the Toad These poems made me smile and appreciate the simplicity and quiet urgency of things just as they are. Like Kosho the toad, I lost myself in the doing and the spirituality of things The Record of Kosho the Toad begins with this inscription by John Daido Loori: Those who accept words are lost; those who linger in phrases are deluded. This lean book of poems has plenty of wit and wisdom to lose yourself in, and plenty of language surprises to make you appreciate Tremmel's quiet craft. ~ Tom Romano, author of Fearless Writing: Multigenre to Motivate and Inspire