The Big Read in October
October is the month of The Big Read, featuring the work of Edgar Allan Poe, who is said to have invented the detective story, perfected the horror tale, and first articulated the theory of the modern short story as well as the idea of pure poetry. That's quite the resume!Here at the library we will celebrateThe Big Read by
- hosting a Poe book discussion on October 3rd,
- featuring his work in the Book of the Month Club,
- and taking a look at haunted lighthouses, there very thing that inspired his final unfinished work.
The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and bring the transformative power of literature into the lives of its citizens. The Big Read brings together partners across the country to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and enlightenment. Furthermore, the Big Read is a project of the Center for the Book at the New Hampshire State Library.
Find other Poe events around the state at The Big Read: NH Reads Edgar Allan Poe.
Labels: big read, book discussion for adults, events/activities for adults, events/activities for teens, ReaDiNG RooM News, TeeN RooM News
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