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Fiction, Old and New book discussion Feb 10

Tuesday, January 20th, 2015

On Tuesday, February 9, 2015 at 9 pm the Fiction, Old and New discussion group will be talking about All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. Talking Books […]

Carmella’s Quest narrated by blind author

Wednesday, January 14th, 2015

It’s the story of a blind author’s effort to read her own work and have it added to the NLS Download service. Download the book, CARMELLA’S QUEST by Carmella Broome as DBC00073 from BARD. Carmella writes- My first book, “Carmella’s Quest: Taking On College Sight Unseen,” was released in print in February of 2009. As excited as I was to […]

Norwegian by Night available

Monday, January 12th, 2015

The 2015 Reading Across Rhode Island book, Norwegian by Night by Derek B. Miller  is available to Talking Books Plus members.  Request DB079894. To download a copy, visit the BARD website or request a hardcopy from the TBP collection online or phone 574-9310 or send an email request to olis.tbplus@olis.ri.gov or mail a paper book order […]

A Journey Through History discussion group Feb 13

Monday, January 12th, 2015

On Friday, February 13, 2015 at 9:00 pm the A Journey Through History discussion group will be talking about  The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony That Shaped America by Russell Shorto. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit […]

Science Fiction Group Discussion Feb 12

Monday, January 12th, 2015

On Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 9:00 pm the Science Fiction discussion group will be talking about The Companions by Sheri S. Tepper. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. Talking Books Plus members who are not already BARD members may sign […]

December 2014 Bestsellers List

Monday, January 12th, 2015

The December 2014 Bestsellers List compiled monthly by NLS combines information taken from the bestseller lists of the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. Bestsellers are included in the report when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month or more. Once a title appears in […]

Reading Across RI 2015 Kick-Off Event

Monday, January 5th, 2015

An announcement from Reading Across Rhode Island- Reading Across Rhode Island, Rhode Island’s One Book, One State community read program, is kicking off its 13th year! The 2015 title will be Norwegian by Night by Derek Miller. It’s All About the Book: Join us for a lively introduction to the book’s themes with an expert […]

Fantasy Book Discussion Group Jan 27

Friday, January 2nd, 2015

Due to low attendance for the December meeting, the same title will be discussed in January. On Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 9 pm EST, the Fantasy Book Discussion will be talking about Shattered by Kevin Hearne. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in […]

Novel Ideas Book Discussion Jan 16 2015

Tuesday, December 16th, 2014

On Friday, January 16, 2015 at 9 pm, Novel Ideas Book Discussion will be talking about The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. Talking Books Plus members who are not already BARD members may sign up for […]

The Fantasy Book Discussion Dec 21

Tuesday, December 16th, 2014

On Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 8 pm, the Fantasy Book Discussion will be talking about Shattered by Kevin Hearne. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. Talking Books Plus members who are not already BARD members may sign up for download […]

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