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<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>Come in out of the snow!<br>
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<b>Saturday, November 13, 2:15pm <br>
Maureen Howard and Book Swap </b><i>(program room, lower level)<br>
</i>Ms. Howard will read from her new novel <i>The Silver Screen<br>
</i>& Bookrounds Book Swap Event. Book Swap begins at 2:15pm. Ms.
Howard to read at 3:00pm) <br>
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Maureen Howard is the author of seven novels, including <i>Grace
Abounding, Expensive Habits</i>, and <i>Natural History</i>, all of which
were nominated for the PEN/Faulkner Award. She has taught at a number of
American universities, including Columbia, Princeton, Amherst, and Yale.
She lives in New York City.<br>
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<b>"Maureen Howard belongs on any list of the best American
novelists practicing today."</b> - <i>Chicago Sun-Times<br>
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</i>In The Silver Screen Howard conjures up the last days of silent
movies in the story of Isabel Maher, who renounces the glamour of
Hollywood and her talent. As Bel Murphy, wife and mother, she is confined
to the drama of domestic life and plays it like a star. <br>
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Bookrounds Book Swap: Gathering of readers who swap stories and books.
Bring one or two of your books, and leave with someone elses!
Everyone leaves with at least one free book! </blockquote>
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