Appearing:
Please note, the program schedule is constantly being updated. Check back often for additions, changes and cancellations.
The Uncommon History of Many Things--from Cars to Human Cells
Fri. March 19th, 2010 - 10:00 AMJason Vuic (The Yugo: The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in History), Bethanne Patrick (An Uncommon History of Common Things), and Rebecca Skloot (The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks) tell their out-of-the-ordinary stories.
Sponsored by Center for the Book Endowment.
Moderated by: Edmund Russell
Featuring:
Bethanne Kelly Patrick, Rebecca Skloot, Jason Vuic
Location:
City Council Chambers
605 E. Main Street
(434)970-3113
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The Business of Book Reviewing: Changes and Challenges
Fri. March 19th, 2010 - 4:00 PMWith Ron Charles (Washington Post), David Montgomery (Chicago Sun-Times, The Daily Beast), and freelancers Rebecca Skloot and Katharine Weber.
Hosted by Bella Stander, Book Promotion 101.
Moderated by: Bethanne Kelly Patrick
Featuring:
Ron Charles, David J. Montgomery, Rebecca Skloot, Katharine Weber
Location:
City Council Chambers
605 E. Main Street
(434)970-3113
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Pub Day: Book Promotion for the 21st Century
Sat. March 20th, 2010 - 10:00 AMBella Stander (Book Promotion 101) talks with authors Carleen Brice, Rebecca Skloot, Jag Bhalla, and publicist Kelly Powers about what it takes to get your book noticed in the fragmented media world.
Moderated by: Bella Stander
Featuring:
Jag Bhalla, Carleen Brice, Kelly AJ Powers, Rebecca Skloot, Bella Stander
Location:
Omni Hotel
Room: Ballroom A
235 West Main Street
(434)971-5500
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