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- People of the Book 5,540 copies, 300 reviews
- Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague 5,067 copies, 227 reviews
- March 4,115 copies, 171 reviews
- Nine Parts of Desire: The Hidden World of Islamic Women 1,340 copies, 29 reviews
- Caleb's Crossing 1,085 copies, 70 reviews
- Foreign Correspondence: A Pen Pal's Journey from Down Under to All Over 216 copies, 8 reviews
- The Best American Short Stories 2011 (Editor) 89 copies, 3 reviews
- The Sarajevo Haggadah 3 copies
- Swan Watch 2 copies
- Camelot 2.0 (More October 2008) 1 copy, 1 review
- Imazighen: Vanishing Traditions of Berber Women 1 copy
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Geraldine Brooks has 37 past events. (show) Bethia Mayfield is a young woman living in Martha's Vineyard in the 1660s . At age 12, she meets Caleb, the son of a chieftain, and the two forge a secret bond. Bethia's father is a minister who seeks to convert the Wampanoag, and Caleb becomes a prize in the contest between old ways and new, eventually ... (more)Geraldine Brooks, the author of the New York Times bestseller People of the Book and others, will read from and sign the new paperback edition of her novel Caleb's Crossing (Penguin). Once again, Brooks takes a remarkable shard of history and brings it to vivid life. In 1665, a young man from Martha's ... (more)Once again, Geraldine Brooks takes a remarkable shard of history and brings it to vivid life. In 1665, a young man from Martha's Vineyard became the first Native American to graduate from Harvard College. Upon this slender factual scaffold, Brooks has created a luminous tale of love and faith, magic ... (more)Monday, May 23, 6:00 p.m., Rabb Lecture Hall, Geraldine Brooks on Caleb’s Crossing Bestselling author Geraldine Brooks will discuss her latest novel, Caleb’s Crossing. Brooks is the author of the novels People of the Book, Pulitzer Prize-winning March, and Year of Wonders, as well as the nonfiction ... (more)*People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
An opportunity to gather with fellow readers and discuss the 2009 One Book One Lincoln selection, People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooks.
An opportunity to gather with fellow readers and discuss the 2009 One Book One Lincoln selection, People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooks.
An opportunity to gather with fellow readers and discuss the 2009 One Book One Lincoln selection, People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooks.
Supported by the Ray Mathew and Eva Kollsman Trust and the Embassy of the United States of America Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks gives the first Ray Mathew Lecture, a new annual lecture celebrating the achievements of Australians living elsewhere. Geraldine will speak on 'The Opportunity ... (more)The Book Hogs will meet to discuss "Year of Wonders" by Geraldine Brooks.
An opportunity to gather with fellow readers and discuss the 2009 One Book One Lincoln selection, People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooks.
Indigo Bridge Books: One Book One Lincoln - Book Discussion - People of the Book (October 10, 2009 at) An opportunity to gather with fellow readers and discuss the 2009 One Book One Lincoln selection, People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooks.
An opportunity to gather with fellow readers and discuss the 2009 One Book One Lincoln selection, People of the Book, by Geraldine Brooks.
Weekly book group at neighborhood library. This week's theme: One Book One Lincoln. This week, the BooksTalk group will discuss the 2009 One Book One Lincoln selection, Geraldine Brooks' "People of the Book".
Geraldine Brooks, the Pulitzer-Prize winning author, will speak about her New York Times bestseller, People of the Book, at Congregation Beth Israel on Wednesday, September 30, at 7 p.m. Admission is $25 ($18 for CBI members). The public is invited. Book sales and signings will be held after the presentation. ... (more)An opportunity for One Book One Lincoln participants to discuss Geraldine Brooks' People of the Book with fellow readers. This is the final Courtyard Book Chats book group session for 2009, and will be held in the central courtyard patio of the Bennett Martin Public Library in downtown Lincoln, NE.
Weekly book group at neighborhood library. This week's theme: One Book One Lincoln. Join fellow readers in discussing the 2009 One Book One Lincoln selection, Geraldine Brooks' "People of the Book".
Please join us to talk about PEOPLE OF THE BOOK by Geraldine Brooks.
Water Street Bookstore hosts a book group discussion held at the Loaf and Ladle one Sunday of each Month at 3 p.m. This month's selection is People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. Please join Liz Whaley for a great discussion on Sunday. For more information call us at 603 778 9731.
Lisa will be leading a discussion of Geraldine Brooks novel, Year of Wonders.
Book Vault: Lunch Bunch Book Club (April 30, 2009 at) Grab your lunch and join us for discussion of this month's selection, People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. Described as "A complex love story, thrilling mystery, vivid history lesson, and celebration of the enduring power of ideas.
The April book to discuss will be People Of The Book by Geraldine Brooks. All are welcome to participate. Free And Open To The Public. Receive a book gallery for attending.
Join us for a lively discussion of March by Geraldine Brooks. Books are available at the reference desk of the Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch.
Discuss March by Geraldine Brooks. Refreshments based on the book provided by Friends of the Library. Bring your lunch if you wish. No charge or registration.
Join us to talk about this month's selection: PEOPLE OF THE BOOK by Geraldine Brooks.
The Blue Elephant Book Group discusses the book pick for this month, "Nine Parts of Desire" by Geraldine Brooks. Anyone who's read the book is welcome to join us!
Titcombs Book Shop: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author to Speak and Sign Books (January 31, 2009 at) Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks will speak, read from "People of the Book," take questions, and sign her books. Brooks' visit is part of the 2009 "Sandwich Reads Together" community-wide reading program. Event location: Sandwich High School, Quaker Meetinghouse Rd, Exit 3 off Rte. 6, Sandwich, MA 02563
Warwick's: Geraldine Brooks (January 21, 2009 at) Geraldine Brooks - People of the Book - Wednesday, January 21 at 7:30pmPlease check back soon for more event information.
Warwick's: Geraldine Brooks (January 9, 2009 at) Geraldine Brooks - People of the Book - Wednesday, January 9 at 7:30pmPlease check back soon for more event information.
Join us for a discussion of Geraldine Brooks' March. Books are available and on display at the library, or ask a librarian for assistance.
"The Sarajevo Haggadah, which dates from 15th century Spain, is the jewel of the Bosnian Historical Museum. Geraldine Brooks (Pulitzer Prize-winning March) imagines Australian rare book expert Hanna Heath’s travels to war-torn Sarajevo to examine the illuminated manuscript. Various episodes from the ... (more)"Please join the National Press Club's Book & Author Committee in welcoming Geraldine Brooks to the Club on April 21 when she will discuss People of the Book, her recent New York Times bestseller. With People of the Book, she has crafted a novel sweeping in scope, that follows a rare illuminated ... (more)Hear Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of March and Year of Wonders, speak about her latest novel, People of the Book. It tells the story of an ancient Hebrew illuminated manuscript, taking the reader on a journey of discovery across centuries and continents and into the medieval world. ... (more)Event location: Village Roadshow Theatrette (Entry 3, La Trobe Street)
Former local girl and Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks with her new novel 'People of the Book' at 1pm Ashfield Town hall on Friday March 14.
Doors open 12.30pm, book for sale and signing. Event location: Ashfield Town Hall
1:30pm - 2:15pm Customs House Library, Level 1, Barnet Long Room, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay. Admission free. Bookings essential phone 9242 8555 or Email library@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au. Pulitzer Prize-winning author of March. Hear the captivating Brooks discuss her latest literary ... (more)
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