2013 – April 9 – ISSAC’S STORM by Eric Larsen (Non-Fiction). Eric Larsen has become one of our favorite authors and this fascinating book will help us when our special local speaker, Edward Minyard, comes to present his experiences in life and through his book, strong>AFTER DISASTER, on April 16.

April 16 – SPECIAL PROGRAM – AFTER DISASTER, AN INSIDER’S PERSPECTIVE FROM THE HEART OF CHAOS. by Edward Minyard. 7 PM in Bartlett Public Library (cafeteria if needed). Ed will present his experiences as President of Response Force 1 Corp.and provide information regarding his new book. It will be an amazing night, so plan to be there.

May 14 – FOREVER by Pete Hamill (Historical Fantasy/SciFi). Travel back in time to NYC and follow the adventures of Cormac O’Connor who arrives there in 1740 and stays “forever”.

June 11 – THE WEIRD SISTERS by Eleanor Brown, facilitated by Beverly Sarapin of an unusual approach to life and literature. Our annual meeting will be held before book discussion begins. Please let us know if you would like to become a part of this special board for your library.

July 9 – COULDN’T KEEP IT TO MYSELF non-fiction, facilitated by Linda Hastings. A series of memoirs written by women in prison and compiled by award-winning author Wally Lamb.

August 13 – THE TOWN THAT FOOD SAVED by Ben Hewitt. In coordination with the NH Adult Summer Reading Topic “Ground Breaking”, we hope all those interested in eating or growing locally will join us, especially local farmers and growers.

ZEITOUN by Dave Eggers (non-fiction). A biography of a Syrian-American caught between the forces of nature and government.

September 17 – SPECIAL PROGRAM through the NH Humanities Council, John Perrault, attorney, balladeer and guitarist, will perform his popular program Crime and Punishment on the Isles of Shoals: The Ballad of Louis Wagner. Everyone will be sure to enjoy this multifaceted evening.