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Theme-Related Talks & Discussions

People of the Book Discussion Groups Around Town

Sandwich Reads Together hosts discussions of People of the Book on three occasions.

Jan. 9, 1:00pm - Sandwich Public Library, register online
Jan. 20, 7:00pm - Titcomb’s Bookshop
Mar. 5, 1:00pm - Sandwich Council on Aging

Come to one or all. Discussions will be facilitated by Henry Callan, historian, former librarian and rare manuscript collector. (See photos from discussions!)

Abrahamic Religions Discussion Panel

Jan. 25, 2:00pm - Quaker Meeting House, East Sandwich. Fr. Bouchard, Rabbi Silverman, Rev. Dharmapalan, Mohammad Rafiq and Gary Linehan discuss the common threads connecting the Abrahamic religions, as explored in People of the Book. The panel will be moderated by Stephen Prothero, author of Religious Literacy and Dean at the Boston University Department of Religion. (See photos from the panel discussion!)

History of Sarajevo with Don Franke

Rescheduled to February 4 because of weather! 6:30pm - Sandwich Public Library. Sandwich High School's International Studies teacher Don Franke will enhance readers’ understanding of the contemporary setting of People of the Book by exploring the roots of the 1990’s Bosnian conflict. Download a poster for this talk.

Anita Silvey and the American Picture Book

Feb. 7, 2:00pm - Sandwich Hollows Club House, E. Sandwich. An entertaining, informative talk by Anita Silvey, children’s and young adult book expert and author of 100 Best Books for Children. This history of the American picture book provides background on Allen Say’s unique contribution to the genre. Visit Ms. Silvey online for more information about her works and background. Download a poster for her event. (See photos from discussions!)

Book Discussion on Allen Say

Feb. 13, 1:00pm - Sandwich Public Library. Discussion of Allen Say’s autobiographical novel, The Ink-Keeper’s Apprentice, led by Adult Services Librarian Lauren Robinson.

Nicholas Basbanes: Adventures Among the Gently Mad - Twenty Years on the Book Beat

Feb. 15, 2:00pm - Sandwich Public Library. Meet the award-winning reporter who interviewed the librarian who saved the Sarajevo Haggadah. Well known for writing about books, bibliophiles, and various aspects of book culture, Nicholas Basbanes has worked as an award-winning investigative reporter, a literary editor, a lecturer, and a nationally syndicated columnist. He is the author of Every Book Its Reader: the Power of the Printed Word to Stir the World and other titles on book culture and bibliophiles.

Readers Resources: Nicholas Basbanes home page on the web, NPR Interview between Diane Rehm and Nicholas Basbanes, and Ticknor Society an organization of bibliophiles

Mother-Daughter Book Chat with Author Mitali Perkins

Feb. 25, 6:00pm - Sandwich Public Library. Mothers and daughters meet Mitali Perkins, author of Secret Keeper. During the evening, enjoy a taste of Indian food. Register online for this event. You can also read her essay How Books Shape a Child's Heart.

See our photos of Mitali's visit to Sandwich, and read Mitali's blog story about her time with us!