The Jones Library is holding its second On the Same Page community reading program, this year featuring the novel The Sandcastle Girls by bestselling author Chris Bohjalian. The entire Amherst community is invited to read the book and participate in the upcoming programs and events. A series of programs will be held during the month of March at the Jones Library, and are based on topics and themes from the novel.
On the Same Page – Amherst will culminate in an appearance by author Chris Bohjalian to be held at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium. For complete program descriptions, visit the program’s webpage at http://www.joneslibrary.
From the Washington Post: The Armenian genocide during World War I is the subject of Chris Bohjalian’s 14th novel, "Sandcastle Girls.” Inspired by his grandparents’ background, the author explores the suffering and atrocities of that time with astounding precision, compassion and grace.
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