We laughed, we cried (well, mostly we laughed!) Jane Hamilton arrived in Blue Island without fan fare or entourage; in fact, she's just found out her son was undergoing an emergency appendectomy that very bright, sunny Sunday morning. Yet, when she rose to the podium, her magical powers of story-telling swept away all other concerns as we experienced a few transcendent moments together as she read from her new book, Laura Rider's Masterpiece. She read a scene in which a man and woman encounter each other on the side of the road, after they each pull over to watch strange lights in the distance, possibly UFOs? Well, after her wonderful, whirlwind visit, I felt like we had had our own visit from Planet Oprah! It was truly an exciting experience!
Much thanks go to Rev. Judy Jones and the congregation of Christ Memorial Church for allowing us to use the church facilities for the event.
Thanks also go to Flowers by Bartles, Flowers by Cathe, and Carr Gardens for providing beautiful springy flowers to grace the stage and reception area. Thanks to Sandy for driving the flowers around!
The Friends of the Library did a spectacular job enthusiastically sponsoring the event, providing the pastries for the reception, and more. Friends President Julie Sklom presented Jane with a lovely framed portrait of the library--- thank you to Julie for her warm leadership!
Borders in Orland provided books and bookseller, and if I have forgotten anyone involved... please forgive me! Thanks to all!
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