Appalachian Reads is a book discussion group sponsored by Blount County Public Library. Participants meet every two months on a Saturday morning at 10:30-11:30 in Dorothy Herron Room A. The first year of Appalachian Reads began July 15, 2017 and ran through May 19, 2018. The second year starts with its first session on July 21, 2018.
The library will have four print copies of all titles plus R.E.A.D.S. access. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Reference Librarian Brennan LeQuire at 865-982-0981, ext. 302.
| Date | Book | Facilitator |
|---|---|---|
| July 21 | Over the Plain Houses by Julia Franks | Doug Floyd |
| September 15 | Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver | Jim Stovall |
| November 17 | The Last Ballad by Wiley Cash | Sarah Pirkle |
| January 19 | Bitter in the Mouth by Monique Truong | — |
| March 16 | River of Earth by James Still | Jan Taylor |
| May 18 | One Foot in Eden by Ron Rash | Alan Coulter |
| July 20 | Rocket Boys by Homer Hickam | David Sincerbox |
Open to the public, Southern Appalachian Studies programs are sponsored and hosted by Blount County Public Library with the support of Blount County Friends of the Library.
