Library Book Group to Discuss Bill Peak’s “The Oblate’s Confession”
On Monday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m., in the Easton branch of the Talbot County Free Library, the library’s book group will discuss “The Oblate’s Confession,” the new novel by Easton’s ownBill Peak. In their starred review of the book, “Kirkus” called “The Oblate’s Confession” an “entirely spellbinding debut novel.” Bill Peak will attend and participate in the discussion. All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register to attend this program. For more information, call the library at 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.Contact: Bill Peak, telephone: 410-822-1626
St. Michaels Library to Screen “The Railway Children”
On Thursday, April 23, at 6:00 p.m., the St. Michaels branch of the Talbot County Free Librarywill offer a free showing of “The Railway Children”for ages 7 and older. Released in 1970, thisaward-winning film is rated G. All library programs are free and open to the public, but patrons are asked to pre-register for this program. For more information, call the library at 410-745-5877, or visit www.tcfl.org.Contact: Diana Hastings, telephone: 410-745-5877
Author to Share Mayan Conquistador Gonzalo Guerrero’s Amazing Story
On Thursday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m., author John Reisinger will discuss his latest work: “TheConfessions of Gonzalo Guerrero.” In 1511, would-be conquistador Gonzalo Guerrero wasshipwrecked on the coast of Mexico and captured by the local Maya. Within a few years, he had become a respected leader and married a Mayan woman. When the Spanish re-appeared in 1519 bent on conquest, they urged Guerrero to join them. Forced to choose between his native country and his new family, Guerrero chose to remain with the Maya and lead them in their resistance against his former countrymen. You won’t want to miss this incredible true story of aman caught between two worlds.
A resident of Easton, John Reisinger writes books based on historic people and events. Hisbook “Master Detective” was a candidate for an Edgar Award for best non-fiction crime book,and he has won Gold Medals from the Global eBook Awards for “Death and the Blind Tiger”in the Mystery category, and for “Flanagan and the Crown of Mexico” in the Historical Fictioncategory. John has done several radio and TV interviews and has appeared on the Travel Channel program “Mysteries at the Museum.”
All library programs are free and open to the public. Patrons do not need to pre-register for thisprogram. For more information, call the library at 410-822-1626, or visit www.tcfl.org.Contact: Sabine Simonson, telephone: 410-822-1626
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