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Pierce County READS

Meet author Paula McLain, who will speak and sign books at this free event.

McGavick Conference Center @ Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Blvd. S.W., Lakewood 98499
Friday, May 17, 7 p.m.

We encourage you to carpool. Driving directions to McGavick Conference Center @ Clover Park Technical College.

Request your copy of "The Paris Wife" in the library catalog!

READ DISCUSS CONNECT

Pierce County READS overview.

Learn more about the book.

Pierce County READS is a focused period when the Library invites people throughout the county to:

See an overview of the program. Read the selected book. Request the book from the library catalog. Find book lists, timeline, video and more to go beyond the book. Enter to win a free signed copy of the book. Learn about the author. Participate in free events. Download discussion questions. Join with groups to discuss the book at the libraries. Attend a free talk and book signing with the author. Bring a nonperishable food donation to events to help a Pierce County READS community partner, Emergency Food Network, provide a reliable food supply so that no one in Pierce County goes hungry.

Hadley, Bumby and Ernest Hemingway

Pierce County Library System selected the best-seller “The Paris Wife” by award-winning writer Paula McLain for this year’s READS book.

For the past six years the Library has used the following criteria to select the book: Broad appeal to a wide audience. Available in multiple formats. This year's book available in downloadable audiobook and e-book, audiobook on CD, hardback, paperback and large print book. Written by a well-known living author and a good speaker. Discussable topics with relevant and meaningful characters and themes. Presents themes and issues that can be enhanced in community events and activities.

To further Pierce County Library’s commitment to provide and encourage reading opportunities for all, the Library presents Pierce County READS with the program’s co-presenter, The News Tribune.

For the sixth year, KeyBank Foundation and Pierce County Library Foundation are the major sponsors of Pierce County READS. Also, the Library worked with community partners to get people involved and engaged with Pierce County READS. Clover Park Technical College is the event sponsor.