Mark your calendars – The Friends of the APL hosts Book Talks on the third Tuesday of each month!
November 17 – Author Talk – David Levine discusses his book The Hudson Valley: The First 250 Million Years: a Mostly Chronological and Occasionally Personal History
Levine chronicles the Hudson Valley’s rich and fascinating history – from the dinosaurs and the glaciers to the first native peoples and the first European settlers, from Dutch and English Colonial rule to the American Revolution, from the slave society to the Civil War, from the robber barons and bootleggers to the war heroes and the happy rise of craft beer pubs. Levine’s collection of essays offers an entertaining and informative look at the Valley’s most important and interesting people, places, and events.
To hear David Levine discuss his book and offer his unique perspective on the Hudson Valley’s history, follow the link below and register to receive the Zoom link.
December 15 – Book Review – Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement by John Lewis & Michael D’Orso. Reviewer: Richard King
Richard King reviews Walking with the Wind, a memoir that offers an insight into the Civil Rights Movement and its leaders through the front-line account of John Lewis, one of the youngest yet most courageous leaders of the movement. This book offers a rare look into what happened behind the scenes in one of the most pivotal movements in America’s history – Richard King’s review of this unique memoir is sure to be captivating and enlightening. Registration for this talk will soon be available on Albany Public Library’s calendar of events.
