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Read Together Palm Beach County 2010: “The Book Thief”

By Donna Marie Smith

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This is a story told by “Death.” This is a story about a courageous nine-year-old book thief. This is a story about Liesel Meminger, an orphaned German girl whose foster family befriends and hides a Jewish boxer during the height of Nazi power. This is a story about Liesel learning to read in order to understand her personal losses and the world she sees unfolding around her. This is a story about books and the power of words to harm and to heal. This is the story about the human condition.

This haunting novel by Australian writer Markus Zusak, award-winning author of four previous books for young adults, including “I am the Messenger” and “The Underdog,” is the focus of the 2010 Read Together, One Book One Community campaign. Readers throughout the county chose this as the book that everyone is invited to read during the month of April.

The Palm Beach County Library System will join other libraries, bookstores, book clubs, and community groups in offering book discussions throughout the month. Check out our full schedule below!

Read Together Book Discussion Schedule

Book discussions sponsored by the Friends of the Library

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The Book Thief Markus Zusak

Sat., April 3, 10:00 a.m.
Read Together Book Discussion
Sonja Lutz will lead a discussion on “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. (90 min.)  Preregister.
Belle Glade Branch
530 S. Main Street, Belle Glade
Phone: 996-3453

Mon., April 5, 2:00 p.m.
Read Together Book Discussion
Barbara Harnick will lead a discussion on “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. (90 min.)  Preregister.
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
14350 Hagen Ranch Rd., Delray Beach
Phone: 894-7500

Tue., April 6, 6:30 p.m.
Read Together Book Discussion
Jennifer Earles will lead a discussion on “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. (90 min.)  Preregister.
Okeechobee Blvd. Branch
5689 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
Phone: 233-1880

Thu., April 8, 2:30 p.m.
Read Together Book Discussion
Nora Natke will lead a discussion on “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. (90 min.)  Preregister.
West Boynton Branch
9451 Jog Rd., Boynton Beach
Phone: 734-5556

Thurs., April 8 2:00 p.m.
Read Together Book Discussion
Dr. Carole Policy will lead a discussion on “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. (90 min.)  Preregister.
Main Library
3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach
Phone: 233-2600

Sat., April 10, 10:30 a.m.
Read Together Book Discussion
Dr. Esther Berry will lead a discussion on “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. (90 min.)  Preregister.
Clarence E. Anthony Branch
375 South West 2nd Ave, South Bay
Phone: 992-8393

Tue., April 13, 6:30 p.m.
Read Together Book Discussion
Sara Harris will lead a discussion on “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. (90 min.)  Preregister.
Greenacres Branch
3750 Jog Rd., Greenacres
Phone: 641-9100

Thu., April 15, 2:00 p.m.
Read Together Book Discussion
Stacie M. Kiner will lead a discussion on “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. (90 min.)  Preregister.
Tequesta Branch Library
461 Old Dixie Hwy. North, Tequesta
Phone: 746-5970

Fri., April 16, 10:00 a.m.
Read Together Book Discussion
Roberta Proctor will lead a discussion on “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. (90 min.)  Preregister.
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
14350 Hagen Ranch Rd., Delray Beach
Phone: 894-7500

Fri., April 16, 10:30 a.m.
Read Together Book Discussion
Dr. Carole Policy will lead a discussion on “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. (90 min.)  Preregister.
Okeechobee Blvd. Branch
5689 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach
Phone: 233-1880

Fri., April 16, 1:30 p.m.
Read Together Book Discussion
Dr. Carole Policy will lead a discussion on “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. (90 min.)  Preregister.
Jupiter Branch
705 Military Trail, Jupiter
Phone: 744-2301

Wed., April 21, 2:00 p.m.
Read Together Book Discussion
Nora Natke will lead a discussion on “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. (90 min.)  Preregister.
Lantana Road Branch
4020 Lantana Road, Lake Worth
Phone: 304-4500

Wed., April 28, 2:00 p.m.
Read Together Book Discussion
Barbara Harnick will lead a discussion on “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. (90 min.)  Preregister.
Royal Palm Beach Branch
500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach
Phone: 790-6030

Wed., April 28, 6:30 p.m.
Read Together Book Discussion
Sara Harris will lead a discussion on “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. (90 min.)  Preregister.
Wellington Branch
1951 Royal Fern Dr., Wellington
Phone: 790-6070

Fri., April 30, 2:00 p.m.
Read Together Book Discussion
Roberta Proctor will lead a discussion on “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak. (90 min.)  Preregister.
West Boca Branch
18685 State Road 7, Boca Raton
Phone: 470-1600

Posted: 03/01/2010

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