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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – A discussion of the “Peay Read” selection, the novel Saints at the River by Ron Rash will take place at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Monday, September 9 at noon.
The community is invited to attend the free event and discuss the book, which tells the story of a young girl who drowns in the Tamassee River in South Carolina and whose body cannot be easily retrieved. The parents’ desire to retrieve the body clashes with environmentalist objections that the retrieval operation will permanently damage the river. Themes surfacing from the book include man versus nature, the power of the press and other fascinating topics.
This special gathering of “Let’s Talk Books” will be led by Dr. Linda Davis of APSU, marking the first year that the Peay Read has included the Public Library.
The Peay Read is the collaborative reading program at Austin Peay that provides a common reading experience for APSU 1000 students. It is designed to provide a sense of community for the students and to enhance their academic experience.
“Let’s Talk Books,” a book discussion series, is sponsored by the Friends of the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library and normally meets on the first Monday of the month at noon from September through May. The sessions are always free and open to the public.
The public is also invited to hear the author, Ron Rash, speak September 26th at 7 p.m. at the Dunn Center on campus.
For further information contact Martha Hendricks, Director, Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library at 931-648-8826 x 61400 or martha@clarksville.org.