One Book One Valley 2026 will officially kick off in the fall, but we are happy to announce this year’s book is Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein!
We’re changing our big event venue and format for our big anniversary year, and including a time for readers to connect with each other over — what else — books!
Save the date: Sunday, November 1, 3:00pm at Pub on Page Hill, Tamworth
Look for a schedule of book discussions, programs, and more at participating libraries and at White Birch Books in the coming weeks. Copies of the book will be available to borrow at the libraries soon.
Our annual series will culminate with an evening with Shannon Bowring, author of The Road to Dalton on Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre, 34 Main Street in Conway Village. American Sign Language interpretation will be provided. This event will also be livestreamed.
The Road to Dalton is Bowring’s first novel and the sequel, Where the Forest Meets the River, was published in September. At the event, Shannon Bowring will begin in conversation with Laura Cummings of White Birch Books, and discuss what inspired her writing, why she chose to set her novels in The County, and what she’s reading. There will also be time for audience questions and discussion.
There is no admission fee or tickets required to attend the in-person presentation, though donations toward next year’s program are welcome. A cash bar will be available in the Majestic Theatre lobby from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Following the program White Birch Books will host a book signing with the author, and will have copies of Bowring’s books for sale.
To attend the October 24 author event online via livestream, sign up ahead of time athttps://mountaintop.anywhereseat.com/. There is no charge for the livestream, but there is a way to make a donation if you wish to support future One Book One Valley programs.
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