Read Together Palm Beach County
The book selected for Read Together Palm Beach County One Book, One Community 2010 was:
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
This is the story of a German foster girl in the 1940s, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist – books. She learns to read and shares her stolen books with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau. This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.
Book Discussion Guide
CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE:
MARCH 1, 2010
"The Book" for Read Together Palm Beach County One Book, One Community 2010 was announced on Monday, March 1 at 10 am at the City Center Plaza on the corner of Clematis Street and Dixie Highway. The community selected "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak.
MARCH 26, 2010
The official campaign kick-off took place at the Love of Literacy Luncheon at the Kravis Center.
MARCH 26 - APRIL 30, 2010
Individuals and groups discussed “The Book” in libraries, businesses, service clubs, neighborhoods, schools, chambers of commerce and many other venues. A discussion guide is available online.
MAY 3, 2010
The Read Together Palm Beach County 2010 Finale featured a live interview from Australia with Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief, hosted by Scott Eyman, Palm Beach Post book editor. Palm Beach Dramaworks performed scenes from the book and Frank Cerabino, Palm Beach Post staff writer, entertained with his wit and musical talent
The books that the community voted on were:
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
An exploration of the age-old conflicts between father and son, the sadness of Japanese Americans during World War II, and the depths of love, this first novel gives a glimpse of the cold, cruel damage caused by war to the hearts and humanity of individuals. 
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
Is it fiction or memoir? A novel, or a collection of short stories? This masterpiece depicts the men of Alpha Company during the author's tour in Vietnam as they battle the enemy and occasionally each other. In their relationships we see the isolation, longings, loneliness, rage and fear. Yet they find sympathy for strangers and love for each other. 
Run by Ann Patchett
This modern domestic drama deals with big issues touching us all -- religion, race, class, politics and, above all else, family. By weaving together seemingly disparate lives to show how intimately humans can connect, this novel explores what truly defines family and the lengths we will go to protect our children. 
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
A remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German occupation, this vivid novel, whose characters spring to life in letters and telegrams exchanged over the course of nine months affirms the power of books to nourish people enduring hard times. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
This is the story of a German foster girl in the 1940s, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist – books. She learns to read and shares her stolen books with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau. This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.
Book Reviews
Read Together Press Release
Past Read Together selections have included:
The book selected for Read Together Palm Beach County One Book, One Community 2010 was:The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
This is the story of a German foster girl in the 1940s, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist – books. She learns to read and shares her stolen books with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau. This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul. Book Discussion Guide
CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE:
MARCH 1, 2010
"The Book" for Read Together Palm Beach County One Book, One Community 2010 was announced on Monday, March 1 at 10 am at the City Center Plaza on the corner of Clematis Street and Dixie Highway. The community selected "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak.
MARCH 26, 2010
The official campaign kick-off took place at the Love of Literacy Luncheon at the Kravis Center.
MARCH 26 - APRIL 30, 2010
Individuals and groups discussed “The Book” in libraries, businesses, service clubs, neighborhoods, schools, chambers of commerce and many other venues. A discussion guide is available online.
MAY 3, 2010
The Read Together Palm Beach County 2010 Finale featured a live interview from Australia with Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief, hosted by Scott Eyman, Palm Beach Post book editor. Palm Beach Dramaworks performed scenes from the book and Frank Cerabino, Palm Beach Post staff writer, entertained with his wit and musical talent
The books that the community voted on were:Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
An exploration of the age-old conflicts between father and son, the sadness of Japanese Americans during World War II, and the depths of love, this first novel gives a glimpse of the cold, cruel damage caused by war to the hearts and humanity of individuals. The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
Is it fiction or memoir? A novel, or a collection of short stories? This masterpiece depicts the men of Alpha Company during the author's tour in Vietnam as they battle the enemy and occasionally each other. In their relationships we see the isolation, longings, loneliness, rage and fear. Yet they find sympathy for strangers and love for each other. Run by Ann Patchett
This modern domestic drama deals with big issues touching us all -- religion, race, class, politics and, above all else, family. By weaving together seemingly disparate lives to show how intimately humans can connect, this novel explores what truly defines family and the lengths we will go to protect our children. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
A remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German occupation, this vivid novel, whose characters spring to life in letters and telegrams exchanged over the course of nine months affirms the power of books to nourish people enduring hard times. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
This is the story of a German foster girl in the 1940s, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist – books. She learns to read and shares her stolen books with the Jewish man hidden in her basement before he is marched to Dachau. This is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul.
Book Reviews
Read Together Press Release
Past Read Together selections have included:
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