To submit your book event to this weekly listing, please contact Kghia Gherardi.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30

1:00 pm
SLT Murder She Wrote (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/173/134/22

Published author Cora Hawker reads from her thriller/horror novel “The Lesser of Two Evils”. Not for the faint-hearted. (GATHERING HELD AT THE STONE CIRCLE)

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6:00 pm
Book Discussion: Blonde Faith by Walter Mosley (Mystery Manor)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/182/160/33

Walter Mosley is is a major writer in the detective genre. The social issues he raises add another dimension to the stories he tells. Held in the Gazebo behind Mystery Manor. Moderated by Max Batra

6:30 pm
Fairy Tale Discussion: The Dragon and the Buttercup (Fiction & Lattes)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Healy/206/64/103

And we will be reading a fairy tale written by out very own Telitha Merlin!  I’ve attached a copy of it, please read it ahead of time so we can talk about it right away!  See you There!  Wednesday, July 30-6:30 PM Fiction & Lattes CoffeeHouse-The Dragon and the Buttercup

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7:00 pm
Storyteller Rei Hax (West of Ireland Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

Rei Hax continues the reading of “Elder’s Game” by Orson Scott Card

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THURSDAY, JULY 31

3:00 p.m
Sci Fi Reading (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/173/134/22

Huckleberry Hax reads from his SL novel “The Day is Full of Birds” (GATHERING HELD AT THE STONE CIRCLE)

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7:00 pm
Storyteller Shandon Loring (West of Ireland Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

Chief Storyteller Shandon Loring delights us with Celtic Myths and Legends and stories of the little people in the Catskill Mountains of New York state

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

Noon
Book Trivia (Quiz for the Brits): Construction, Buildings and Landmarks  (Bookstacks)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49

I have no idea what to say about this week’s topic. It should be unusual, if nothing else. The winner takes home $L250.

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Noon
Exhibit Opening, and conversation with the Curator: Augusta Ada Byron King - A Fairy in Your Corner” (Caledon Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20VictoriaCity/52/203/23

For our new exhibit “Augusta Ada Byron King - A Fairy in Your Corner”
August 1 - October 25th, 2008
Curated by Siri Woodget

“I can throw rays from every quarter of the universe into one vast focus”

Mesmerism, flying machines, Romantic verse and proto-computers…. Ada Byron (King), otherwise known as Lady Lovelace (1815-1852), stands at the intersection of Victorian art and science. Daughter of the renegade Lord Byron and his more numerically minded wife Annabella Milbanke, Ada was born with dual powers: her gift was to grasp and render mathematical theory with the immediacy of poetry.

Ada’s deep friendship with the mathematician Charles Babbage — designer of the steam-powered Difference and Analytical Engines — placed her at the origins of the computer age, and her genius for metaphor translated his theories into terms accessible to the educated layman. Most famous for her notes on the Analytical Engine, which some say represent the first computer program, Ada was admired and courted by the great minds of the day, including Michael Faraday, the pioneer of electromagnetics, and Charles Dickens.

As a woman, an intellectual and a mathematician, Ada cuts a compelling figure. Although she died young, her contributions to the history of computer science are significant. Join us in a celebration of her unique contribution, and find out how a young Victorian woman became the First Lady of computer programming.

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2:00 pm
Storyteller Elder Priestman (West of Ireland Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

Elder Priestman, another one of our new storytellers, begins reading tales from “Zion’s Cause” by Jim Peyton, tales from the old South

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

11:00 am
Moocher’s Meet Book Lover’s Social (Bookstacks)
TBA

We are combining this week’s Moocher’s Meet with a beach party at our house. I’ll send out the location on Sunday before the gathering. I have a dj and rope swing, so plan on having  a good time.

*****

2:00 pm
Trivia Quest (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/173/134/22

As the name implies, it is all about trivia - a night of trivia to be exact (or as we Brits like to call it a PUB QUIZ). This week I will write the questions which will be based on Bruce Sprinsteen and The Simpsons.  Winner takes home L$250; DRESS THEME: THE SIMPSONS- Best dressed wins L$250 (GATHERING HELD IN THE LOUNGE BAR OF THE MAIN HOUSE, MILK WOOD)

*****

5:00 pm
Poetry Open Mic (Blue Angel Poets’ Dive)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Windermere/224/194/34

The Blue Angel Poets’ Dive hosts a poetry open mic each Sunday night at 5pm.  We haven’t missed a Sunday of hosting since August of 2006!  So we will be here.  Come on by!

And bring a poem, why don’t you?  Or just kick back and enjoy the verbal vibe in dive bar comfort.  The evening culminates with a poetry challenge to keep your lead sharp.

BYOB (Bring Your Own Bongos, or use ours!)

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MONDAY, AUGUST 4

2:00 pm
Aianna Oh Storyteller  (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/173/134/22

Real Life Storyteller, Aianna Oh shares her wonderful fantasy book. (GATHERING HELD AT THE STONE CIRCLE)

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WEEK-LONG EVENTS

Daily, Sunday - Friday

Noon-1:00 pm
The URU Book Club Readings (URU)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bestone/183/92/21

Live Book Readings at the Explorers Community Center (starting a new book - The Long Walk by Slavomir Rawicz). Must have voice enabled to hear the reading.

To submit your book event to this weekly listing, please contact Kghia Gherardi.

TUESDAY, JULY 22

2:00 pm
Open Mic Poetry (Catcher in the Rye)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Twist%20of%20Fate/209/193/27

Come join Catcher in the Rye to share your favorite poems, or listen as people read their own. Reading will take place in both text and voice, a microphone is not necessary, but being able to listen on voice is helpful.

Original poetry is especially encouraged and welcome! The meeting will be lead by the very talented Mr. Sabreman Carter. Hope to see you all there!

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7:00 pm
Storyteller Han Sontse (West of Ireland Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

One of our new storytellers, who likes Sci/Fan stories, reading ‘Ariel - Abook of the Change’ by Steven R. Boyett

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

1:00 pm
SLT Murder She Wrote (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/173/134/22

Published author Cora Hawker reads from her thriller/horror novel “The Lesser of Two Evils”. Not for the faint-hearted. (GATHERING HELD AT THE STONE CIRCLE)

*****

3:00 pm
Oral Interpretation of Poetry (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/173/134/22

Julian Hifeng will teach an eight-part course in “Oral Interpretation of Poetry” at Milk Wood. The class begins Wednesday, July 9 at 3PM SLT. (GATHERING HELD AT POET’S WOOD, MILK WOOD)

*****

6:00 pm
Fairy Tale Discussion Group: Puss in Boots (Fiction & Lattes)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Healy/206/64/103

We have been reading so much about the ladies, its about time we read a good tale with a male character first and foremost! And who can possibly resist a cat wearing boots? Give the story a read and think on similarities with other stories, symbolism and realizations as to its content that might come about. Have an alternate version? Bring it along to share with the group! This group is conducted in text chat…you are welcome to use voice, just be sure you are willing to type for those who can’t hear!

*****

7:00 pm
Storyteller Rei Hax (West of Ireland Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

Rei Hax continues the reading of “Elder’s Game” by Orson Scott Card

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THURSDAY, JULY 24

3:00 p.m
Sci Fi Reading (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/173/134/22

Please join us as we christen our new library on (belated) St. John’s Eve, the holiest day of the Voodoo calendar. A celebration of growth and moving forward, we’ll baptize the newest addition to the New Toulouse neighborhood in gin and gumbo. After a brief ceremony, music and dancing will be provided in New Toulouse style!

*****

5:00 pm
Poetry Reading (Fiction & Lattes)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Healy/206/64/103

Bring your favorite poetry…by any author or, yourself! Please have a bit of info about the author…not much just a little….and enjoy reading OR listening to poetry. Please be voice activated. You don’t have to talk but need to have this feature enabled in order to hear. I will be reading selections from James Dickey and Elizabeth Bishop.

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7:00 pm
Storyteller Shandon Loring (West of Ireland Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

Chief Storyteller Shandon Loring delights us with Celtic Myths and Legends and stories of the little people in the Catskill Mountains of New York state

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FRIDAY, JULY 25

2:00 pm
SLT Trivia Quest (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/173/134/22

As the name implies, it is all about trivia - a night of trivia to be exact (or as we Brits like to call it a PUB QUIZ). Pit your brains against the man in the machine - whoever he might be. Highest score at the end of the night wins L$500. (GATHERING HELD IN THE LOUNGE BAR OF THE MAIN HOUSE)

*****

6:00-8:00 pm
The Second Annual Bookbinders Ball (Caledon Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Carntaigh/83/183/25

A Formal, Fancy Dress ball in Caledon, to celebrate The Caledon Library’s collaboration with Radio Riel on their FFRC supported “Shakespeare Summer” project.

Hosted by JJ Drinkwater of the Caledon Library & the Alexandrian Free Library, Gabrielle Riel of Radio Riel & Riel Events, and the funloving folks of Info Island’s TX950. The theme of this event is “What’s in a Name?” and you are invited to come as your favorite Shakespearian Actor, Character, or Play. We will once again be playing our Guessing Game, where you fill out your “Library Card” with the names of fellow revelers whom you have “checked out” for the dance, and your guesses as to what their costume represents. Join us for an evening of very literate festivity indeed!

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SATURDAY, JULY 26

Noon
Book Trivia (Quiz for the Brits): Children IN Literature (Bookstacks)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49

They go walking through the woods, seeing things they shouldn’t see, saying things they shouldn’t say, yet those children are important characters in books. The winner takes home $L250.

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2:00 pm
Storyteller Elder Priestman (West of Ireland Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

Elder Priestman, another one of our new storytellers, begins reading tales from “Zion’s Cause” by Jim Peyton, tales from the old South

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2:30-4:30 pm
Shakespeare Summer Ball #2: Romeo and Juliet (Caledon Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Carntaigh/83/183/25

Come and experience the Masquerade Ball in at the villa of the Capulets, from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. All attendees are encouraged to come in Renaissance garb, or costumes inspired by any of the play’s numerous interpretations. If you want, come and roleplay one of the characters from the play….Balconies *will* be provided! Sponsored by the Caledon Library and Produced by Riel Events.

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6:00 pm
Literary Discussion Group: The Tragedy of Julius Ceasar (Fiction & Lattes)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Healy/206/64/103

Discussion of Caesar, Antony, and the conspirators……not to mention the absent Cleopatra!

Please be voice activated! You don’t have to talk but need to have this feature enabled in order to hear. If you have not read the play…no worries….I can guide u through it and can send u a notecard with a summary…just IM me! ~SIDDA LEIGH

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SUNDAY, JULY 27

11:00 am
Book Discussion: Great Short Story Collections (Bookstacks)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49

Short story collections are often overlooked when we discuss books, yet they are just the thing when you need a quick read. Whether you read ZZ Packer’s Drink Coffee Elsewhere, the collected short stories of Mark Twain, or Jimmy Buffet’s Tales from Margaritaville, tell us about collections you enjoy.

*****

2:00 pm
Trivia Quest (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/173/134/22

As the name implies, it is all about trivia - a night of trivia to be exact (or as we Brits like to call it a PUB QUIZ). This week I will write the questions which will be based on Library & Information Science, Food & Nutrition, and The Simpsons. Winner takes home L$250; DRESS THEME: MASTERS AND SERVANTS- Best dressed wins L$250 (GATHERING HELD IN THE LOUNGE BAR OF THE MAIN HOUSE, MILK WOOD)

*****

5:00 pm
Poetry Open Mic (Blue Angel Poets’ Dive)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Windermere/224/194/34

The Blue Angel Poets’ Dive hosts a poetry open mic each Sunday night at 5pm. We haven’t missed a Sunday of hosting since August of 2006! So we will be here. Come on by!

And bring a poem, why don’t you? Or just kick back and enjoy the verbal vibe in dive bar comfort. The evening culminates with a poetry challenge to keep your lead sharp.

BYOB (Bring Your Own Bongos, or use ours!)

*****

6:00 pm
Literary Discussion Group: The Tragedy of Julius Ceasar (Fiction & Lattes)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Healy/206/64/103

Discussion of Caesar, Antony, and the conspirators……not to mention the absent Cleopatra!

Please be voice activated! You don’t have to talk but need to have this feature enabled in order to hear. If you have not read the play…no worries….I can guide u through it and can send u a notecard with a summary…just IM me! ~SIDDA LEIGH

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MONDAY, JULY 28

2:00 pm
Aianna Oh Storyteller (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/173/134/22

Real Life Storyteller, Aianna Oh shares her wonderful fantasy book. (GATHERING HELD AT THE STONE CIRCLE)

*****

6:00 pm
Book-to-Film: To Kill a Mockingbird (Bookstacks)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49

Join us for our monthly discussion of great books turned into great films. This week will discuss the classic Harper Lee novel, To Kill a Mockingbird and the equally classic film version of it (view it online at http://tinyurl.com/6×9uzj).

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WEEK-LONG EVENTS

Sun, July 20 - Sat, July 26

Shakespeare Summer: Romeo and Juliet (Caledon Library)
Radio Riel: http://music.radioriel.org

The second month of Shakespeare Summer, produced by Radio Riel in cooperation with the Caledon Library, and funded by the Foundation for Rich Content. Radio Riel’s “From The Library” programming all this week will feature music from, thematically connected to, or providing commentary and sidelights on, The Bard’s eternally popular play of the impetuosities and tragedies of youthful love. Programming & events this week lead up the the Romeo & Juliet Ball on July 26th. Visit Radio Riel at http://radioriel.blogspot.com/ for details of the programming

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Daily, Sunday - Friday

Noon-1:00 pm
The URU Book Club Readings (URU)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bestone/183/92/21

Live Book Readings at the Explorers Community Center (starting a new book - The Long Walk by Slavomir Rawicz). Must have voice enabled to hear the reading.

TUESDAY, JULY 8

6:00 pm
Storytelling/Open Mic: AineMari Flanagan and David Itamae (West of Ireland Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

Stories of all sorts, plus open mic

*****

7:00 pm
Storyteller Han Sontse (West of Ireland Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

One of our new storytellers, who likes Sci/Fan stories, reading  ‘Ariel - Abook of the Change’  by Steven R. Boyett

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 9

1:00
Murder She Wrote (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22

Published author Cora Hawker reads from her thriller/horror novel “The Lesser of Two Evils”. Not for the faint-hearted. (Gathering held at the Stone Circle)

*****

3:00-4:00 pm
Poetry Discussion Group: Robert Frost (Fiction & Lattes)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Healy/206/64/103

Fiction and Lattes Coffeehouse…and if you have a favorite Frost poem or one you have written, please share it with us!
Your host, Sidda Leigh, looks forward to meeting you AND gathering suggestions for future poetry events!  This group is conducted in text chat…you are welcome to use voice, just be sure you are willing to type for those who can’t hear!

*****

3:00 pm
Oral Interpretation of Poetry (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/128/44/2

Julian Hifeng will teach an eight-part course in “Oral Interpretation of Poetry” here at MILK WOOD.  The class begins Wednesday, July 9 at 3PM SLT. (Gathering held at Poet’s Wood)

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5:00-6:00 pm
Fairy Tale Discussion Group: Vasilisa the Beautiful (Fiction & Lattes)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Healy/206/64/103

Finally a different kind of fairy tale, where the woman isn’t oh so helpless!   Have an alternate version?  Bring it along to share with the group!  This group is conducted in text chat…you are welcome to use voice, just be sure you are willing to type for those who can’t hear!

*****

7:00-8:00 pm
Poetry Writing Workshop with Dov Whiteberry (Steelhead Public Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/123/185/24

Dov Whiteberry, renowned Vermont poet and educator
is welcomed back to the Steelhead Library for our continuing poetry
workshop series. Poems don’t have to rhyme - honest!

*****

7:00 pm
Storyteller Rei Hax (West of Ireland Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

Rei Hax continues the reading of “Elder’s Game” by Orson Scott Card

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THURSDAY, JULY 10

7:00 pm
Storyteller Shandon Loring (West of Ireland Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

Chief Storyteller Shandon Loring delights us with Celtic Myths and Legends and stories of the little people in the Catskill Mountains of NY state

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SATURDAY, JULY 12

Noon
Book Trivia: Inns, Hotels & Hostelries (Bookstacks)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49

Inns, Hotels, and Hostelries provide intriguing setting for so many books and plays.  Test your knowledge at Bookstacks Trivia. Winner receives $L250.

*****

2:00 pm
Storyteller Elder Priestman (West of Ireland Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

Elder Priestman, another one of our new storytellers, begins reading tales from “Zion’s Cause” by Jim Peyton, tales from the old South

*****

3:00-4:00 pm
Literary Discussion Group: Richard III (Fiction & Lattes)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Healy/206/64/103

Richard III is one of the most charismatic characters of Shakepeare’s plays. What makes him so? His ability to play the part of a character apart from his character in the play! His cruel nature woven with a sharp wit and a devious mind…but we cannot help but love him! Join us as we discuss Richard III, and how and why we can relate to this marvelous character.

Your host, Sidda Leigh, looks forward to meeting you AND gathering suggestions for future literary events!  This group is conducted in text chat…you are welcome to use voice, just be sure you are willing to type for those who can’t hear!

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SUNDAY, JULY 13

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Book Discussion: Books Worth Re-reading: Make a Case for your Favorite (Bookstacks)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49

Some books really are worth re-reading. This is your opportunity to talk about yoru favorites.

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2:00 pm
Trivia Quest: Anatomy, Movies & Children’s Books (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/128/44/2

As the name implies, it is all about trivia - a night of trivia to be exact (or as we Brits like to call it a PUB QUIZ). Harriet Gausmann is writing the questions and hosting this week. Dress theme: MOVIES. Quiz winner: $L250 and Best-dressed winner: $L250.  (Gathering held in the Lounge Bar of the Main House)

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MONDAY, JULY 14

4:00-5:00 pm
Book Discussion in SL New England: Moby Dick & Yankee Whaling (Caledon Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mystic/234/145/23

A book discussion and look at the historical whailing industry of New England.
The Great American Novel? A great treatise on ..or apolgy for…whaling? A great throbbingly overworked phallic metaphor? A great bloody bore?  Herman Mellivle’s “Moby-Dick, or The Whale” is revered and controversial, loved and derided. The novel is also an enduring source of cultural references, from the highfalutin’ all the way down  to Jeff Smith’s graphic novel series “Bone”…and a certain Great White Coffee Chain. What’s sure is that it is a great walloping leviathan of a novel, stuffed with brilliant prose, skillful metaphor, sly humor, and narrow observation.

All misunderstood cetaceans, obsessed captains, idle observers, dauntless harpooners, and sweet-talking bosuns are welcome to join us, whether they have read the work or not

Contact Trudy Takacs for more information

TUESDAY, JUNE 24

11:00 am
Poetry and Prose (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/173/134/22

Share your own work or ask one of our guest poets to read for you. OPEN MIC. Very popular event. (GATHERING HELD AT THE STONE CIRCLE)

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25

1:00 pm
SLT Murder She Wrote (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/173/134/22

Published author Cora Hawker reads from her thriller/horror novel “The Lesser of Two Evils”. Not for the faint-hearted. (GATHERING HELD AT THE STONE CIRCLE)

*****

5:00-6:30 pm
Fairy Tale Discussion Group…Little Red Riding Hood (Fiction & Lattes)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Healy/206/64/103

A girl, a wolf, a grandmother and a red cape….what possibly could happen? And why red?

*****

6:00-7:00 pm
Mystery Books Discussion (Mystery Manor)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island/181/161/33

Book discussion on Sara Paretsky’s Hard Time, a V. I. Warshawski novel. This time V. I. gets an up close and personal look at the prison system. Warshawski, is a detective in the hardboiled school. With her “Paretsky is credited with transforming the role and image of women in the crime novel.” (Wikipedia). (GAZEBO AT MYSTERY MANOR)

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THURSDAY, JUNE 26

6:00-8:00 p.m
Grande Opening of the Toussaint L’Ouverture Library of New Toulouse & St. John the Baptists Feast Celebration (The Toussaint L’Ouverture Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20Toulouse/64/108/23

Please join us as we christen our new library on (belated) St. John’s Eve, the holiest day of the Voodoo calendar. A celebration of growth and moving forward, we’ll baptize the newest addition to the New Toulouse neighborhood in gin and gumbo. After a brief ceremony, music and dancing will be provided in New Toulouse style!

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FRIDAY, JUNE 27

2:00 pm
SLT Trivia Quest (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/173/134/22

As the name implies, it is all about trivia - a night of trivia to be exact (or as we Brits like to call it a PUB QUIZ). Pit your brains against the man in the machine - whoever he might be. Highest score at the end of the night wins L$500. (GATHERING HELD IN THE LOUNGE BAR OF THE MAIN HOUSE)

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SATURDAY, JUNE 28

Noon
Book Trivia: Festivals, Fetes & Parties (Bookstacks)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49

Every Book Trivia game is a party, right? Join us for this week’s celebration as we cover Festivals, Fetes & Parties in literature. The winner takes home $L250.

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2:00-3:00 pmReading:The Valley of the Ivory Swan : The Warrior Princess by Aianna Oh (Winterfell Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Winterfell/106/201/36

Author Aianna Oh reads from her novel-in-progress, a work of High Fantasy

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SUNDAY, JUNE 29

11:00 am
Book Discussion: Steampunk Literature (Bookstacks)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49

Do you like your alternate history to twist with brass elbow joints? Some dirigibles with your Victoriana? Fans of Neal Stephenson, Michael Chabon, Paul diFlippo, Michael Moorcock, et al., please join us for a discussion of your favorite works.

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MONDAY, JUNE 30

2:00 pm
Aianna Oh Storyteller - Valley of the Ivory Swan - vol. 1 Warrior Princess (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/173/134/22

Real Life Storyteller, Aianna Oh shares her wonderful fantasy book. (GATHERING HELD AT THE STONE CIRCLE)

*****

6:00 pm
Book-to-Film: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep/Blade Runner (Bookstacks)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49

Join us for our monthly discussion of great books turned into great films. This week will discuss one of my top 5 favorite movies, Blade Runner, and the book that inspired it, Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep.

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Daily, Sunday - Friday

Noon-1:00 pm
The URU Book Club Readings (URU)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Labro/234/196/36

Live Book Readings at the Explorers Community Center (The Long Walk by Slavomir Rawicz). Must have voice enabled to hear the reading.

This week we are adding events from the West of Ireland Library and Cultural Center. If you would like me to include your bookish events, please drop me a notecard. Materials should be submitted by 4 p.m. SLT Mondays.

~Thanks, Kghia Gherardi
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TUESDAY, JUNE 3

11:00 am - Poetry and Prose (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22

Share your own work or ask one of our guest poets to read for you. OPEN MIC. Very popular event. (GATHERING HELD AT THE STONE CIRCLE)

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6:00 pm -  Storyteller AineMarii Flanagan (West of Ireland Library & Cultural Center)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

Stories old and new…and open mic

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4

1:00 pm -  Murder She Wrote (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22

Published author Cora Hawker reads from her thriller/horror novel “The Lesser of Two Evils”. Not for the faint-hearted. (GATHERING HELD AT THE STONE CIRCLE)

5:00-6:30 pm Fairy Tale Discussion Group….Beauty & the Beast (Fiction & Lattes)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Healy/206/64/103 (Note, this is a new location)

A beautiful, young woman. A man cursed as a beast. Why does this tale appeal? This group is conducted mainly in text chat.  You are welcome to use voice, but will have to type as well for those who don’t have this feature enable to be included.

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7:00 pm -  Storyteller Rei Hax (West of Ireland Library & Cultural Center)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

Science Fiction

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THURSDAY, JUNE 5

4:00 pm -  Biblio Geeks Trivia (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22

Every fortnight we will have a book trivia and discussion night where the winner will take home 250 lindens. I will write the questions about a chosen book or set of books and you will challenge yourself to answer correctly. This Thursday will be the turn of  the ever popular HARRY POTTER series. (GATHERING HELD AT THE MILK BAR)

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6:00-8:00 pm - Discussion Group: Shakespeare: What makes his works so wonderful? (Fiction & Lattes)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Healy/206/64/103 (Note, this is a new location)

Shakespeare’s works are considered classic, and they are universal enough to stand the test of time. But what makes them so wonderful? Explore the subject at this week’s discussion group.

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7:00 pm -  Storyteller Shandon Loring (West of Ireland Library & Cultural Center)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/West%20of%20Ireland/44/171/26

Celtic Myths and Legends

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SATURDAY, JUNE 7

Noon -  Book Trivia: The Elements (Bookstacks)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49

Fire, wind, water, earth. Hydrogen, helium, oxygen? This week’s trivia focuses on the elements in literature. Step up and play. The winner takes home $L250.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 8

11:00 am - Moochers’ Meet (Bookstacks)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Syncretia/215/109/21

A social gathering for book lovers, readers, and writers. We meet at a different location each time to give us an opportunity to explore Second Life. This week we are meeting at Syncretia. Give yourself plenty of time to explore this amazing sim. You will enter at a telehub. We are meeting in the tent on the east side of the island.

2:00 pm - Writers’ Retreat (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22

A chance for writers of all genres to meet, share and discuss their work. Time can also be used to write or share freelance markets, ideas and tips for publication. This is all about helping one other and getting results. Guest readers on hand to read for you. Don’t come empty handed….share, share, share! (GATHERING HELD AT THE STONE CIRCLE)

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MONDAY, JUNE 9

5:00-8:00 pm  - Story Session at the Falling Anvil: Jack Tars & Commedores (Caledon Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20Tamrannoch/233/113/23/

“Here are tinkers, tailors & shoemakers lie snoring fast asleep
While we poor souls on the ocean wide are plowing through the deep
Our officers commanded us, and it’s them we must obey
Expecting every moment for to get cast away”

Join the old salts, coasters, stowaways, privateers & other bold seafaring folk of the Falling Anvil for stories & songs of life at sea. Anyone with a tale to tell of high adventure on the high seas, mermaids, shipwrecks, bold raids, buffeting storms and miscellaneous maritime misadventures is welcome to come tell a tale, and all lovers of story are welcome to join us simply to listen. The evening is sponsored by the Caledon Library and the Clan of Seafarers & Storytellers, and hosted by Aldo Stern.

Wednesday, May 28, 5:00-6:30 pm
Fairy Tale Discussion Group….Rumpelstiltskin (Fiction & Lattes)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Uruti%20Point/103/197/65

This was always one of my favorite growing up….although I was somewhat horrified by it.  Come lets discuss it…..all of its intricacies!  It really is loaded with metaphors when you look closely (aren’t they all).  Have an alternate version?  Bring it along to share with the group.  This group is conducted mainly in text chat.  You are welcome to use voice, but will have to type as well for those who don’t have this feature enable to be included.

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Thursday, May 29, 6:00-8:00 pm
Discussion Group at Fiction and Lattes - Alternate History (Fiction & Lattes)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Uruti%20Point/103/197/65

What if History had developed differently?  This fascinating genre of literature explores that very idea.  Read any or interested in hearing titles that others have read?  Then this is the night for you to come and hang out!  This group is conducted in voice chat so you will need to have the feature turned on in order to hear the discussion.  You don’t have to talk, but believe me you do not want to miss hearing the conversation!

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Friday, May 30, 2:00 pm
SLT Trivia Quest (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22

As the name implies, it is all about trivia -  a night of trivia to be exact (or as we Brits like to call it a PUB QUIZ). Pit your brains against the man in the machine - whoever he might be. Highest score at the end of the night wins L$500. (Gathering held in the Lounge Bar of the Main House)

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Saturday, May 31, 12:00-1:30 pm
Book Trivia: Travel (Bookstacks)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49

This week’s trivia game explores the world of travel. Winner receives L$250.

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Saturday, May 31, 2:00-4:00 pm
Book Discussion: The Three Mulla-Mulgars by Walter de La Mare (Caledon Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20VictoriaCity/52/203/23

Well known and regarded in its own day, de la Mare’s fantastic tale of journey through a delicately exotic landscape has fallen into some obscurity. This is a shame, as there is an intrinsic pleasure of the author’s dreamlike prose, written with a poet’s sensibility, as well as in Dorothy Lathrop’s vivid and sensuous illustrations.

The work is also of interest as one of the principal influences on J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Middle Earth” books.  We will be discussing the work as a Hero’s Journey of the type explored by Joseph Campbell et al.

All lovers of Quests,  fans of tales involving the Innocent and Magical Third Son, Persons Partial to the Poetical, and readers of Fantastic and Fanciful Fiction are invited to join us, whether they have read the work or not.

Copies of the work may be had at the Whitehorn Library in Caledon VictoriaCity,
or found online at http://www.archive.org/stream/threemullamulgar00dela

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Sunday, June 1, 11:00 am
Book Discussion: Book Blogs (Bookstacks)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49

Book blogs have had a huge impact on readers and the book industry. Questions to discuss include: do you read them, and if so, which ones? What is their role in the larger scope of publishing? What are you looking for in a book blog?

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Sunday, June 1, 11:00 am
SLT Writers’ Retreat (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22

A chance for writers of all genres to meet, share and discuss their work. Time can also be used to write or share freelance markets, ideas and tips for publication. This is all about helping one other and getting results. Guest readers on hand to read for you. Don’t come empty handed….share, share, share! (Gathering held at the Beach Campfire)

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Sunday, June 1, Straight after the Writer’s Retreat
SLT Book Circle Discussion: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (Guild of UK Writers)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22

Where we make merry and discuss outstanding fictional texts. (Gathering held at the Beach Campfire)

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Sunday, June 1, 12:00-1:00 pm
Story Hour with Lehua Lamington: Hawaii’s Epic Legends: Pele and Hi’iaka, Goddesses of Volcanoes and Healing (Caledon Library)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Caledon%20VictoriaCity/30/180/23

Lehua Lamington is a storyteller with deep roots in the culture of the Hawaiian Islands, and an equally deep love of the art of Telling. She will regale us with tales of Pele (the volatile and magnificent goddess of fire, lightning, dance, volcanoes and violence) and Hi’iaka, the goddess of healing, Pele’s beloved sister and, at times, rival.

Lehua will tell her stories using SL Voice.  (Event will be held in The Great Lawn of the Whitehorn Library)

Share your own work or ask one of our guest poets to read for you. OPEN MIC. Very popular event. (Gathering held at the Stone Circle)

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Wednesday, May 21, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Fiction & Lattes:Fairy Tale Discussion Group....This week is Japanese Fairy Tales
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Uruti%20Point/103/197/65

Every read any? Have some favorites? Bring them with on a notecard to share with the group! I have a whole book (don't worry I won't force you to listen or read them all) :) This group is conducted primarily in text.... voice can be enabled as well, as long as you are willing to type out your comments for those without the capability of hearing voice.

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Thursday, May 22, 6:00-8:00 pm
Discussion Group at Fiction and Lattes-Tonight....Fantasy Literature
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Uruti%20Point/103/197/65

Admit it.....You've read some Fantasy Literature. Tonights group will be full of people who share your passion for this genre of reading, so you certainly do not want to miss out on it! This group is conducted in voice chat so you will need to have the feature turned on in order to hear the discussion. You don't have to talk, but believe me you do not want to miss hearing the conversation!

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Friday, May 23, 2:00 p.m.
Milkwood: SLT Trivia Quest
Guild of UK Writers
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22As the name implies, it is all about trivia - a night of trivia to be exact (or as we Brits like to call it a PUB QUIZ). Pit your brains against the man in the machine - whoever he might be. Highest score at the end of the night wins L$300. (Gathering held in the Lounge Bar of the Main House)

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Saturday, May 24 Noon
Bookstacks: Book Trivia - Birthdays
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49

This week's trivia topic is a bit unusual - birthdays. It is going to be a challenge to come up with questions and to answer them! Costumes are encouraged. Winner takes home $250 lindens. (Meet at The Pub)

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Sunday, May 25, 11:00 a.m.
Bookstacks: Moocher's Meet
Location to be announced

Informal, social gathering of book lovers. A chance to talk about books and our experiences in Second Life.

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Sunday, May 25, 11:00 a.m.
Milkwood: SLT Writers' Retreat
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Scotland%20Plarmigan/172/140/22

A chance for writers of all genre's to meet, share and discuss their work. Time can also be used to write or share freelance markets, ideas and tips for publication. This is all about helping one other and getting results. Guest readers on hand to read for you. Don't come empty handed....share, share, share! (Gathering held at the Beach Campfire)

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Sunday, May 25, 2:00 p.m.
Steelhead Public Library : Children's Literature Series
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Steelhead/123/185/24

Children's Literature Series - "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" - Women of the fairy tales we all grew up with. Possibly find out who inspired the fairy godmothers, the wicked stepmothers, the princesses and the stepdaughters. Do they have a history or are they simply the product of over active imaginations? Discussion Leader Myfanwy Davies.

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Monday, May 26, 5:00 p.m.
Bookstacks: Book to Film - The Princess Bride
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Tholtfinger/47/131/49

This event starts a new monthly series of books to film. This evening we are discussing William Goldman's The Princess Bride. Goldman plays with the stereotypes of classic fairy tale adventure, asking reader - and viewer - to examine them, while still holding true to the intent of such stories. We will discuss those stereotypes and how well the book translated to the screen. (Meet at The Pub)