One Book One Lincoln A joint venture of the Lincoln Journal Star and Lincoln City Libraries One Book - One Lincoln - 2005
Book Discussion Groups

Information about the selected novel - The Kite Runner An extensive list of links to on-line reviews of The Kite Runner, plus a list of sources at Lincoln City Libraries for printed reviews of the novel Links to on-line excerpts from the novel The Kite Runner Information about Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner A list of links to on-line interviews with Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner See a list of The Kite Runner book discussion group times and locations Links to several on-line sources for Discussion Questions for book groups reading The Kite Runner Connect to our special online discussion forum for The Kite Runner See a list of list of official events taking place during September, October or November as part of the One Book - One Lincoln experience Links to other cities and organizations which have selected The Kite Runner as their 'community reading projects' Information about Afghanistan, its People, Culture and History Information about Afghan Kites and Afghan Kite Fighting Visit our page of Related Resources for The Kite Runner and One Book - One Lincoln - 2005 Check the availability of The Kite Runner in the Lincoln City Library holdings Kite Runner Menu Options

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Community Book Discussion Groups

One of the main goals of One Book - One Lincoln is to encourage residents to read and openly discuss the same book. Talking about great literature with others often adds richness and depth to the experience of reading. We encourage you to join other members of the community in discussing The Kite Runner during September, October and November 2005. Everyone is welcome; there is no need to pre-register. This complete list of official Community Discussion Groups will also appear in the Resource Guide, scheduled for the September 19th issue of the Lincoln Journal Star.

Bethany Branch Library
1810 North Cotner Boulevard
Friday, September 23, 10:30 a.m.

Meadowlark Coffee House
1624 South St.
Monday, September 26, 2:00 p.m.

Walt Branch Library
6701 S. 14th St.
Tuesday, October 4, 7:00 p.m.

Lee Booksellers Edgewood Center
56th & Highway 2
Thursday, October 6, 9:30 a.m.
420-1919

Barnes & Noble Booksellers
5150 O Street
Wednesday, October 12, 7:00 p.m.

Against the Wall Gallery
6220 Havelock Ave.
Thursday, October 13, 7:00 p.m.

The Mill
800 P St.
Friday, October 14, 10:30 a.m.

Panera Bread
201 N. 66th. - Westfield Shoppingtown Gateway
Tuesday, October 18, 7:00 p.m.

The Java Room
1420 S. Folsom
Wednesday, October 19, 7:00 p.m.
The little yellow house.

Auld Recreation Center
3140 Sumner Street
Friday, October 21, noon
Bring a sack lunch

Crescent Moon Coffee
816 P St.
Monday, October 24, 7:00 p.m.

The Mill
4736 Prescott St.
Tuesday, October 25, 7:00 p.m.

Braeda Fresh Express Cafe
8320 Northwoods Dr. Suite 800 (84th & Holdrege)
Wednesday, October 26, 7:00 p.m.

Lincoln Literacy Council
1625 N Street, Suite B
Thursday, October 27, noon
Bring a sack lunch

Gere Branch Library
2400 South 56th Street
Friday, October 28, 10:30 a.m.

Clyde Malone Community Center
2032 U St.
Friday, October 28, noon
Bring a sack lunch.

Lincoln Journal Star
926 P St.
Wednesday, November 2, noon
Bring a sack lunch

Panera Bread
2940 Pine Lake Rd. - Southpointe Pavilions
Thursday, November 3, 7:00 p.m.

The Blend
4900 N. 26th St. Suite 102
Friday, November 4, 6:00 p.m.

Mo Java
2649 N. 48th St. Suite 102
Monday, November 7, 5:00 p.m.

University of Nebraska Bookstore
Nebraska Union, Lower Level
14th and R Streets
Tuesday, November 8, noon
Bring a sack lunch

Nebraska Library Commission
The Atrium, 12th & N Streetst
Wednesday, November 9, noon
Bring a sack lunch

Northeast YMCA
2601 N. 70th St.
Thursday, November 10, 2:00 p.m.

"The Kite Runner" will also be discussed at the regular weekly "Book Talk" sessions at Bethany and Gere Branch libraries on the following dates:

Bethany Branch Library - Friday Book Talk
1810 N. Cotner Blvd.
Friday, September 23, 10:30 a.m.
Part of their weekly Book Talk series.

Gere Branch Library - Monday Book Talk
2400 S. 56th St.
Monday, September 26, 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Part of their weekly Book Talk series.

Didn't have a chance to join one of the official discussion groups, but still want to share your views on The Kite Runner or this year's special programs? Visit our On-Line Comments Form to leave a message, and we'll post it in our moderated discussion area.

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