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Phoenix, Arizona 85013
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Phoenix College Community To Read and Discuss Plainsong by Kent Haruf

By: Christy Skeen

What if everyone in Arizona read the same book at the same time? What if that same book had a whole community talking?

Well, beginning in April, the Phoenix College community will be reading and discussing Plainsong by Kent Haruf. In Plainsong, Mr. Haruf writes of the fictitious town of Holt, Colorado and the people that are integral to that town’s character.

This statewide event, OneBookAZ Book Discussions will allow Phoenix College students, faculty and staff, as well as the community an opportunity to get involved in weekly discussions about the book. Free copies of Plainsong will be distributed to students at the first meeting while supplies last. Also, copies are available at the Phoenix College Library and other area libraries for check out. In addition, Barnes & Noble bookstores are offering discounts.

"These book discussions will enrich the experience of reading and will help build a stronger sense of community," said Phoenix College Library Director, Ann Roselle.

The Phoenix College Library will host the following book discussions.

April 1
(11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) – Library Conference Room (Introductory Meeting)

April 8
(11: 30 a.m. – 1 p.m.) – Library Conference Room (Discussion of Beginning Chapters)

April 15
(11: 30 a.m. – 1 p.m.) – Library Conference Room (Discussion of Middle Chapters)

April 22
(11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.) – Library Conference Room (Discussion of Entire Book)

The Library Conference Room is located on the second floor of the Library.

For more information, please call (602) 285-7549.