Conversations Book Club is pleased to announce that there are several events going on during the week of August 25-30, 2008 to satisfy any book lover.
Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 12p.m. CST --- Converations LIVE! will talk with Sumit of The Hiphop Chronicle about the work the organization does to educate music and why it has partnered with the Hiphop and Books literacy campaign. Listen live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/converationslive
Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 7p.m. CST --- Conversations LIVE! will hold the online panel "The Business of Books" at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive. Modered by Conversations Book Club founder Cyrus A. Webb, join the 90-minute discussion as authors Recha Peay, Peron Long, Thomas Green Jr. and Valerie Wilson Wesley discuss their careers, the highs and lows of the book industry and answer your questions about things you should know while preparing to be a published author.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 @ 11-1p.m. CST --- Town Hall-Style meeting "Blacks and Obama: A vote of conscience, conviction or color?" Moderated by Conversations Book Club President Cyrus A. Webb, this discussion will focus on the beliefs and positions of one of the men who wish to be the next President of the United States. It will take place at the Pearl Public Library (Old Brandon Rd. * Pearl, MS). Admission is free.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 @ 12p.m. CST --- Conversations LIVE! will talk with Bestselling author Jewel Parks Rhodes for the hour about her incredible career and her new book YELLOW MOON. Listen live at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive.
Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 6-8p.m. CST --- FORUM: "Blacks for Obama: A vote of conscience, conviction or color?" Moderated by Conversations Book Club President Cyrus A. Webb, a panel will discuss issues that matter today to the black community and pinpoint where Obama stands on each subject. Those in attendance will be asked to give their opinion as to whether Obama deserves the Black Vote. This will be held at the Jackson Enterprise Building (HWY W *Jackson, MS). Admission is free.
Friday, August 29, 2008 --- Bestselling author Teresa Rae Butler becomes the 26th author to visit with Conversations Book Club in 2008. Visit http://www.thebestbookclub.info to see where she will be involved in activities in Mississippi.
Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 1-5p.m. EST --- Converations, Fire Fly Publishing and The Street Life Series presents a "Book Lovers Day" in Atlanta, GA. For all the details, visit this link: http://conversationsbookclub.blogspot.com/2008/08/book-lovers-day-in-atl-ga-sat-august-30_23.html
Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 7-9p.m. EST (Atlanta, GA) --- Town Hall-style meeting "Blacks and Obama: A vote of conscience, conviction or color?" Moderated by Conversations Book Club Cyrus A. Webb, this discussion will be held at the Country Inn & Suites (759 Pollard Blvd. SW * Atlanta, GA 30315) and will focus on the beliefs and positions of one of the men who wish to be the next President of the United States. Admission free.
For more information about any of the above, feel free to contact Cyrus A. Webb at 601.896.5616 or cawebb4@juno.com. Details about Conversations Book Club can be found at http://www.thebestbookclub.info.
