LPL Hosts Book Discussions for “Read ME” Statewide Summer Reading Program

Presented by the Maine State Library and Maine Humanities Council, the Read ME statewide summer reading program connects Maine’s adult reading community through outstanding new books written by up-and-coming Maine authors. The titles, one each for fiction and nonfiction, are selected each year by a well-known Maine author with an established reputation. This year’s titles were chosen by Christina Baker Kline, author of the best-selling novels “Orphan Train,” “A Piece of the World,” and, most recently, “The Exiles.”

Multiple copies of the books are available to borrow at local libraries. In addition to events presented by local libraries, the Read ME program features statewide virtual events, including a kick-off program with Jennifer Rooks on Maine Public Radio’s “Maine Calling” and a virtual visit with each of the two featured authors.

Lewiston Public Library will host a discussion of Phuc Tran’s coming-of-age memoir “Sigh, Gone,” the nonfiction selection for this year’s Read ME statewide summer reading program, on Wednesday, July 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This in-person event will take place in the library’s Couture Room. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call 513-3135 or email lplreference@gmail.com.

Lewiston Public Library will host a discussion of Meredith Hall’s novel “Beneficence,” the fiction selection for this year’s Read ME statewide summer reading program, on Wednesday, August 24, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This in-person event will take place in the library’s Couture Room. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call 513-3135 or email lplreference@gmail.com.

For more information about Read ME 2022, this year’s featured books, or the dates and registration information for the statewide virtual events, see
https://mainehumanities.org/read-me