One Book One Marin

Tonight’s the final celebration of this year’s book, Strangers In Their Own Land by Arlie Hochschild. Still time to make the “conversation “ at 7 pm, Angelico Hall, Dominican University.

Author Arlie Hochschild here at Book Passage for the launch party. It’s a packed house!

Interested in exploring this topic further? Check out this reading list available through MARINet Library.

One Book One Marin 2018 - MARINet One Book One Marin 2018 by Belvedere Tiburon Staff Adults : A recommended book list for readers of STRANGERS IN THEIR OWN LAND; anger and mourning on the American Right, by Arlie Russell Hochschild: Liberalism, Conservatism, Common Ground, the elusive American dream, the South, empathy and the ever-...

From our colleagues at College of Marin: Learn more about Strangers in Their Own Land, view interviews with Arlie Russell Hochschild, read reviews from across the political spectrum, and more!

LibGuides: Strangers in Their Own Land: One Book One Marin Anger and Mourning on the American Right

We're excited to announce our selection for 2018: Strangers In Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning of the American Right, written by renowned sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild. A finalist for the 2016 National Book Award, the book aims to explain the worldview of supporters of the Tea Party movement in Louisiana. Our hope is this community read helps us all better understand why our politics are so deeply divided. We are fortunate and thrilled to add her name to our list of past esteemed authors.

Author Anthony Marra joins us as we celebrate our 11th year of building a stronger, enriched community.

Come hear this year's author, Anthony Marra, in conversation with KQED host Michael Krasny, at our culminating event. April 13 - 7:00 pm; Angelico Hall, Dominican University of California. Event is free and open to the public. Anthony was fabulous at the kick-off. Don't miss this final opportunity to meet this bright and engaging author.

Check out this book list curated by Linda Bennett, of the Belvedere Tiburon Library. It includes books that influenced the author; and some that explore the issues of sacrifice, loyalty, betrayal, life under and after the dissolution of the USSR, and the redemptive power of art. Titles available through MARINet and/or your local library

One Book One Marin 2017 - MARINet One Book One Marin 2017 by Belvedere Tiburon Staff Adult : A recommended book list for readers of THE TSAR OF LOVE AND TECHNO: STORIES, by Anthony Marra: woven narratives; books that influenced the author; and some that explore the issues of sacrifice, loyalty, betrayal, life under and after the dis...

Author Anthony Marra at the OBOM kick off.

The kick-off for OBOM 2017 is 30 minutes away. Excited for another great year!

We are thrilled to announce our 2017 selection: The Tsar of Love and Techno: Stories. Anthony Marra's latest novel is a captivating work from one of the Bay Area's greatest new talents.

For those of you still craving all things Martian, here's another opportunity. From our Friends at the Smith Rafael Film Center: Science On Screen: A Presentation by Dr. Pascal Lee Followed by a Screening of The Martian 3D
Thursday, June 16 • 6:30
Dr. Pascal Lee will give an illustrated presentation about planning and preparation for the first human mission to Mars.
Learn more at: http://rafaelfilm.cafilm.org/mission-mars/