Local noted author, Kevin O’Hara, a longtime columnist for The Berkshire Eagle and the proud recipient of the John F. Kennedy National Award, will be reading excerpts from his newest book, Ins and Outs of a Locked Ward: My 30 Years as a Psychiatric Nurse, which chronicles his storied career as an RN on the…
On Thursday, June 9th at 6:00 p.m. Robert D. Kaplan will be speaking at the Stockbridge Library Association in conversation with Jim Brooke. His new book, Adriatic will be on sale at the event. ROBERT D. KAPLAN is the bestselling author of twenty books on foreign affairs and travel translated into many languages, including…
From the author of Swimming to Antarctica and Grayson comes the moving, inspiring story of Al, the ungainly, unruly, irresistible Newfoundland puppy who grows up to become a daring rescue dog—part of Italy’s elite, highly specialized corps of water rescue dogs who swoop out of helicopters and save lives. Tales of Al is the story…
The book Who Knew? Roadside Revelations in Western Massachusetts delves into the history of local curiosities “hidden” in plain sight. It is a travel guide, an accessible history, and an offbeat love letter to Western Mass. The book explores local oddities, explodes tall tales, and gives insight into things locals many have wondered about, but never stopped…
Author Kumiko Makihara's great-great-grandfather was a low-ranking samurai from a poor village in southwestern Japan. Fiercely intelligent and audaciously ambitious, he went on to found the Mitsubishi business empire. His successors -- his younger brother, his son, and his nephew – were equally colorful and capable. Makihara will trace her family history which parallels the…
Join us for a talk with author and Berkshire Eagle columnist Ruth Bass. She is the author of Sarah’s Daughter, Rose, A Silver Moon for Rose and the newly published prequel, Sarah Meets Silas. Bass will discuss writing both novels and a weekly column. Visit Ruth Bass's website The event will take place in the Bement Room…
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