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hashshashin: In a true war story nothing is ever absolutely true.

June 2011look at it this way, religion science all untrue but true. there are things that are true that cant possably be untrue. but they happen at a personal level and it only deals with you or someone you know. history, science, politcs, religion. all are wrong. but before you calling me anything like an athiest or agnostic or anarchist hear me out. know t […]

sheli223: Scranton Reads 2010

September 2010This year for Scranton Reads, we are doing something a little different. Instead of picking one title from American literature, we are celebrating the works of [[Mark Twain]]! In this space, we can discuss any of his works, his life, his quotes, or accomplishments. We can ask questions of specific titles or just [[Mark Twain]] in general. Pleas […]

elizabeth: Meeting Tim O'Brien

November 2009Now that I've read the book and talked about it so often, when I met Tim and heard him speak it was like meeting up with an old friend I haven't seen in a while. There was this air of familiarity and when he started telling stories, I actually turned to someone and said, "Oh, I love this story," as if I was there and knew the […]

Committee & Sponsors

The Scranton Reads Committee is a collection of dedicated volunteers from area educational, cultural and religious organizations. We are honored they could help us throughout the years.

Taryn Blomain
Tammy Brown
Agnes Cardoni
Pete Chapla
Barbara Colangelo
Marie Crispino
Father Peter Dangio
Elizabeth Davis, Co-Chair 2011
Diane Demko
Jack Finnerty
Brian Fulton
Diana Harris
Anna Kilcullen
Rich Larsen
Michele Legate
Laureen Maloney
Chris Mazzino
Maureen McGuigan
Sheli McHugh, Co-Chair 2011
Dr. John McInerney
Rabbi Joe Mendelsohn
Jessica Meoni
Mary Ann Moran
Michele Murphy
Joe Riccardo
Tricia Richards
Carol Rubel
Laura Santoski
Kristen Shemanski
Jeanie Sluck
Andrea Talarico
Christina Thomas
Kelley Wagers
Katie Weinschenk
Helen Weiss

Sponsors:

The City of Scranton

Albright Memorial Library

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Times Shamrock Communications

Kristen Shemanski Graphic Artist

Marywood University

Penn State: Worthington Scranton

University of Scranton

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Michael, on October 27, 2009 at 5:57 pm said:

Hey everyone,
Just want to remind you that this Friday the university of Scranton Players will present Pulitzer Prize winner Lanford Wilson’s play Redwood Curtain. The play runs just under an hour and a half. It runs Oct. 30-31 & Nov 6&7 @ 8Pm and Nov 1&8 @ 2PM. Tickets are $8 for General Admission and $5 for Seniors and children under 12. The performance is in the McDade Center for Literary & Performing Arts in the Royal Theatre.

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mkunda83151, on September 8, 2010 at 2:25 pm said:

Hello. I am Scrantonian at heart, born and raised. I recently had a book published, Cue The Rocky Music, and Scranton has a prominent role. I thought you might like to have a look at my wordpress blogof the same name.

Best, Mike

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