![]() ![]() That means that a larger number of people can participate, including folks who are homebound or will be too far away during OB/ONP week (November 13 to 19) to attend in person.Ĭhoosing the book of the year is typically an arduous process, with committee members lobbying vigorously for favorite authors or works but there are certain agreed-upon guidelines, including a page limit. One Book 2022 will employ a combination of films streamed via Kanopy, live gatherings and virtual discussions some of the events will be hybrid. ![]() ![]() “And the previous year it was entirely virtual.”Īs with so many cultural organizations trying to keep services and activities alive during the pandemic, this group of volunteers – who work under the combined auspices of the Benjamin Center at SUNY New Paltz and the Elting Memorial Library – picked up a few new technological tricks and gadgets that will continue to be useful in the future. “We didn’t do it last year, so we lost momentum,” says OB/ONP committee member Linda Welles. (Photo by Lauren Thomas)Ī local tradition since 2005, One Book/One New Paltz will be back this November, and this is your heads-up to get your hands on this year’s selected group read if you think you might like to participate. One Book, One New Paltz committee members Linda Welles and Myra Sorin with this year’s pick, Hag-Seed by Margaret Atwood. ![]()
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