FAQ's
Q. Where can I buy a copy of the book?
A. Books are available at the following public libraries:
Batavia(Richmond Memorial), Medina (Lee-Whedon Memorial), Perry, and
the Genesee Community College Library.The book will also be available
at author programs. Your purchase of the Tale book at the public libraries
or Genesee Community supports the Tale for Three Counties project.
Q. What can I expect when I attend a book discussion?
A. A book discussion lasts about one hour. A discussion
leader will facilitate the discussion by asking questions but will generally
let the discussion takes its own course. Additional questions may be
posed to keep participants on track or to discuss other topics related
to the book.
Q. Do I need to read the book to participate in a
book discussion?
A. Because book discussions invite participants to
talk about the selected book, it's very important to have read the book
beforehand.
Q. What can I expect when I attend a "Meet the
Author" program?
A. The author may read a short excerpt from the book
and will talk about the process of writing and publishing the novel.
He (or she) may talk about the inspiration behind the book, education
and literary background, work schedule, and dealing with editors and
publishers. The author will answer audience questions.
The author has been invited as a culmination to the "community-reads"
program. He (or she) is not available to meet with individuals about
manuscripts or other concerns about writing and being published.
Q. How is a book selected for Tale for Three Counties?
A. The Tale for Three Counties Council meets monthly
throughout the year to plan each year's program. Books for future years
are discussed at each meeting.
The following criteria are considered for the Tale for Three Counties
book:
. A work of fiction that has
positive professional reviews and /or literary awards
. A book that will appeal to
a wide variety of readers, including males and females, teens and adults
. A book that features topics
that can be discussed
. A book that carries the theme
of rural family life and/or New York State history
. A book whose
author is available to visit western New York for this program