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Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: “The Alchemist”
What better way to end Hitting the Books for 2019 than with a book of hope. “The Alchemist” by Paulo...
Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: “On the Road”
It is our great good fortune to have Pete Kerzel as the co-producer of Hitting the Books. Pete organizes the...
Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: “A Place Called Maine”
Twenty-four authors have their stories about Maine related in this book, “A Place Called Maine.” I hesitate to offer this...
Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: “Leadership in Turbulent Times”
“Leadership in Turbulent Times” by Doris Kearns Goodwin is an examination of four presidents who took office in times of...
Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: “A Bullet for Cinderella”
There is no reason for the selection of “A Bullet for Cinderella” over the myriad of other works by John...
Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: “The Book Thief”
What a treat to be able to introduce you to the co-producer of “Hitting the Books,” Olivia Witherite. She has...
Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: “The Story of Lucy Gault”
There is a silent loneliness about the history of Ireland. All the pubs and all the music and all the...
Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: “Dead Wake”
I knew very little about the sinking of the cruise ship Lusitania in 1915. The sinking of the Titanic always...
Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: “Adventures in the Screen Trade”
You do not have to want to be a screenwriter to enjoy “Adventures in the Screen Trade.” This is a...
Hitting the Books with Gary Thorne: “Triumphs of Experience”
“Triumphs of Experience” by George E. Vallant is about findings from the longest (in time) and most in-depth study of...