At last, One Click Digital has released instructions for Apple/Macintosh users. If you use an Apple or Mac to access the internet, please email me at jenniferstubbs at ruidoso hyphen nm dot gov, and I will reply with the directions as a pdf attachment. If you are looking for the instructions to begin using One Click Digital, they can be found in the column to the right under "e Audiobook How to." Just last week I tried downloading two books on my machine at home, without luck. But when I tried again the next day, both were just fine. Que sera sera, no?
If audiobooks aren't your thing, how about an online book club? Huffington Post has set up a site, along with a Twitter #tag if you prefer, for HuffPo editors and readers to share reactions to The Tiger's Wife. The site discussion has only covered the first 4 chapters, though the second part, chapters 5-8, should be up this week--or take the initiative and begin filling the comments yourself.
Online or virtual book clubs allow you to participate when it fits your schedule. My favorite aspect is how I can skip over comments that feel repetitive or non-productive, while focusing on those with insight from perspectives I missed. (Can you tell I have a patience problem?) If you have any comments on virtual book clubs (Have you tried one? Would you give it a try?), please add them to this post's comments.
If local, live events are your interest Ruidoso Public Library offers two this week. Wednesday, 2pm, Jamie Slack (a local author) will talk about the memoir process, especially from a drawing/visual perspective. She will also sign her book, Now Here's a Thought: A Playful Journal About Life.
Saturday at 11 am, Steven H. Havill (formerly a local English teacher) will discuss and sign his newest book in the Posadas County Mysteries, One Perfect Shot. (Portions of both sales benefit the Friends of the Library.)
Finally, if one hour of Downton Abbey leaves you craving more history and drama, the library has several title suggestions to help fill the six days between (just ask for Jennifer and let me know if you prefer fiction or fact).
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