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![]() 2022 Recommending Author Christina Baker Kline. Photograph © Beowulf Sheehan |
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Every summer, Read ME gets Maine adults all reading two books recommended by a well-known Maine author. This coming summer, recommending author Christina Baker Kline has chosen Sigh, Gone by Phuc Tran and Beneficence by Meredith Hall.
Explore the 2022 Read ME Toolkit | Attend an event | Participating libraries
2022 Author Talks
Offered in partnership with Maine State Library, Read ME is structured to enable even the smallest, most rural libraries to participate. All that’s required is a commitment to making each of the featured titles available to their patrons.
Program goals
- Connect Maine’s adult reading community through shared reading experiences
- Support libraries in their work to provide quality adult summer reading initiatives
- Elevate upcoming Maine Authors
Statewide Events
- Statewide Author Talk with Meredith Hall
Hosted by MSL and MHC
Thursday | August 25, 2022 | 7PM | Register now | Submit a question for Meredith
Local Events
- Book Discussion on Beneficence (In-person)
Falmouth Memorial Library (registration required)
August 16, 2022 | 10:00 AM - Book Discussion on Beneficence (Limited in-person)
Curtis Memorial Library (registration required)
August 23, 2022 | 1:00 PM - Book Discussion on Beneficence (In-person)
Lewiston Public Library (registration required)
August 24, 2022 | 5:30 PM - Statewide Author Talk with Meredith Hall
Hosted by MSL and MHC
August 25, 2022 | 7PM | Register now | Submit a question for Meredith