Book Talk- The Witch of Mansfield

Book: “The Witch of Mansfield: The Tetched Life of Phebe Wise” The daughter of one of Mansfield’s founding fathers, Phebe became the target of robbers and an obsessed stalker, situations which culminated in startling violence. She emerged, a hypnotic and strange survivor. A young cousin, Louis Bromfield, was deeply impacted by her and often visited…

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Public Book Signing of Percy the Peacock

Public Book Signing of Percy the Peacock. Sunday, August 15 from 2-4 PM. Join us on Kingwood Family Day to meet Diane Wolfe, the author and illustrator and have your purchased copy of the book signed! Located in the Garden Gateway

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“The Shawshank Experience” Book Talk

Dr. Maura Grady will read from her book The Shawshank Experience: Tracking the History of the World’s Favorite Movie on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 4:00 p.m. in Ronk Lecture Hall, Schar College of Education at Ashland University. The book features an in-depth analysis of the world’s most popular movie, The Shawshank Redemption, delving into issues such as: the…

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Shawshank Experience Provides Educational Opportunities

The influence of Shawshank does not stop at monetary value. The book, the film, the trail and the history of the area provide ample learning opportunities for anyone willing to start the journey. The scope of the Shawshank experience covers diverse ground, from literary and film analysis, to its historical and cultural impacts. ...

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