Kaleidoscope's Reading Room

There was a time when a book delighted your senses. It felt substantial in your hands. The aroma of oiled leather greeted your nose. Pages were a feast for your eyes with their hand-lettered text and beautiful illuminations. If you know where to look, you can find modern books that are just as extraordinary. I find those books and share them with you here and at the Kaleidoscope in Hampton, Iowa. The format varies: One episode may feature an author interview, the next a reading. There are book reviews, and previews of upcoming events. Some shows are serious - some are comic. And if a book sounds interesting, I invite you to shop the Kaleidoscope's online store at OurFocusIsYou.com or telephone to place your credit-card order - 641-456-2787. It will be a pleasure to serve you. I own the store. Keri Holmes

Reading Room 2008 May 30

Keri reads from "Peace" by Richard Bausch, a powerfully written story of a reconnaissance mission during the last days of WWII.

05-29
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Reading Room 2008 May 23

Keri interviews Jack Fuller, author of "Abbeyville".

05-22
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Reading Room 2008 May 16

Keri reads from "Eight Women, Two Model Ts, and the American West" by Joanne Wilke.

05-15
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Reading Room 2008 May 09

Keri interviews Stephen Evans, author of "Marriage of True Minds".

05-08
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Reading Room 2008 May 02

Keri continues her discussion with artist and monster creator Stefan Bucher.

05-01
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Reading Room 2008 Apr 25

Keri talks with artist and monster creator Stefan Bucher.

04-24
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Reading Room 2008 Apr 18

Keri interviews poet and author Jayne Jaudon Ferrer.

04-17
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Reading Room 2008 Apr 11

Keri celebrates the visit of "Little Heathens" author Millie Kalish.

04-10
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Reading Room 2008 Apr 04

Keri asks if we can welcome "The Latehomecomer" author to Hampton.

04-03
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Reading Room 2008 Mar 28

Keri describes the book "Sock and Glove" and the gift she received.

03-27
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Reading Room 2008 Mar 21

Keri reads from the introduction to Anne Rice's new books on the life of Jesus.

03-20
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Reading Room 2008 Mar 14

Keri shares the best from the Bookseller's convention.

03-13
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Reading Room 2008 Mar 07

Paul reads from Elizabeth Enright's "The Saturdays".

03-06
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Reading Room 2008 Feb 29

Keri leaps into spring. Spring specials of autographed books.

02-28
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Reading Room 2008 Feb 22

Keri reads from "Mudbound" a post-WW2 novel by Hilary Jordan.

02-21
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Reading Room 2008 Feb 15

Keri interviews Deanna Raybourn, author of "Silent In The Grave" and "Silence in the Sanctuary".

02-14
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Reading Room 2008 Feb 08

Keri describes "The Accident Man" by Tom Cain.

02-07
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Reading Room 2008 Feb 01

Keri explains "Hampton Reads". Join us in reading the book "Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression" by Mildred Armstrong Kalish.

01-31
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Reading Room 2008 Jan 25

Paul has a special free CD for SF/Fantasy fans. Also, David Drake's "Far Side of the Stars".

01-24
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Reading Room 2008 Jan 18

Keri describes the book "Snow Sounds: An Onomatopoeic Story" by David Johnson.

01-17
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