Our 2010 Long Island Reads pick is in!

River of Doubt by Candice Millard
Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey

The 26th U.S. president failing re-election goes on an adventure that nearly kills him. In an admirable debut, historian and National Geographic contributor Candice Millard records Theodore Roosevelt's exploration of a hitherto uncharted river in the heart of the Amazon and turns the incredible story of Teddy Roosevelt’s South American adventure into one that easily matches an Indiana Jones screen adventure.

Why River of Doubt?

Teddy Roosevelt lived on Long Island from 1885 until his death in 1919.
The book covers a part of Teddy Roosevelt’s life that is both fascinating and not well known.
The book will appeal to readers of American history, Long Island History, American Presidents, adventure stories, and travel narratives.
River of Doubt is available in hardcover, paperback, large type, audio CD and downloadable audio.
Programming opportunities are numerous.

For more information, contact:

Nassau co-chair Maureen Garvey at maureengarvey@merricklibrary.org
Suffolk co-chair Deborah Clark Cunningham at dcunning@suffolk.lib.ny.us

The Reviews Are In!

Here are some of the the things that people who attended the May 6th author event with Doris Kearns Goodwin had to say:

Marvelous, very professional in every way...

FABULOUS!

Spectacular-she is delightful and entertaining-a perfect choice.

Wonderful to be transported back to a gentler era...

It was absolutely wonderful! Couldn't be better!
The Best!Superb! Very inspiring.

Doris Kearns Goodwin brings everything she writes to life. She is a marvleous speaker as well as a great writer!

Thank you! What a special treat and joy to see and hear this intelligent, talented lady-she brought tears to my eyes as she touched me and my memories!

Amazing. Doris Kearns Goodwin is the most enjoyable speaker I have heard in my life!

Excellent! Ms. Goodwin is so real, refreshing, honest, funny & intelligent.Very enjoyable, delightful, touching story. A great storyteller.

More pictures

Doris with Sr. Mary, whose family owned the butcher shop in Rockville Centre. That's Brentwood Library Director Tom Tarantowicz in the background.
Here is the link to all the event photos on Flickr

Sneak Preview of Event Photos

The Big Day!

Doris Kearns Goodwin's appearance at the Brentwood Library was a rousing success. A packed house, a witty and gracious speaker, a staff and committee members working like a well-oiled machine-even the weather cooperated. The coyotes on the runway at Logan Airport were, unfortunately, not on board, but nothing is perfect!
Pictures will soon be posted, so check back soon.