Preliminary Program Grid for Michael DirdaThis is the Preliminary program schedule. Michael Dirda may or may not actually be on these items, but probably will. However, due to circumstances beyond our control, modifications to the program can occur throughout the convention. |
| Friday 7:00 pm: The Art of the Book Review (Ends at: 7:55 pm) Eisenhower Participants:Charlie Jane Anders, Karlo Yeager Rodriguez, Michael Dirda, Natalie Luhrs, Nate Hoffelder (M) A good book review and reviewer can be a reader's best friend. Learn about the world of book reviews and the skills for crafting them. What is different about reading with a critical eye versus for pleasure? Where can you find good reviews? What can authors gain from reading (or writing) these critiques? |
| Saturday 11:30 am: How to Change Your Reading Diet (Ends at: 12:25 pm) Washington Theater Participants:A.C. Wise, Irette Y Patterson, Mary G. Thompson (M), Michael Dirda, Sarah Avery Reading ruts happen! Panelists discuss the best ways to diversify your reading habits to find new gems and genres that you'll love next. Where can you find new sources for your TBR list? What are tips for sifting through new titles to find something you love? How many pages should you give a book or story before moving on? |
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