Mr. Lucas offers his thoughts on his book discussion of James McBride’s Song Yet Sung.

“On October 3, 2009, I had the honor to facilitate one of the One Maryland One Book discussions on James McBride’s, Song Yet Sung.  Nine people attended our very lively discussion and all were fascinated with this incredible piece of living literature. (more…)

On September 27, I had the pleasure of attending author James McBride’s talk at the Baltimore Book Festival. The SRO (standing room only) crowd proved that I’m not the only one in Maryland who is a big fan of Mr. McBride’s work.  (more…)

As a supporter of reading and literacy, and as a native Marylander, I felt compelled to participate in MHC’s One Maryland One Book program. Currently, I have no time for pleasure reading. My full time job with the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development has me working extended hours – especially during this economic crisis. But, as part of my job, I spend 12 to 15 hours per week driving up and down the Eastern Shore. So I downloaded the audio version of Song Yet Sung, put the 10 hour, unabridged edition on my ipod, and began listening as I traversed the roads and scenic byways of Dorchester, Talbot, Caroline, Kent, Wicomico, and Somerset Counties.

I’ve never enjoyed an audio book so much. (more…)

On Saturday, February 7th, several staff members and I attended the Enoch Pratt Booklovers’ Breakfast to see both James McBride and Nikki Giovanni speak before a crowd of more than 650 people! (more…)