Idaho's Big Read

Idaho Library Book Discussions

Hammett and The Maltese Falcon offers classic mystery enjoyment while it explores themes of moral code, street smarts, the “femme fatale,” obsession, time and place.  Great newspaperman Damon Runyon noted “A Hammett detective was “hardboiled”: fundamentally a good egg, but far from soft.” Hammett’s crisp style and vivid slang created a gritty, street-level realism that registers strongly with the public.  Lively discussions of both themes and language are expected.   

January 14, 2009

6:00 PM – Hidden Springs Branch of Ada Community Library  

January 22, 2009

12:00 PM – Sandpoint Library of East Bonner Library District  

January 27, 2009

1:00 PM -- Cascade Public Library

 January 29, 2009

2:00 PM – Caldwell Public Library

7:00 PM – Caldwell Public Library  

February 5, 2009

6:30 PM – Garden City Public Library  

February 7, 2009

11:00 AM – Ada Community Library  

February 12, 2009

7:00 PM – Boise Public Library - Collister Branch  

February 23, 2009

6:30 PM – Stanley Community Library 

February 19, 2009

7:00 PM – Hailey Public Library

7:00 PM – Boise Public Library – Hillcrest Branch  

March 4, 2009

7:00 PM – Meadows Valley Public Library 

March 5, 2009

7:00 PM -- Middleton Civic Center (Middleton Public Library)  

March 6, 2009

7:00 PM - Mountain Home Public Library  

March 10, 2009

7:00 PM – Lewiston City Library

7:00 PM – Twin Falls Public Library  

March 11, 2009

6:30 PM – Meridian Library  

March 12, 2009

7:00 PM – Star Branch of Ada Community Library  

March 19, 2009

6:00 PM – Community Library Ketchum 

March 20, 2009

6:30 PM - Mountain Home Air Force Base