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December 11 2012
Jewel Lansing, coauthor with Fred Leeson of Multnomah: The Tumultuous Story of Oregon’s Most Populous County, says, “My favorite place to read is an overstuffed chair overlooking... More
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December 05 2012
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May 23 2011
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Jewel Lansing's Favorite Place to Read
Jewel Lansing, coauthor with Fred Leeson of Multnomah: The Tumultuous Story of Oregon’s Most Populous County, says, “My favorite place to read is an overstuffed chair overlooking green lawn and trees where squirrels and birds frolic during daylight hours. A small table on my right holds bookmarks, pens, post-its, and half a dozen books in-waiting. I prop up my feet on a slanting footstool, ready to begin.”
Jewel and Fred will be featured authors at our Holiday Party and Book Sale. Join us and tell us: where is your favorite place to read?
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