Galveston County Reads

Galveston County Reads is a program which promotes a certain book every year for libraries, schools, and civic organizations to read and discuss. This year's book is Ernest J. Gaines' A Lesson Before Dying, a classic novel featuring a close-to-home setting about a black man accused of murder in post World War II Louisiana. First published in 1993 by already well-reputed author Gaines, the book was well-received by critics and was even a Oprah's book selection in 1997. Copies are available at all county libraries and a telecasted interview with the author has been set up for the new year.