‘Fair And Tender Ladies’ BookTalk

SOUTHBURY — The next BookTalk program at Southbury Public Library will concern Fair and Tender Ladies, by Lee Smith. Fair and Tender Ladies recounts the life of Ms Smith’s memorable heroine, Ivy Rowe, through letters spanning the years from girlhood to older age. Imbued with the importance of place and family, Fair and Tender Ladies vividly portrays the strength, endurance and creative soul of Virginia’s mountain-bred people.

Joyce Ware, a published author, will lead the discussion on Monday, January 8, at 2 pm. The library is at 561 Main Street South. Contact BookTalk organizers Hilja Wescott, 264-1716, or Lois Wolsch, 262-6123, for additional information.