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Kingsolver retells the Dickens classic "David Copperfield": A boy born in southern Appalachia to a teenage single mother deals with everything from foster care to drug addiction.

A Q&A with the author of Demon Copperhead, who's still angry about how the rest of the country views Appalachia.

In “Demon Copperhead,” Barbara Kingsolver reimagines “David Copperfield” as a tale set in Southern Appalachia, and brings humanity and humor to a region and people who have long endured exploitation and condescension.

Here’s Why You Won’t Want to Miss Richard Powers on Feb. 6.

As the most aggressive, competitive, and ambitious sign, Aries are fierce and fearless. I’m an Aries, and I live with five other Aries—I’m an expert. It’s only appropriate I recommend my favourite book to all my aggressive little fire signs out there: Barbara Kingsolver’s The Bean Trees, a beautiful tale of female independence and unexpected motherhood.

Community Content The Winchester Public Library is offering virtual programs, including live events for all ages and recorded storytimes for kids. For information, call 781-721-7171 or visit http://winpublib.org/virtualprograms. Announcement DROP BOXES: If you have materials you’d like to return, the librarys no-contact drop boxes are open 24/7. Upcoming virtual programs Find the virtual meeting instructions for all programs at http://winpublib.org/events. LEARN ABOUT INSTAGRAM: 1 p.m. March...

Happening at the Jenks Center Community Content The Jenks Center continues to remain closed to promote public safety resulting from the coronavirus outbreak. Check our website for updates. Staff are operating with minimal coverage to support older adults in Winchester. Please call 781-721-7136 if you need assistance. Upcoming events Virtual: LIBRARY ONLINE: "Ever Hear of Instagram?": 1 p.m. March 11. You probably have heard a lot about social media but might not know where you might start. Joi...

Community Content The Winchester Public Library is offering virtual programs, including live events for all ages and recorded storytimes for kids. For information, call 781-721-7171 or visit http://winpublib.org/virtualprograms. Announcement DROP BOXES: If you have materials you’d like to return, the librarys no-contact drop boxes are open 24/7. Upcoming virtual programs Find the virtual meeting instructions for all programs at http://winpublib.org/events. LEARN ABOUT INSTAGRAM: 1 p.m. March...