We are sad to announce that A Tale for Three Counties Program is ending. For more information, please read the following articles from The Daily News:
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‘Tale for Three Counties’ committee dissolves
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Regret and appreciation: Sad to see Tale for Three Counties go, but organizers should be thanked
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Tale authors react to program’s end
What was the Tale for Three Counties?
Tale for Three Counties was an area-wide book discussion, which started in 2003, and was represented by the 19 public libraries of Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties and Genesee Community College in Western New York State.
What were some of the book selections that were read in the last 14 years?
| 2003 | Leif Enger | Peace Like a River |
| 2004 | Howard Frank Mosher | Northern Borders |
| 2005 | Julia Spencer-Fleming | In the Bleak Midwinter |
| 2006 | Jennifer Donnelly | A Northern Light |
| 2007 | Mark Spragg | An Unfinished Life |
| 2008 | Thomas Mullen | Last Town on Earth |
| 2009 | P.L. Gaus | Separate from the World |
| 2010 | Garth Stein | The art of racing in the rain |
| 2011 | Hillary Jordan | Mudbound |
| 2012 | Yannick Murphy | The Call |
| 2013 | Peter Troy | May the road rise up to meet you |
| 2014 | Karen Thompson Walker | The age of miracles |
| 2015 | Laura McBride | We are called to rise |
| 2016 | S. M. Hulse | Black River |
Where can I see pictures of past programs?
Take the opportunity to view our online photo album of past authors.