Posts Tagged ‘Poetry’

Special Tribute to Kahil Gibran

Friday, June 25th, 2010

On Thursday, July 8th at 7:30 p.m., Bound To Be Read Books will host a special tribute to Kahlil Gibran,a poet, philosopher and mystic, whose wisdom has passed the test of time and gave poetry another dimension.

This is an open-mic event hosted by David Hirschorn, director of the Atlanta branch of the New Acropolis NPO. Everyone is welcome to participate by either contributing their impressions or a poem by the well-known artist.

Bring your own Kahil Gibran poems! Wine and cheese served.

National Poetry Month Day 6 – Jordan Graye Reads “Parting” by Emily Dickinson

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Jordan Graye Reads “Parting” by Emily Dickinson from Jeff McCord on Vimeo.

Bound To Be Read Books continues its National Poetry Month Celebration with Jordan Graye, writer, producer and star of the independent film “MHz (Megahertz),” reading “Parting” by Emily Dickinson. Check back every day in April 2010 for a new video of a local author, poet, customer, or staff member reading a poem. For more information, please visit BoundToBeReadBooks.com.

National Poetry Month Day 5 – Jessica Handler Reads “Prospective Immigrants Please Note” by Adrienne Rich

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Jessica Handler Reads “Prospective Immigrants Take Note” by Adrienne Rich from Jeff McCord on Vimeo.

Bound To Be Read Books continues its National Poetry Month Celebration with Jessica Handler, author of Invisible Sisters, reading Adrienne Rich’s poem “Prospective Immigrants Please Note.” Check back every day in April 2010 for a new video of a local author, poet, customer, or staff member reading a poem. For more information, please visit BoundToBeReadBooks.com.

National Poetry Month Day 4 – V. Ford Reads “Your Parents Were Wild Before They Had You”

Sunday, April 4th, 2010

V. Ford Reads “Your Parents Were Wild Before They Had You” from Jeff McCord on Vimeo.

Bound To Be Read Books continues its National Poetry Month Celebration with V. Ford reading her poem “Your Parents Were Wild Before They Had You”. Check back every day in April 2010 for a new video of a local author, poet, customer, or staff member reading a poem. For more information, please visit BoundToBeReadBooks.com.

National Poetry Month Day 1 – Jef Blocker Reads “The Rudest Buddhist”

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Jef Blocker Reads “The Rudest Buddhist” from Jeff McCord on Vimeo.

Bound To Be Read Books kicks off its National Poetry Month Celebration with Store Manager Jef Blocker reading his poem “The Rudest Buddhist.” Check back every day in April 2010 for a new video of a local author, poet, customer, or staff member reading a poem. For more information, please visit www.BoundToBeReadBooks.com.