The Literary Department

Purpose of the Literary Department

Our purpose is to enlighten and entertain our members and to celebrate Texas and Texas writers.

We will also begin a study group. The first subject will be the history of East Dallas and Ross Avenue. Details to follow.

To All Members: The Literary Department has chosen a book for our Literary Study Group: Sarah-The Bridge Builder by Vivian Castleberry

This book will complete our study of Dallas history because it is the true story of a woman’s life in the rough frontier town of Dallas between the 1840′s and the turn of the century.All members are welcome to join us in reading this book and attending the last two study sessions for 2013. Amazon.com has copies of the book, Half-Price Books also has a few copies. The library is another good source. Get this book by hook or crook, and join us for a Brown Bag lunch and study session on Tuesday, March 5 at 11:30 to 1:00.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST EVENT OF 2013…A BOOK REVIEW AND CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION FEATURING BEST-SELLING AUTHOR MOLLY CALDWELL CROSBY WHO WILL DISCUSS HER NEW BOOK, “THE GREAT PEARL HEIST” ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2013, AT 4:00 PM.

“In the summer of 1913, under the cover of London’s perpetual smoggy dusk, two brilliant minds are pitted against each other—a celebrated gentleman thief and a talented Scotland Yard detective-in a hunt for the world’s most valuable necklace”

Candice Millard, author of Destiny of the Republic and River of Doubt, called Crosby’sThe Great Pearl Heist, “rich and evocative…immerses readers in the pre-war world of 1913 London and the extraordinary life of one of history’s most skilled and clever thieves.  Crosby has written a book that is as enchanting and irresistible as its subject.”

Crosby holds a Master of Arts degree in nonfiction and science writing from Johns Hopkins University’s Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and spent several years working for National Geographic magazine in Washington, DC. Her writing has appeared in Newsweek, Health, and USA Today, among others. She has participated in interviews with NPR’s “Morning Edition,” The Diane Rehm Show, C-SPAN Book TV, John Seigenthaler’s “A Word on Words” and Bloomberg Radio.  Crosby has also served as a visiting professor in creative nonfiction in the Master of Fine Arts program at the University of Memphis, as well as giving talks around the country about her books.

Please make your reservations early for this exciting event, by telephone at 213.823.4533, or online below, and join us on Saturday, January 26, 2013, to enjoy a champagne reception and book review in Dallas’ historic Alexander Mansion ballroom!

Book Review and Champagne Reception
$30/Members and Guests

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FORUM BOOK REVIEW OR ANY DALLAS WOMAN’S FORUM EVENT, PLEASE CALL 214.823.4533.