State of the art reading match machine
Posted by: Reading Victoria Moderator
19 December 2008
Port Phillip Library Service held their launch of the Summer Read 2008 program at St Kilda Library earlier in December.
Champagne and light refreshments were followed by a two hour piece of hilarious theatre with comedian, Monica Dullard, an expert reading consultant, who engaged the audience in an interactive book chat that was full of love and absurdity.
It would not be exaggerating to say that lives were changed by the experience. Using her inherent wisdom, intuition and impressive psychic abilities Maura was able to give reading guidance that will in many instances give new life directions to the recipients.
Also impressive was her knowledge of the 20 titles on the Summer Read List and the ease with which she knew which title would suit each individual. Her state of the art reading match machine was a miracle to behold.
The atmosphere after two hours of interactive fun with Maura was so friendly that I believe the entire audience is off with her on a cruise as soon as it can be organised.
St Kilda Library will be co hosting, with the Australian Poetry Centre, poet Peter Steele author of White Knight with Beebox one of the books on the Summer Read shortlist on Thursday 19 February, 6.30 - 8.00pm. For more information, or to visit the state of the art reading machine, phone 9209 6655 or book online at http://summerread29.eventbrite.com.
