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The Fiction Old and New book group is thrilled to welcome back acclaimed author Tracey Lange to discuss her wonderful third novel, “What Happened to the McCrays?”, DB 128432. 09/05/2025
on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time. Please join us to welcome Tracey back and don’t forget to bring your questions and comments. The BARD annotation is below. Unfortunately, this book is not available on Bookshare. Our facilitator for this meeting will be Michelle Bernstein, hamletsweetlady@gmail.com. BARD annotation What happened to
Journey through History to discuss James K. Polk DBC27665 by John Seigenthaler. 09/02/2025
Jana Littrell facilitates A Journey through History book group and will lead the discussion on 9/2/25 at 8pm Eastern of James K. Polk DBC27665 by John Seigenthaler. BARD annotation James K. Polk DBC27665 Author: Seigenthaler, John Reading Time: 5 hours, 21 minutes Read by: Raines, Eric Subjects: Biography, Government and Politics, U.S. History
Tek Talk welcomes Earle Harrison of Selvas BLV and Jenny Axler of HIMS to discuss new developments related to the BrailleSense 6 Android tablet and the Braille eMotion smart braille display. 08/25/2025
This presentation will be by Earle Harrison from Selvas BLV, the proud North America distributor of HIMS blindness and low vision products, and Jenny Axler, from HIMS the manufacturer. Together, they will share new and innovative developments as they relate to the BrailleSense 6 Android tablet and the Braille eMotion smart braille display. Presenter Contact
Tek Talk welcomes Kevin Chao, Chief Visionary and Evangelist of AGIGA, to discuss their EchoVision Smart Glasses. 08/11/2025
EchoVision is the first AI Smart glasses made by, with, and for the blind to provide audio description of the visual world, including: Scene description: all detailed of what things look like that a blind person would want to know and sighted people see People: height, width, color of skin, eyes, hair, facial expression, ethnicity,
Tek Talk features a recorded interview with Karthik Kannan, Chief Technology Officer of Envision, discussing their Ally Solos Smart Glasses. 08/18/2025
Ally Solos Glasses redefine how you connect with information and navigate your world. These featherweight, under 50g, splash-resistant smart glasses empower you to simply speak to Ally, just like you would a trusted friend. Your Ally listens discreetly through open-ear audio, providing helpful, instant responses, all while seamlessly connected to your phone via the Ally
Mystery Book Discussion Group to discuss Parents Weekend DB 129263 by Alex Finlay. 08/24/2025
NLS annotation Parents weekend: a novel DB129263 Author: Finlay, Alex Reading Time: 7 hours, 28 minutes Read by: Pressley, Brittany Subjects: Suspense Fiction, Mystery and Detective Stories, School Fiction “In the glow of their children’s exciting first year of college at a small private school in Northern California, five families plan on a night
Worlds of Books to discuss Strangers in time: a World War II novel DB128900 by David Baldacci. 08/19/2025
The NLS annotation follows: Strangers in time: a World War II novel DB128900 Author: Baldacci, David Reading Time: 13 hours, 49 minutes Read by: Crank, Stewart, Boulton, Alexandra, Lee, John, Delgado, Nicola F., Davies, Matthew Lloyd, Pitts, Joe Subjects: Historical Fiction, Suspense Fiction, War Stories “Fourteen-year-old Charlie Matters is up to no good,
Journey through History to discuss The Colony Club: a novel DB127808 by Shelley Noble. 08/05/2025
David Faucheux will join us again on 8/5/25 at 8pm Eastern to facilitate the discussion of The Colony Club: a novel DB127808 by Shelley Noble. NLS annotation The Colony Club: a novel DB127808 Author: Noble, Shelley Reading Time: 11 hours, 42 minutes Read by: Hewitt, Caroline Subjects: Historical Fiction, Women, General Fiction “When young Gilded
Banquet of Books hosted by Joanie Leonard. 08/10/2025
Please join us as Joanie Leonard hosts Banquet of Books Sunday, July 13, at 5pm Eastern. This informal discussion of whatever book you’re reading or have recently finished is most enjoyable and a great way to get new reading ideas. You can contribute your opinions and everyone is welcome.
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