Scranton Reads: One City, One Book has selected Mary Shelley’s classic novel “Frankenstein” as this year’s featured book.
The joint program of Scranton Public Library and the City of Scranton each year picks a book that it encourages the public to read at the same time. Throughout October, they hold various events tied in to the story.
“Frankenstein” focuses on the work of scientist Victor Frankenstein, who creates a being from various body parts that then turns violent and murderous. Free copies of the book will be available at Scranton library branches starting in September.
Scranton Reads will hold a fundraiser Friday, Aug. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Backyard Ale House, 523 Linden St, Scranton. A $5 donation gets guests Happy Hour specials, and they also can participate in a basket raffle. Proceeds benefit Scranton Reads’ book purchases.
For more information about Scranton Reads and its upcoming programs, visit scrantonreads.org or albright.org or call 570-348-3000.
Caitlin Heaney West is the content editor for Access NEPA and oversees the Early Access blog in addition to working as a copy editor and staff writer for The Times-Tribune. An award-winning journalist, she is a summa cum laude graduate of Shippensburg University and also earned a master’s degree from Marywood University. Caitlin joined the Times-Shamrock family in 2009 and lives in Scranton. Contact: cwest@timesshamrock.com; 570-348-9100 x5107; or @cheaneywest
