Join us on October 20 as we discuss This Other Eden by Paul Harding.

"Benjamin Honey- American, Bantu, Igbo- born enslaved- freed or fled at fifteen- aspiring orchardist, arrived on the island with his Irish wife, Patience, and discovered they could make a life together there. More than a century later, the Honeys' descendants remain, with an eccentric, diverse band of neighbours. Then comes the intrusion of 'civilization': officials determine to 'cleanse' the island, and a missionary schoolteacher selects one light-skinned boy to save. The rest will succumb to the authorities' institutions or cast themselves on the waters in a new Noah's Ark."

This event is part of BCFL's Many Stories, One Bucks initiative, happening this fall. Many Stories, One Bucks is a free initiative focused on promoting literacy and inspiring meaningful dialogue with celebrated voices.  

Bucks County is a place teeming with stories; a bounty of varied voices with something to share. There is no better place to bring these stories together, and inspire engagement and dialogue, than the library.  

“We all have a story to tell.”