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She never met a nonfiction book she didn't like.

Exit Poll — Online voting results as of July 6

Five weeks of voting are complete! We’ve counted the votes cast online and made another chart to show you the results so far. Because we still love secrets, we won’t say yet which titles go with which pieces of pie: … Continue reading

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One Book voting so far and what you can do

One Book voting is off to a good start after the first of thirteen weeks. In votes cast online, a clear favorite is emerging. (See chart below.) “Which book is in the lead?” you ask. We’re not telling because we love … Continue reading

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Voting begins June 1 for the next One Book

Starting Friday, June 1, readers can vote for one of the six literary candidates here online, at any Sarasota County library or at Bookstore1Sarasota, 1359 Main St., Sarasota. Readers are encouraged to read all six selections and then vote for … Continue reading

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More about “The Books, 2012″

Information about the books you’ll vote on for the next One Book are posted on “The Books, 2012.” Click the book jacket below to go to more about that book. Voting for the next One Book opens soon. (Check “Events” … Continue reading

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Ideas? We’re Interested!

Now that The One Book for 2011 has been chosen, we’re looking for event ideas to get you talking about the book with your friends. Submit your ideas in the comments below or on the Events page.

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And the winner is…

“The Hunger Games” wins landslide victory in ‘One Book’ vote Sarasota County Libraries and its partner organizations have announced the winning title for the 2011 “One Book, One Community” program is “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins. A young-adult science … Continue reading

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2011 One Book selections to be announced April 15

In coordination with National Library Week, the Sarasota County Library System will announce the book candidates for the 2011 One Book, One Community program on Friday, April 15, on this website. Voters will have the opportunity to choose from six … Continue reading

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