Writers Network to talk beauty of the book

Do you love books and can't resist stopping at a book shop or book sale? Do you collect certain authors or series? Old and new?

If so, join the Black Diamond Writers' Network at 10 a.m. until noon May 21 at the Tamaqua Public Library, 30 S. Railroad St., Tamaqua.

Speaker Richard Wright will be talking about what to look for when collecting rare and first edition books. He will elaborate on their value and cite examples from his personal collection. Learn ways to repair old and used books.

Wright is the author of "Southside of Heaven" and has written articles for various newspapers and magazines. He is a former antiquarian bookstore owner, currently living in Pennsylvania.

The meeting is free and open to the public. All writers and book lovers are welcomed. For more information, call Kathy Ruff at 570-645-3059 or visit www.tamaquapubliclibrary.com.