Conversations Book Club Schedule of Events, June 2008

Conversations Book Club, Shadow Play Entertainment and its literary partners are pleased to announce our full schedule of events for the month of June 2008. Keep in mind that unless noted otherwise, the events are free and open to the public. The highlight for the month is the 2nd Annual Statewide Book Club Meet & Greet. This is open to book lovers from all over the country. If you have any questions about any of the events below, email Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or call Martin Perkins at 601.376.5215. Additional information can be found by visiting http://www.thebestbookclub.info or http://www.hiphopandbooks.com.


* THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2008, 6-7p.m. CST Hosted by C. A. Webb, Conversations LIVE! talks with Bestselling author Kim Reid, author of NO PLACE SAFE and Bestselling author Frances Cole Jones, author of HOW TO WOW. Listen live by calling 712.432.3000 and use code 398736.

* Friday, JUNE 6, 2008, 7-8p.m. CSTHosted by C. A. Webb, Conversations LIVE! talks with Bestselling author Victoria Christopher Murray. She is no stranger to Conversations. Join us as she discusses her new book TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE as well as her new tour that will bring her to Missisippi later in the month. Listen live by calling 712.432.3000 and use code 398736.

* SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2008, 1-3p.m. CST
"Entertainment Hour @ Wal-Mart" --- Join us at Wal-Mart HWY 18 in Jackson, MS for live entertainment featuring OndreaNicole and others. Special guest author Hotep (author of THE HUSTLER'S 10 COMMANDMENTS and HUSTLE WHILE YOU WORK) will be joining the event.

"SHOWCASE SATURDAYS" @ Club Total (342 N. Gallatin St. * Jackson, MS)/ Performances by recording artists Trill, Tycaine, OndreaNicole, Blak Circle and more. For times and cost, contact Black Jewel at 601.720.2887.

* SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2008, 3-5p.m. CST
Hiphop & Books Rally at Smith Park (302 Amite St.) in Jackson, MS. Performances by Trill, Trill Boyz Ent., Tim Steele, Tycaine, OndreaNicole, Black Jewel and more. Special guests include author Hotel (author of THE HUSTLER'S 10 COMMANDMENT and HUSTLE WHILE YOU WORK). Admission free.

* TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008, 7-8p.m. CST
Hosted by C. A. Webb, Conversations LIVE! talks with Bestselling author Bruce Williams (author of ROLLIN' WITH DRE). Listen live by calling 712.432.3000 and use code 398736.

* THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008, 7-8p.m. CST
Hosted by C. A. Webb, Conversations LIVE! talks with Bestselling author Farrah Gray, author of Reallionaire. Listen live by calling 712.432.3000 and use code 398736.

* JUNE 13-14, 2008
Conversations Book Club hosts Bestselling author Trice Hickman, author of UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTIONS. Visit http://www.thebestbookclub.info for the full schedule.

* SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2008 , 3-4p.m.
"Entertainment Hour at Wal-Mart" --- Wal-Mart HWY 18 * Jackson, MS, with live entertainment including Trill, Jack Squad and more! Featured author is Voncele Savage, author of A LETTER TO MY SISTERS.

* MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008, 6-7p.m.
Debut of "Wal-Mart Conversations" Book Club at Wal-Mart on HWY 18 in Jackson, MS. The group will meet in the store's Subway Restaurant with Bestselling author Tina Brooks McKinney LIVE AND IN PERSON discussing her new book FOOL, STOP TRIPPIN. Admission free.

* JUNE 17-20, 2008
Conversations Book Club hosts Bestselling author Theresa Gonsalves, author of OBSESSIONS and THE MAN IN THE WOODS. Visit http://www.thebestbookclub.info for the full schedule.

* Thursday, June 26, 2008, 6-7:30p.m.
FORUM: "Hiphop: Friend or Enemy of Women?" --- Discussion will be held at Richard Wright Library (515 W. McDowell Road * Jackson, MS) with panelists E of Causin' Drama Ent., rapper/talk show host Berlinda White, author/minister Voncele Savage, Jokah of Muzic 4 Da People and others. Admission free. For additional information, call 601.372.1621.

* Friday, June 27, 2008
Conversations Book Club will host Bestselling author Terrance Dean, author of HIDING IN HIPHOP. Look for details to be released on http://www.thebestbookclub.info.

* Saturday, June 28, 2008, 11-3p.m.
2nd ANNUAL STATEWIDE BOOK CLUB MEET AND GREET --- Held at the Richard Wright Library (515 W. McDowell Road * Jackson, MS), book lovers from all arond are invited to meet and discuss their love of words with Bestselling authors Diane Dorce', Electa Rome Parks, V. L. Green, Terrance Dean, Joy King, Craig Alexander, Supreme Understanding, Sherri Lewis and Voncele Savage. Bring your lunch and be prepared to hear from some of the most powerful voices of our generation and learn what others are reading as well. Admission is free.