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Three Rooms Press publishes the classic prison memoir, BAD by James Carr

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Today, Three Rooms Press  is releasing the updated classic prison memoir, BAD: The Autobiography of James Carr. Originally published in 1972, this book captures the pivotal point in American history when prisons decided rehabilitation wasn’t possible, and prisons became terribly punitive. Forty years later, we’re still trying to reverse the damage caused by the 1970’s criminal justice system. 

In honor of James Carr’s autobiography, here’s a list of Ten Books Spanning Five Decades That Demonstrate the Ongoing Need for Prison Reform:

  1. BAD: The Autobiography of James Carr by James Carr
  2. THE NEW JIM CROW: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander 
  3. COULDN’T KEEP IT TO MYSELF: Wally Lamb and the Women of York Correctional Institution by Wally Lamb
  4. IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST: Letters From Prison by Jack Henry Abbott
  5. SOLEDAD BROTHER: The Prison Letters of George Jackson by George Jackson
  6. INSIDE: Life Behind Bars in America by Michael Santos
  7. ALL GOD’S CHILDREN: The Bosket Family and the American Tradition of Violence by Fox Butterfield
  8. NEWJACK: Guarding Sing Sing by Ted Conover
  9. INSIDE THIS PLACE, NOT OF IT: Narratives From Women’s Prisons by Ayelet Waldman and Robin Levi
  10. ON THE YARD by Malcolm Braley

Filed Under: Memoir, News & Announcements Tagged With: 1970s prison memoir, african american memoir, Autobiography of James Carr, Black Panthers, criminal justice system, institutional racism, James Carr, prison, prison memoir, Soledad Brother, Three Rooms Press

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Congratulations to BETH FISH READS, 2016 Audiobook Blogger of the Year!

It’s official. bethfishreadsThe Audio Publishers Association (APA) has crowned BETH FISH READS Audiobook Blogger of the Year! I had the privilege to assist in the judging this year, and the competition was fierce! It’s wonderful to see so many passionate advocates f
or audiobooks with such distinctive points of view.

Candace Levy, the creator of Beth Fish Reads, stood out for her thoughtful, articulate voice. Her prize for winning the competition is 2 tickets to the black-tie Audie Awards®  Gala, which will be held on Wednesday, May 11th at the Adler Planetarium in Chic
ago. Levy will be recognized for her achievement at the Gala and have her photo taken with Audies emcee, comedian Paula Poundstone, and contest judge Katherine Kellgren.

We’ll be there, so stay tuned for photos!

 

Filed Under: News & Announcements Tagged With: #ABOTY2016, #LoveAudiobooks, APA, Audies2016, Audio Publishers Association, Audiobook Blogger of the Year 2016, Beth Fish Read, Candace Levy

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An Evening with Israel Horovitz with very special guest Estelle Parsons

Renowned playwright, screenwriter, and director Israel Horovitz will be joined by Academy Award-winning star of stage and screen Estelle Parsons for an evening of reading and discussion of Horovitz’s new book, MY OLD LADY: Complete Stage Play and Screenplay with an Essay on Adaptation (2016, Three Rooms Press). The event will be at Barrow Street Theatre, 27 Barrow Street (at 7th Avenue) in New York City, Monday, April 18, 7 p.m. The $15 admission fee includes a free, signed copy of the book.

At the event, Horovitz and Parsons will read and discuss scenes from both stage and screen versions of MY OLD LADY. Cover

Parsons, who won an Oscar for her role in Bonnie and Clyde, recently starred in a critically-acclaimed staging of MY OLD LADY at Palm Beach Dramaworks. The Wall Street Journal had high praise for the play and Parsons, calling it “Magic . . . beautifully drawn characters . . . Estelle Parsons has amazing energy and forcefulness . . .” Parsons will soon star in Horovitz’s new play, “Out of the Mouths of Babes” at Cherry Lane Theatre June 7 through July 17.

In 2014, at the age of 74, Horovitz adapted MY OLD LADY as a film—starring Kevin Kline, Maggie Smith, and Kristin Scott Thomas—which he also directed. RogerEbert.com called the film version “A revelation and a pleasure.”

In the new book, scripts for the play and film are bridged with a lengthy essay in which Horovitz shares his insights into the creative process and knowledge gained while transforming the spoken language of the stage to the visual language of the screen. Barnet Kellmen, film director and professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, notes that, “Adapting a play to the screen can be a perilous undertaking . . . Luckily Israel Horovitz is the perfect guide . . . “

Tickets for the event are $15 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. For ticketing information and additional details, visit ThreeRoomsPress.

Filed Under: Books, News & Announcements Tagged With: Barrow Street Theatre, Estelle Parsons, Film adaptation, Israel Horovitz, My Old Lady, New York City event, Over the River PR, Over the River Public Relations, Three Rooms Press

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January recipes on kitchenwisehn.com

What better way to start off the New Year than with delicious, healthy and easy-to-make recipes found on Kitchenwise by Helen Nash.   Helen just posted her January recipes which include Veal Stew with Olive Sauce, Sweet Potato & Red Pepper Soup, and Baked Forelle Pears. Check back every month for new recipes, and let us know which recipes are your favorite.  Sign up here to receive news and updates from www.kitchenwisehn.com.  Bon Appetite!

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Filed Under: Cooking, News & Announcements, Websites Tagged With: Healthy recipes, Helen Nash, Kitchenwisehn.com, kosher recipes, Over the River Public Relations, Seasonal recipes, Winter recipes

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Happy Holidays, everyone!

Thanks to all of you…

We’re so fortunate to have you in our lives. Thanks for your inspiration and support! We hope you are able to take some well-deserved time off to enjoy your family and friends. Have fun, and we look forward to crossing paths in 2016!


With warm regards,

Jen & Rachel

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