For the third year in a row, the presentation of the book “Writers in the Yard” organized by the Central Public Library of Kalamata in cooperation with the “Bibliopolis” bookstore took place with great success.
The events took place in the atrium of the library on the 4th floor of the Spiritual Center, and the public of Kalamata had the opportunity to watch the presentation of three newly published books by three famous Greek authors, listen to excerpts and talk with them.
In particular, on Thursday, June 20, the presentation of the book “Amalia’s Garden” by Karolina Mermigas took place. Professor Giorgos Andriomenos, dean of the School of Humanities and Cultural Studies of the Peloponnese University and the author himself, spoke about the book. The event was coordinated by Magda Sulioti, director of the Kalamata Public Central Library. Excerpts from the book were read by philologist/amateur actress Evelyn Scarpalezou.
On Friday, June 21, the presentation of Alexandra K*’s book “What Maryam Astsvatsatsin thinks while secretly smoking in the bathroom” took place. Effie Pratis talked with the author, and the author himself read parts.
On Saturday, June 22, Michelle Face’s Amen. Prayers in the Void.” Author and essayist Chrisa Fanti and the author herself spoke about the book. Music teacher Perry Lumitis read excerpts.
“We sincerely thank the Captain Vassilis and Carmen Foundation for the sponsorship offered to the library, Pataki publications for their support, all the friends of the library who attended the events, the Bibliopolis bookstore for their valuable cooperation, as well as everyone. to the volunteers for their decisive contribution to the running of the events.
We renew our meeting for the next “Writers in the Yard” in 2025,” concludes the Kalamata Public Central Library in its statement of thanks.