Join us live on July 31 at 12 PM EST for a special Big Library Read event with Ann Dávila Cardinal, author of The Storyteller’s Death. Hosted by Joe Skelley of Book Lounge by Libby, this engaging conversation will explore the novel’s themes of family, identity, and the power of stories that transcend generations.
Register here (https://overdrive.zoom.us/webinar/regis ... b7RSrYPZ-g) and drop your questions to be asked during the event below!
Big Library Read LIVE: Author Q&A with Ann Dávila Cardinal, Author of The Storyteller's Death
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gmendicino
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mpaciulli
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Re: Big Library Read LIVE: Author Q&A with Ann Dávila Cardinal, Author of The Storyteller's Death
Looking forward to this event!
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tangledipintx
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Re: Big Library Read LIVE: Author Q&A with Ann Dávila Cardinal, Author of The Storyteller's Death
I am a fan and daily user of Libby. I checked out the audiobook as soon as I saw the announcement. I have registered for the event and looking forward to meeting others who have read the book.
This book also helps me open up my reading to topics and authors from backgrounds that are new to me.
This book also helps me open up my reading to topics and authors from backgrounds that are new to me.
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Mher1
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Re: Big Library Read LIVE: Author Q&A with Ann Dávila Cardinal, Author of The Storyteller's Death
Thank you for your time!
Was it difficult to switch from YA to adult fiction for this story?
Was any of this novel based on your own experiences or stories you’d been told?
The descriptions of Puerto Rico were written with such reverence, do you feel a strong connection with the islands? Do you visit often?
I know hurricanes affect Puerto Rico. Were the monkeys and the murder mystery stories based on real events too?
Was it difficult to switch from YA to adult fiction for this story?
Was any of this novel based on your own experiences or stories you’d been told?
The descriptions of Puerto Rico were written with such reverence, do you feel a strong connection with the islands? Do you visit often?
I know hurricanes affect Puerto Rico. Were the monkeys and the murder mystery stories based on real events too?
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Pretz702
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Re: Big Library Read LIVE: Author Q&A with Ann Dávila Cardinal, Author of The Storyteller's Death
Looking forward to the meeting!
I was wondering why the abuela would have wanted the truth illuminated upon her death? Was she guilty at all the hurt she had caused her family? The discrimination and prejudices are generationationally felt. Is coming clean a form of putting her soul to rest? Was Isla picked or cursed?
TTFN.
I was wondering why the abuela would have wanted the truth illuminated upon her death? Was she guilty at all the hurt she had caused her family? The discrimination and prejudices are generationationally felt. Is coming clean a form of putting her soul to rest? Was Isla picked or cursed?
TTFN.
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Dzondzi
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Re: Big Library Read LIVE: Author Q&A with Ann Dávila Cardinal, Author of The Storyteller's Death
I can't believe I messed up the time and missed this presentation - I was looking forward to it! Was it recorded and is it available?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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gmendicino
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Re: Big Library Read LIVE: Author Q&A with Ann Dávila Cardinal, Author of The Storyteller's Death
It was recorded! I'll share the link once we get it up on YouTube.Dzondzi wrote: Thu Jul 31, 2025 5:16 pm I can't believe I messed up the time and missed this presentation - I was looking forward to it! Was it recorded and is it available?
Thanks!