ITHACA, NY — At a time when the concept of reading by turning the paper pages of a book is becoming almost antiquated, prize-winning author Anne Fadiman will discuss the value of books in a talk at Ithaca College. Her presentation, “Using Bacon as Bookmarks: How Readers Treat Their Books,” will be held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, in Emerson Suites.

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