Roanoke Valley Reads tackles difficult topic Gene Marrano October 31, 2017 1 min read The annual Roanoke Valley Reads event – think of it as a giant book club – culminates tomorrow night around a Pulitzer Prize-nominated memoir. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: click below to hear more from Russ Merritt about Roanoke Valley Reads: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor Author's posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke senator says the future is here as Amtrak arrivesNext: Local persistence credited in large part for Amtrak’s return Related Stories 1 min read Danville City Councill member set on fire in workplace attack; suspect charged with attempted murder AP July 31, 2025 1 min read Norwich Recreation Center gets upgrade – and new mission Gene Marrano July 30, 2025 1 min read Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day to benefit Carilion Children’s Ian Price July 30, 2025