Roanoke Valley Reads chooses thought-provoking novel Gene Marrano September 6, 2016 1 minute read After 5 years of being organized by a volunteer coalition “Roanoke Valley Reads” – where people are encouraged to read the same book – has a new sponsor. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Roanoke man charged after weekend shootingNext: Denton: Trump path to White House is challenging but by no means impossible Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026
After 5 years of being organized by a volunteer coalition “Roanoke Valley Reads” – where people are encouraged to read the same book – has a new sponsor. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano
