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 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026