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 View All 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 Hospitality House of the Blue Ridge will launch capital campaign soon to remodel new home Gene Marrano October 3, 2025 1 min read AAA Mid-Atlantic urges Virginia drivers to stay alert as deer mating season is in full swing Web Staff October 3, 2025 1 min read GOP Lt Gov candidate John Reid accused of fetishizing Nazism Clark Palmer October 3, 2025