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Public vote to determine winner Saratoga Reads, a community program designed to foster a shared reading experience, has announced that out of 139 nominations from the community, six novels have been selected as finalists for this year's book of choice.
The winning title will be decided by a public vote. Area residents have until November 9 to cast their votes. The book of choice will be announced on November 20.
 The top six novels are Crow Lake by Mary Lawson, The Darling by Russell Banks, The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean, The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay, A Thread of Grace by Mary Doria Russell, and Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.
For descriptions of the books, visit the Saratoga Reads Web site.
Voting can be done online at the Saratoga Reads Web site. In addition, ballot boxes are available at a number of locations in the area: the Saratoga Springs Public Library, Barnes & Noble (Wilton), Borders (Saratoga Springs), Uncommon Grounds (on Broadway in Saratoga Springs), Higher Grounds Caffe (in the Saratoga Springs Public Library), and the Skidmore Shop (on the Skidmore campus).
"This year's ballot of six novels presents an extraordinary array of topics, issues, and reading experiences, and I can't wait to see what book the Saratoga community selects for discussion and celebration this year," said Tabitha Orthwein, board coordinator of Saratoga Reads.
The community will be encouraged to read the selected novel and to develop and participate in a host of educational and cultural activities related to the book's themes. Junior companion books on related themes will be suggested for young readers.
A selection committee, made up of a cross section of the community, reviewed the 105 titles nominated by the public. The group determined the top list based on each book's potential to spark discussion and community programming, and on the quality of writing and appeal to a range of interests and age groups.
"The winning Saratoga Reads novels of the past three years have inspired programming for a wide variety of interests and age groups, and we continue to strive to reach out even further," said Orthwein. "Reaching out begins with the voting process."
Last year 749 votes were cast by local residents to determine the book of choice for the program's third year. Said Orthwein, "I would love to see that number increase dramatically. Voice your opinion by casting a vote by November 9."
A Skidmore College-Saratoga collaboration, Saratoga Reads is now in its fourth year of community activity and discussion.
information provided by Skidmore College
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