Titles Bookstore hosts launch for alumna’s book of poetry

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/Deckert_Carol.jpg” caption=”Carol Ramsden Deckert is the author of In the Shadow of the Sun. Photo courtesy of Mark Lefebvre.”]A book launch for McMaster alumna Carol Ramsden Deckert's new book of poetry, In the Shadow of the Sun, will be held at Titles Bookstore today from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The introduction to the book was written by Lorraine York, professor in the Department of English & Cultural Studies.

Ramsden Deckert's poetry has been described as offering “moment upon moment of glistening, heady beauty, but this beauty has a social intelligence and an awareness of darker shadows at its core.”

The natural world is the inspiration behind Ramsden Deckert's poetry, as she takes the reader on a poetic journey through fields and gardens.

“Bringing authors into our store gives customers a whole new dimension in which to experience reading and the love of books,” says Mark Lefebvre, book operations manager at Titles Bookstore.

“When we are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to bring in an author to help give our customers a unique experience and opportunity to ask questions, talk with them, hear them speak or just get an autographed copy, we're doing our part to encourage the love of books and reading and creating stronger ties between reader and writer.”