The Centre for the Book is pleased to announce a lecture by Prof. Barbara Ryan, visiting from the National University of Singapore.  She will speak on “New Zealand Literature ca. 1910, the Manawatu Times, and a US Quipster: A Reception Research ‘How to'” in the Central Library Cen 3 (east end of first floor) on Tuesday, 17 March at 5:15 pm.  Drinks and nibbles will also be provided.