Krista Jacob, who I had the pleasure of interviewing about her new book, Abortion Under Attack, had one of her readings canceled because of threats:
Prairie Lights Books, an iconic Iowa City bookstore, closed early Tuesday evening after receiving a threat about a book about abortion that was to be the subject of that evening's "Live from Prairie Lights."
Krista Jacob, who edited the book Abortion Under Attack: Women on the Challenges Facing Choice had planned to read at 7 p.m., but the store had closed by 6 p.m. because of possible safety issues.
"I was really surprised, because I always have protesters at my events, but my events always happen," Jacob said Tuesday night, unwinding over a meal at Masala, 9 S. Dubuque St. "I just really would have liked the opportunity to talk about my book."
Lauri Wollner, one of the book's contributing writers and a former antiabortion activist, agreed.
"It's scary that 'pro-life' people are threatening lives," she said.
After the bookstore closed, several protesters gathered outside, toting signs in support of Jacob and free speech. To read on, click here.
Thursday, February 01, 2007
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