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Did you ever read a book you just HAD to talk to someone about? Maybe it reminded you of your own life, or showed you a time and place you had never imagined, or just made you ask yourself, "Why did it end like that!". The library staff often feels the same way, and that's why we offer a morning and an evening book discussion for adults every month of the year. We provide copies of the book a month in advance and a comfortable reading room to meet in. We hope you'll join us!
 
August 2010 book discussion titles:

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe, Tuesday, August 3 at 10 a.m. Register online. Discussion led by Readers' Services Assistance Linda Knorr.

Loving Frank by Nancy Horan, Thursday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m. Register online. Discussion led by Adult Services Librarian Bob Blanchard..

Books are always available one month prior at the Readers' Services Desk, 3rd floor.

Book cover of Let The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine HoweBook cover of Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
 
  

Announcing the new eReader Book Club!

Our new book group will discuss The Help by Kathryn Stockett on September 11, 2010 at 11 AM in the Heritage Room. Bring your own Sony Reader, Kindle, Nook, etc. We also have a limited amount of Sony Readers that may be checked out for this book club. Inquire at the third floor Readers' Services Desk.

The Sony Readers were purchased through the generosity of the Friends of the Library.  
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Photograph, two women participate in a book discussion group at the Des Plaines Public Library Read what our book discussion participants have to say:
"I always love to discuss what I read and the conversations here are lively and enjoyable. I love having exposure to books I might not have chosen otherwise."
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"The books selected are compelling and the discussion is illuminating."
"Book club is great. It is always interesting to hear everyone's take on a book."
"Hearing the opinions and insights of others brings great depth to the books we read."
"When I really like a book, it is great to be able to talk about it with others. It makes the experience much richer. And if I didn't like it, it's good to hear why others did or did not."
  
 
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