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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!

December 2008 book discussion titles:

Limbo: blue-collar roots, white-collar dreams by Alfred Lubano, Tuesday, December 2 at 10 a.m. Register online.

The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett, Thursday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m. Register online.

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

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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."

"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."