 Introducing  …a new book club
A new generation of book club, Gen Lit will “tap” into the spirit and interest of those of a certain generation (20-40 somethings). Pick up your copy of the book at our checkout desk starting one month before the discussion. Register online, in person or by phone.
A Long, Long Time Ago and Essentially True by Brigid Pasulka, 2009
In wartime Poland, a man nicknamed The Pigeon courts Anielica. Almost 50 years later, their granddaughter visits Krakow. In this debut novel, family stories are interwoven with Polish history.
Tues., September 21, 6:30 p.m.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub
5157 W. Main St., Downers Grove
Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel by Jeannette Walls, 2009
The author of The Glass Castle tells the fictionalized story of her grandmother, Lily Casey Smith, in the Depression-era American West.
Tues., October 19, 6:30 p.m.
Ballydoyle Irish Pub
5157 W. Main St., Downers Grove
No meetings November or December. Discussions will resume in January.
CRIME READERS
There’s a special group of readers that likes unraveling clues, interpreting evidence, and analyzing characters. We’re partnering with the Woodridge Public Library to bring crime readers together on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Wine Shop at 1240 75th Street to discuss novels of crime and mystery. Register by calling 630/964-7899. Pick up a copy of the book at the Woodridge Public Library.
Thurs., Oct. 21
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson, 2005
Disgraced reporter Mikael Blomkvist agrees to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy financier’s niece, aided by Lisbeth Salander, an enigmatic computer expert and the girl with the dragon tattoo.
Meets at the Downers Grove Wine Shop at 1240 75th Street
A NOVEL IDEA BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP - SCHEDULE
Looking for a book discussion group that delves into a book's characters, plot, setting and themes? Drop in for one of our librarian-led discussions. New members are always welcome to the book discussions which are held the second Wednesday of the month (September-May) at 7:30 p.m. Get your copy of each month's selection at the Checkout Desk one month before the discussion.
Next Book to Be Discussed in January
ESL BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Practice reading and speaking English in this new ESL book discussion group. An ESL tutor will lead the discussion. Starts at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Pick up a copy of the book at the Checkout Desk one month prior to the discussion. Drop in.
Tues., Sept. 28
Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli, 1990
Twelve-year-old orphan Jeffrey Magee becomes a legend while searching for a home in a segregated Pennsylvania town.
Tues., Oct. 26
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, 1989
A girl goes on a dangerous mission to save her best friend’s life in Nazioccupied Denmark.
DATABASES
Lit Finder
(Available from home to Indian Prairie Library cardholders.)
Search for poems, short stories, essays, plays, and speeches. Includes some full-text works, analysis and criticism, plus the author's biography.
Literature Resource Center
(Available from home to Indian Prairie Library cardholders.)
Offers literary criticism, biographies of authors, bibliographies, work overviews and explanations, Web sites and periodical articles. Also use Literature Resources from Gale to simultaneously search this database; Lit Finder; and additional resources for a search of poems, short stories, essays, plays, and speeches.
Novelist Plus
(Available from home to Indian Prairie Library cardholders.)
A Readers Services tool for adults and young adults which now includes nonfiction books. Want to find a good book to read? Use your favorite author, title, or plot device to find an adult, young adult or children's book to read. Resources available for book talks and book clubs.
WEB RESOURCES FOR YOUR BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Amazon Book Clubs
Browse for titles, get summaries of the books and a list of discussion questions.
BookBrowse
Get recommendations, author information, book club advice, plus book guides. “How to start a book club” is discussed here.
Book Group Buzz: A Booklist Blog
Find book group tips, reading lists, suggested books, author sites, and more.
Current Picks
Get book recommendations from the staff at Indian Prairie. Also find links to other reviews, author interviews and book discussion guides.
Oprah’s Book Club
Browse the titles in Oprah’s Book list and get discussion ideas.
Reading Group Center
Includes reading recommendations, “tips,” and “cheat sheets.” Reading group guides here are for the Random House imprints, Vintage and Anchor.
Reading Group Choices
Fun, comprehensive reading group site: includes hundreds of guides and recommendations, plus news.
For more book-related Web sites
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