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Book Discussion Groups

Discuss new and interesting books with other readers when you join one of our many book discussion groups. Find the right club for you or give them all a try. New members are welcome!

  • Registration is required for all book discussion groups.
  • Pick up your book at the Circulation Desk starting one month prior to the discussion meeting date. Discussion books will be available at the preceding meeting for monthly discussion groups.  
  • Book discussion groups will meet on the second level in the Community Room.
  • Persons with disabilities can arrange for special assistance by calling the library or placing an accommodation request online at least two weeks prior to any program.

AM Book Buzz

Start the day off right with a stimulating chat about a good book. This group meets the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Questions? Contact the Readers Advisory Desk at 847-259-6050 x111

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Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love External Link
Dani Shapiro

The acclaimed and beloved author of Hourglass now gives us a new memoir about identity, paternity, and family secrets-a real-time exploration of the staggering discovery she made last year about her father, and her struggle to piece together the hidden the story of her own life.

Dates  Thursday, June 8
Time  9:30-11:00 a.m.

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Morning Book Break

Talk about this months book and enjoy the company of fellow book lovers. This group meets the second Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Questions? Contact the Readers Advisory Desk at 847-259-6050 x111

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Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love External Link
by Dani Shapiro

The acclaimed and beloved author of Hourglass now gives us a new memoir about identity, paternity, and family secrets-a real-time exploration of the staggering discovery she made last year about her father, and her struggle to piece together the hidden the story of her own life.

Dates  Tuesday, June 13
Time  9:30-11:00 a.m.

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Just Desserts

The only thing sweeter then devouring a good book is sharing it with others. This group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Questions? Contact the Readers Advisory Desk at 847-259-6050 x111

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People We Meet on Vacation External Link
by Emily Henry

What happens when best friends with nothing in common come together, fall apart, and fall in love? When Poppy met Alex, there was no spark, no chemistry, and no reason to think they'd ever talk again. Alex is quiet, studious, and destined for a future in academia. Poppy is a wild child who only came to U of Chicago to escape small-town life. But after sharing a ride home for the summer, the two form a surprising friendship. After all, who better to confide in than someone you could never, ever date?

Dates  Tuesday, July 25
Time  6:30-8:00 p.m.

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Real to Reel Book Club

Nonfiction fans can read the book, watch the movie or both! This group meets quarterly on Saturday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Questions? Contact the Reference Desk at 847-259-6050 x133

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Into the Wild External Link

Dates  Saturday, June 17
Time  10:00-11:30 a.m.

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Into the Wild External Link
by Jon Krakauer

A true story expanded from Krakauer's article about a young man who starved to death in Denali National Park in Alaska. In a compelling book that evokes the writings of Thoreau, Muir, and Jack London, Krakauer recounts the haunting and tragic mystery of 22-year-old Chris McCandless who disappeared in April 1992 into the Alaskan wilderness in search of a raw, transcendent experience. His emaciated corpse was discovered four months later.
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Into the Wild External Link
2007, Rated R, 148 minutes, Paramount Pictures

Freshly graduated from college with a promising future ahead, Christopher McCandless walked out of his privileged life and into the wild in search of adventure. What happened to him on the way transformed this young wanderer into an enduring symbol for countless people, a fearless risk-taker who wrestled with the precarious balance between man and nature. Based on a true story.

Four Seasons Book Club

Join us to discuss nonfiction that reads like fiction. New members are welcome! This group meets quarterly unless otherwise noted.

Questions? Contact the Reference Desk at 847-259-6050 x133

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Dust Bowl Girls : The Inspiring Story of the Team That Barnstormed Its Way to Basketball Glory External Link
by Lydia Reeder

The Boys in the Boat meets A League of Their Own in this true story about a team of Depression-era Oklahoma farm girls -- led by a tough, visionary coach -- who, against all odds, became national champions, hometown heroes, and trailblazers for today's female athletes.

Dates  Wednesday, July 26
Time  6:30-8:00 p.m.

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Book Club Kits

Anyone with a Library card can check out a book club kit for 21 days. Each kit contains multiple copies of a popular fiction, nonfiction, or biographical book perfect for your discussion group.

For more information about book club kits contact the Circulation Desk at 847-259-6050.

Check out our book club kit selection