Book Discussions

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Register to attend a book discussion. Stop by the Info Desk to pick up a copy of any of the books or contact us at 847-392-0100 to request a copy. Book discussion titles are also available as an eBook and eAudiobook.

BOOK DISCUSSION

He Gets That from Me by Jacqueline Friedland

Monday, January 9, 7–8 p.m. / Cardinal Room or Thursday, January 19, 10–11 a.m. / Conference Room I

This powerful novel explores medical ethics, surrogacy and the rights of biological parents, taking a deep dive into what goes wrong—and right—between a surrogate mother and the gay couple whose fertilized eggs she carries. He Gets That from Me explores what it really means to be part of a family.

AUTHOR EVENT

Inciting Joy with Ross Gay

Wednesday, January 11, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom / See page 16

FAVORITE THINGS

Hot Reads on Cold Nights

Monday, January 16, 7–7:45 p.m. / Zoom / See page 16

BOOKS & BREWS

The Other Dr. Gilmer: Two Men, A Murder, and an Unlikely Fight for Justice by Benjamin Gilmer

Wednesday, January 18, 7–8 p.m. Eddie’s Restaurant, 10 E. Northwest Highway

The incredible true account of a beloved small-town doctor who commits a brutal murder, and the fight to save his life by the physician who replaces him. This powerful story expands on one of the most popular This American Life episodes of all time.

SPECIAL EVENT

8th Annual Reader’s Party

Tuesday, January 24, 7–8:30 p.m. / Hendrickson Room / See page 19