Book Discussions

ONLINE BOOK DISCUSSIONS & PROGRAMS Join the conversation.

Come to the Info Desk at the library to pick up a copy of any of the discussion books or call 847-392-0100 to reserve a copy. You must register to participate. You will receive a link to participate in the online discussion by email one day prior to the event. All discussions held on Zoom, unless otherwise noted.

MYSTERY DISCUSSION

Special “Three Pines” Edition Discussion Kingdom of the Blindby Louise Penny Monday, August 31, 7–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Calling all Louise Penny fans! Join us for a Three Pines celebration as we first discuss book 14 in the series, Kingdom of the Blind. Then stay for a Chief Inspector Gamache celebration as we anxiously anticipate the release of Louise Penny’s latest book, All The Devils Are Here, on September 1. There will be a trivia quiz and more fun surprises.

FAVORITE THINGS

Music Edition Thursday, September 3, 7–7:45 p.m. / Zoom

Miss live concerts and performances? Join library staff as we discuss our favorite music and bands. Then we turn the discussion over to you because we’d love to hear what you’ve been listening to!

NOVEL EXPERIENCE

One Book, One Village Runner-Up Discussion Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane Tuesday, September 8, 7:30–8:30 p.m./ Zoom

One Book, One Village – Spy Edition

The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War by Ben Macintyre Wednesday, September 16, 7:30–8:30 p.m. / Zoom

Help us kick off our One Book, One Village season with a discussion of the thrilling nonfiction companion read to the 2020 winning novel, Lara Prescott’s The Secrets We Kept. Bring your own “brew” to this online edition of Books & Brews.

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH OBOV

The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott Sunday, September 20, 3:30–5 p.m. / North School Park Meet at East St. James Street and Evergreen Avenue

Join us for an outdoor in-person book discussion. Meet at North School Park. Library staff will be there to guide you to the amphitheater area where we will host the discussion with socially distanced seating.

Rain date: Sunday, September 27, 3:30–5 p.m.

SCIENCE FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION

Everfair by Nisi Shawl Wednesday, September 23, 7:30–9 p.m. /Zoom

FAVORITE THINGS

Celebrating the Freedom to Read Edition Tuesday, September 29, 10–10:45 a.m. / Zoom

Library staff share their favorite books, movies, music and more during this conversation. Then share your own favorite things with us in the discussion that follows. This discussion will celebrate our freedom to read during American Library Association’s Banned Books Week.