Author: Marea Kahn

We have the first three seasons of Downton Abbey on DVD in our  “After Class” section on the main floor.

Now on our shelves, Defending Jacob, the riveting novel about a 14 year old accused of murder and how far a father will go to protect his son.  Peruse our  “After Class” shelves on the main floor of the library for other best sellers as well.

The latest books  from Tess Gerritsen, Joy Fielding,  and Lee Child are available in the library lounge in our new “after class” section .  Check out new author, M. L. Stedman’s “The Light between Oceans” 

GIF.    2011 Word of the Year  was “squeezed middle“

Check out our book: Soldier Field : a stadium and its city

Calling all readers!   Our next book is The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz and we will meet  Tuesday, July 31 at noon in the library.  Please join us for a lively discussion.   To reserve a copy, please contact Sue Yach x5297 or yach@morainevalley.edu.  For more information, call Marea Kahn X4003

Please join us on Wednesday, April 25th at 2pm for our annual Authors’ Day Display and Reception. It will be held in our library lounge

Introducing our Book Club! Please join us in the library (L208) on Tuesday, April 24 at 12:00 to discuss our fiction choice:  The Underside of Joy by Sere Prince Halverson.  As the publisher writes…Set against the backdrop of Redwood forests and shimmering vineyards, Seré Prince Halverson’s compelling debut tells the story of two women, bound… Continue reading Introducing our Book Club!

The Bears are having a very good season so far.  However, good opponents are still ahead including their arch rival – the Green Bay Packers. Here are two articles on Bears-Packers rivalry http://bleacherreport.com/articles/474457-chicago-bears-versus-the-green-bay-packers-understanding-the-rivalry http://0-proquest.umi.com.library.morainevalley.edu/pqdweb?did=24507404&sid=1&Fmt=3&clientId=10416&RQT=309&VName=PQD Do you know the original name of the Chicago Bears? http://www.chicagobears.com/tradition/HistorybyDecades.asp ESPN named the ten greatest sports rivalries: http://espn.go.com/endofcentury/s/other/bestrivalries.html Here’s an… Continue reading Bear Down, Chicago Bears!