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River Forest Public Library

735 Lathrop Avenue
River Forest, Illinois 60305
Phone: 708.366.5205    Fax: 708.366.8699  [Suggestions] [Ask a Librarian] [Subscribe to e-newsletter]

Book Groups 

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Book Discussions at the River Forest Public Library:
The book groups are drop-in programs, no registration is required. 
Books are available one month before discussion date; just pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk!

Afternoon Group: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm.
The September book is now available for pick-up.  The rest of the calendar will be posted when it is available.
Sept. 10th- Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
 

Evening Group: 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm.
Sept. 3rd - Atonement by Ian McEwan
Oct. 1st - Einstein by Walter Isaacson
Nov. 5th - A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
 


Book Discussion Resources

Need assistance with your own book group? Try some of these resources:

http://www.readinggroupguides.com/
Almost 2000 discussion guides for all types of books.

http://www.readinggroupchoices.com/
A plethora of easy to find information on all aspects of running a book club.

http://www.bookbrowse.com/bookclubs/
Handy, easy to follow tips and book suggestions.

http://www.webrary.org/rs/flbklists/book_discussion_titles.html/
A wonderfully long list of titles recommended by Readers Advisory librarians across the country.

http://www.randomhouse.com/vintage/read/
Tips, book suggestions with discussion guides, and an online forum.

http://www.readerscircle.org
A unique new resource for those interested in finding or starting a book group.

www.bookbuffet.com
This book group resource provides reviews, author interviews, book group tips and more.

www.bookmuse.com
Find materials to help support thoughtful and lively discussion of good books.

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                                                                                                Last updated 8/13/08