Book Discussions
Library-sponsored discussion groups for every literary interest. Book discussion selections are available at the Reader Services Desk one month prior to meetings. New members always welcome. Just drop in.
BookBites: Reading Social
Meets First Thursday of the Month • 7 PM • Hackney’s on Lake (1514 E. Lake Avenue, Glenview)
Co-sponsored by the Niles-Maine District Library. More information.
September 5: South Pole Station by Ashley Shelby
Unexpectedly qualifying for an unusual job with the National Science Foundation South Pole Station’s Artists & Writers Program, Cooper Gosling, unmoored by a recent family tragedy, journeys to Antarctica and engages in a comedy of errors with a group of fellow misfits motivated by desires as ambiguous as her own.
October 3: The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg
Arthur meets Maddy when he’s visiting his dead wife in the cemetery; he eats lunch there every day. Maddy is a high school senior who’s got a hopeless crush on a jerk. Warm-hearted Arthur reaches out to Maddy in a totally open way, as Maddy’s parents seem uninvolved at best. A rare coming-of-age novel that is just as much about the end of life as it is about growing up
November 7: The Boat Runner by Devin Murphy
Sent to a Hitler Youth Camp to secure German business for his family’s Dutch company, Jacob Koopman, the privileged nephew of a fisherman, finds his world upended by the outbreak of the war, which eventually forces him to make a transformative decision about his life purpose.
Page Turners
Meets First Monday of the Month • 1PM • Community Room East
Indulge your passion for literature with a wide range of literary genres.
September 9: The Ninth Hour by Alice McDermott
A portrait of the Irish-American experience is presented through the story of an Irish immigrant’s suicide and how it reverberates through innumerable lives in early twentieth-century Catholic Brooklyn—testing the limits and the demands of love and sacrifice, of forgiveness and forgetfulness.
October 7: Rocket Men by Robert Kurson
The inside story of mankind’s historic first mission to the Moon–a tale of bravery and sacrifice by three legendary astronauts, and a journey that forever changed our understanding of our place in the universe.
November 4: Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann
In 1920s Oklahoma, the Osage Indian Nation possessed immense wealth because their land contained large petroleum reserves. In Killers of the Flower Moon, New Yorker staff writer David Grann portrays a series of murders on the reservation. Local authorities couldn’t solve the crimes, but an investigation by the relatively new FBI (led by the young J. Edgar Hoover) identified and charged the killers, whose primary motivation was greed. In this thoroughly researched history, Grann also reveals conspiracy and corruption beyond what the FBI discovered.
Great Books Discussion
Meets Second Wednesday of the Month • 10-11:30 AM • Community Room East
Stimulating discussions in a friendly, welcoming setting, moderated by Michael Bartlett, journalist/editor and Glenview resident. Readings for each meeting taken from the Great Books Reading & Discussion Program, volumes 1 & 2. Participants are responsible for obtaining their own copies, available here. Questions? Contact Michael at 773-220-2553 or mbartlett11@yahoo.com.
September 11: Civilization and Its Discontents by Sigmund Freud
October 9: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
November 13: Book of Genesis from the Bible
Next Chapter Book Club
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities read and learn, make friends, and have fun together in a public setting. Trained volunteers facilitate each club meeting. Meetings are held Wednesday mornings in the Library. Read more about becoming a member.
BOOKit! Exploring Nonfiction
Meets Bimonthly, Fourth Wednesday of the Month • 7 PM • Multipurpose Room
Explore intriguing nonfiction selections with lively group discussion.
September 25: Rocket Men by Robert Kurson
The inside story of mankind’s historic first mission to the Moon–a tale of bravery and sacrifice by three legendary astronauts, and a journey that forever changed our understanding of our place in the universe.
November 20: The Storm Before the Storm by Mike Duncan
The creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions brings to life the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic.
Much Ado About Mysteries
Meets Quarterly, Thursday Evenings • 7 PM • Community Room East
Are you mad about mysteries? Join us for a quarterly discussion for mystery fans. To sign up for the group’s email list, receive book lists, meeting reminders, and agendas, contact: mystery@glenviewpl.org or call Reader Services at 847-729-7500 x7600
Thursday, September 12, 7 PM • Community Room East
Author Spotlight: Agatha Christie
All Things Spanish
Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM • Multipurpose Room
Native and non-native Spanish speakers are invited to join the fun while practicing language skills and expanding their love for Spanish/Latino culture. Meetings are conducted primarily in Spanish and may include reading a short story, watching a film, and more. Contact cramirez@glenviewpl.org for more information.
Wednesdays, September 18, October 16, November 20, 7-8:30 PM Multipurpose Room
Collections for Book Clubs
Book Club in a Bag
Twelve copies of each title plus discussion guides. Perfect for book clubs.
Book Discussion Collection
Multiple copies of specially selected titles available for your book club.
Need More Help?
Call 847-729-7500 x7600, visit the Reader Services Desk or fill out an online request form.