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We’re putting our tumblr page is on hiatus. Meanwhile, don’t forget to find us on Facebook. 

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FIRST LINE FRIDAY: “Our Dragon doesn’t eat girls he takes, no matter what stories they tell outside our valley.” 

The story starts beautifully and it only gets better. It’s a truly beautiful fairytale with modern sensibilities and classic magic of old Slavic tales. Agnieszka is such an exciting protagonist that let’s just hope she becomes a character in a long series and not just this one, very special book.

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Happy 4th of July! Morton Grove Public Library is closed today but we’ll see you tomorrow at 1pm for all your reading needs. 

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FIRST LINE FRIDAY

THEY FOUND HIM INSIDE ONE OF SEVENTEEN CAULDRONS IN THE COURTYARD, STEEPING IN AN INDIGO DYE TWO SHADES DARKER THAN THE SUMMER SKY.

Do you recognize this opening line? Read it if a fan of The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian or Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. 

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HAPPY EARTH DAY!

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TAX DAY 2015

It’s the TAX DAY! Remember that the library is here for you. 

If you need last minute assistance locating and printing tax forms and booklets, stop by the Adult Services Desk and librarians will be happy to assist you as long as you provide the exact form number.

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FAREWELL TO GUNTER GRASS

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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FIRST LINE FRIDAY

"THE LORD GAVE, AND THE LORD TOOK AWAY, HER GRANDMOTHER SAID TO HER AT THE EDGE OF THE GRAVE. BUT THAT WASN'T RIGHT, BECAUSE THE LORD HAD TAKEN AWAY MUCH MORE THAN HAD BEEN THERE TO START WITH, AND EVERYTHING HER CHILD MIGHT HAVE BECOME WAS NOW LYING THERE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PIT, WAITING TO BE COVERED UP." 

Are you up for a dark, tender, Germanic twist on the beloved Life After Life by Kate Atkinson. Here is a book for you. Can you guess the title? 

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEVAR BURTON!

"I believe fantasy/role play is a very healthy form of creative expression. We don't do enough of it as adults. So you won't find me knocking folks who create characters for themselves and dress up on the weekend."

                                                                                               LeVar Burton

We love you and the Reading Rainbow! Happy Birthday,  LeVar Burton! 

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ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE READALIKES

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr is probably the most praised novel of 2015 so far. Have you read it? Would you like to read something similar? If so, try the following three books: 

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FIRST LINE FRIDAY

"A GRAY WOLF FELL INTO CONVERSATION WITH A TARANTULA. "I LOVE THE CHASE," THE GRAY WOLF SAID. "MYSELF," SAID THE TARANTULA, "I LIKE TO SIT HERE AND WAIT FOR MY PRAY TO COME TO ME." "DON'T YOU FIND THAT LONELY?" THE WOLF ASKED. "I COULD AS SOON ASK YOU," THE TARANTULA REPLIED, "HOW IS IT THAT YOU DON'T GET SICK OF TAKING YOUR WIFE AND KIDS ALONG ON EVERY HUNT. "I AM BY TEMPERAMENT A FAMILY MAN,' THE WORL ANSWERED. "AND WHAT IS MORE THERE IS POWER IN NUMBERS." 

Anyone up for a darkly funny, British, dystopian literary fantasy? If so, we have just the thing for you. Here is the taste of more disquiet to come. 

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NEVER FORGET

TODAY IS 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERATION OF AUSCHWITZ. LET'S REMEMBER BY READING SOME OF THE CLASSIC FICTIONAL OR TRUE-TO-LIFE REMEMBRANCES OF THIS DARKES OF PLACES.

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FIRST LINES FRIDAY

THERE IS A PILE OF CLOTHING ON THE SIDE OF THE TRAIN TRACKS. LIGHT-BLUE CLOTH--A SHIRT, PERHAPS--JUMBLED UP WITH SOMETHING DIRTY WHITE. IT COULD HAVE BEEN LEFT BEHIND BY THE ENGINEERS WHO WORK THIS PART OF THE TRACK, THEY'RE HERE OFTEN ENOUGH. OR IT COULD BE SOMETHING ELSE.... . 

Everyone is reading it now and it's absolutely worth the hype. Reserve your copy now and you will not be able to put down this book past its first sentence. 

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FRIDAY READS: FRESH BEGINNINGS

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THIS WEEK'S LITLOUNGE: AMERICANAH

                  “Dear Non-American Black, when you make the choice to come to America, you become black. Stop arguing. Stop saying I'm Jamaican or I'm Ghanaian. America doesn't care.” 

See you tomorrow at 7:30pm at The Curragh! We can't wait to hear your take on Americanah.