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July Book Discussion - Water for Elephants

On Tuesday, July 29 at 7:00 p.m. the library will be hosting a discussion of Sara Gruen’s bestseller, Water for Elephants. A young man living during the early years of the Great Depression, Jacob Jankowski finds himself on a rickety circus train in charge of caring for the circus animals. It is there that he meets Marlena, the beautiful equestrian star, and Rosie, an untrainable elephant who is the great gray hope for this third-rate traveling show. The bond that grows among this unlikely trio is one of love and trust, and, ultimately, it is their only hope for survival. Copies of Water for Elephants are available at the Circulation Desk.Pick up a copy and join us July 29. Refreshments will be served.
Registration will begin: Jun 23 2008 9:00AM

Librarian of the Month - Jennifer Matelski

Change of Heart
Jodi Picoult

The death penalty, murder, miracles and organ donation are the random topics in Picoult's latest.

For fans of Jodi Picoult, this latest effort follows the formula of her previous works; an ethical issue of sorts and a plot twist.

While slower moving than other books written by her ("The Pact", "19 Minutes"), "Change of Heart" is still a good read. Despite the heavy focus on religion, Picoult manages to create likable characters and once again has the reader asking themselves what they would do in such a situation.

Like "My Sisters Keeper", this title is an excellent book for book discussions as readers will bring their own views and beliefs to the table.

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