Posted by Candice on Friday, Jul 28, 2017
B.Y.O.Book, the Library's books-in-bars book club, has some new events coming up! Grab a book, then pull up a chair to discuss it with us, while enjoying some food and drink at a great, local restaurant. Find more information and register for events by clicking on the links below.
August 15, at The Mill, 6 p.m., we'll talk about Carson McCullers' The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter
September 19, at Basta Pizzeria Ristorante, 6 p.m., we'll talk about Elena Ferrante's My Brilliant Friend
October 24, at Share Wine Bistro & Small Plate Lounge, 6 p.m., we'll talk about Jeff Speck's Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time
A limited number of each title will be available at the Info Desk on the 2nd floor of the Iowa City Public Library for checkout; there are also copies in the Library's print, audio, and digital collections. Please call the Info Desk at 356-5200 for more information, or email candice-smith@icpl.org
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I work at the Info Desk on the second floor, and I select books for the adult nonfiction collection. I have a degree in anthropology, which really helps in selecting...well...almost anything. I also manage the Art To Go collection of framed prints and original art, and the nonfiction DVDs.
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This is the second book focusing on detective Elin Warner, and doesn't disappoint. A fine addition to the "people getting murdered in a unique, sequestered location" genre, and a creepy backstory to boot. Elin continues to get fleshed out more, and her motivations and actions add depth to the story. Check out the author's previous title, The Sanatorium, to fill in some gaps if you like! -Candice