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Studs Terkel dies, age 96

by googler@evpl on Friday, October 31 2008, 5:32pm

Author, radio host, actor, activist, and Chicago symbol Louis "Studs" Terkel died today at his Chicago home at age 96. At his bedside was a copy of his latest book, P.S. Further Thoughts From a Lifetime of Listening , scheduled for a November...

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One Book One Community "This I Believe" essays: DEADLINE Sunday!

by professor.knowsitall@evpl on Thursday, October 30 2008, 12:00pm

Reading, Writing, and Growing Together in Southwestern Indiana This year's One Book One Community title is This I Believe: the Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women. This collection of essays from the 1950s and today is based on the National...

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Filed under: nonfiction, events, books, book discussions, one book one community, author, evpl.org, author visit, fyi

"The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie

by GoldensRule@evpl on Tuesday, October 28 2008, 1:25pm

The Absolutley True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie . With so much buzz about this book, I was really excited to find that Alexie was to be one of the speakers at this year's Southern Book Festival in Nashville TN. (If you have not been...

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Filed under: alcoholism, Native American, Indians

New Downloadable eAudiobooks and eBooks added to EVPL's OverDrive Collection

by Meditatinglibrarian@evpl on Monday, October 27 2008, 2:07pm

Recently added to the EVPL OverDrive collection: Windows Media Audiobooks - White Tiger, Snowball, Sense of Urgency, Secret Life of Bees, Passion Test, Lucky One, Letter to my daughter, Cedar Cove Christmas, MP3 Audiobooks - Cold Sassy Tree, Confident...

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Author Tony Hillerman dies

by Meditatinglibrarian@evpl on Monday, October 27 2008, 9:07am

Tony Hillerman died Sunday, October 26, 2008, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 83. New York Times Book Review mystery columnist Marilyn Stasio has posted a nice tribute and appreciation of him . USA Today also posted an article . I'm sure there...

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"The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

by GoldensRule@evpl on Friday, October 24 2008, 2:27pm

An absolutely gem of a little book, this is one that has become popular through word of mouth. Set on the iIsland of Guernsey immediately following WWII the book is a series of letters from the islanders to young author, Juliet Ashton in London. Based...

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Filed under: Mary Ann Shaffer, Guernsey, historical fiction, annie barrows

When Will There Be Good News?

by Guatemama@evpl on Friday, October 24 2008, 10:58am

One might think upon first glance that this question/this post is about the current state of the nation's economy or politics, yet the question posed, When Will There Be Good News?, is actually the title of the latest book by Kate Atkinson which has...

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Filed under: reviews, Missing persons, Scotland, Physicians, Edinburgh, Kate Atkinson

"Against Medical Advice" by James Patterson

by MediaPhile@evpl on Wednesday, October 22 2008, 3:09pm

Having published over 50 novels -- with sales worldwide of more than 140 million copies, James Patterson has just released his second non-fiction title, "Against Medical Advice: One Family's Struggle with an Agonizing Medical Condidtion."...

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Filed under: nonfiction, reviews, tourette's syndrome, james patterson

Marley & Me

by Meditatinglibrarian@evpl on Tuesday, October 21 2008, 2:52pm

Saw a couple of wonderful trailers, first trailer and new trailer , for Marley & Me this week. If you haven’t already read the Marley & Me book or downloadable eBook , or listened to the audiobook , or read the children’s versions...

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Nancy Pearl now recommends books in podcasts

by Meditatinglibrarian@evpl on Tuesday, October 21 2008, 2:19pm

Nancy Pearl of Pearl's Picks now has a new show on KUOW available as a podcast. The two titles she promotes on this NPR station 10/20/08 both are available in EVPL's collections: Best of Technology Writing 2008 and The Ginseng Hunter by Jeff Talarigo...

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Perfect fireside reading for Fall

by librarianinheels@evpl on Monday, October 20 2008, 3:58pm

When I was a kid, I loved to prop myself up in a wing chair by the fire, stick my feet out, and read a good book. While I don't have a fireplace in my house, I have established a comfortable little reading ritual for myself when the nights are cool...

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Filed under: humor, oaklyn branch, fiction, chick lit, book discussions, Marian Keyes, witchcraft

a superb history for lovers of "John Adams"

by lit.fic.reader@evpl on Wednesday, October 8 2008, 5:45pm

If you're one of the many viewers captivated by the HBO minisieries "John Adams", it's quite possible you would also enjoy a 2007 highly praised history of this era , The Great Upheaval, by Jay Winik, a scholar and historian who also...

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Filed under: Eighteenth century, History, Civilization, United States -- History -- Constitutional period

"Central Staff Picks" you can download!

by wag.mado@evpl on Wednesday, October 8 2008, 2:36pm

Staff at Central Library are currently sharing some of their favorite picks on a book display in the lobby through October 19. These titles are going fast and many have already snatched them off the shelf to enjoy. If you are one of those who do not visit...

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Filed under: nonfiction, central library, audiobooks, books, OverDrive, downloads

New Bestseller Titles added to OverDrive @ EVPL

by Meditatinglibrarian@evpl on Wednesday, October 8 2008, 9:58am

Remember to visit the OverDrive Digital Bookmobile at St. Joseph and the Lloyd when you go to the Fall Festival Friday, October 10 th ! The Library has added a tremendous amount of new downloadable content with the addition of video, music, and MP3 audiobooks...

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Filed under: audiobooks, ebooks, OverDrive, bestsellers, digital bookmobile

Digital Bookmobile visits Fall Festival this Friday!

by professor.knowsitall@evpl on Tuesday, October 7 2008, 4:10pm

As part of a nationwide tour, the Digital Bookmobile, a 74-foot state-of-the-art tractor-trailer, will be visiting the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival on Friday, October 10, 10:30am to 6:00pm. Visit the Bookmobile, at the northwest corner of the Lloyd...

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Filed under: events, audiobooks, ebooks, books, MP3 players, OverDrive, movie, bestsellers, fall festival, downloads, digital bookmobile

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