Illinois Classics: A Bicentennial Reading List
On December 3rd, 1818, Illinois was accepted into the Union as the 21st state. We take our name from the Native American tribes of the area. Illinois means "Tribe of superior men" in Algonquian.
The State of Illinois has an expansive history and the Office of the Secretary of the State has compiled a suggested book list filled exclusively with novels, poetry, and non-fiction works written by Illinois authors about the Illinois experience. If these books are not in our collection, we will be more than happy to place a hold for you.

New Books July 2018
Adult Fiction:
A Gathering of Secrets – Castillo, Linda
Before and Again – Delinsky, Barbara
The Perfect Couple – Hilderbrand, Elin
Upon a Spring Breeze – Irvin, Kelly
Fifty Fifty – Patterson, James
Rainy Day Friends – Shalvis, Jill
The Good Fight – Steel, Danielle
Between You and Me – Wiggs, Susan
The Shack – Young, William P.
Adult Non-Fiction:
The Glass Castle: A Memoir
I See Life Through Rose Colored Glasses
Juvenile Fiction:
Peacocks
Sloths
Armadillos
Pokemon Designer: Satoshi Tajiri
Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!
Heroes of Black History

The next library book club meeting will be held on July 17th at 2 pm. We will be discussing "Gaining Ground: A Story Of Farmers' Markets, Local Food, And Saving The Family Farm". If you are interested in joining the book club, please contact us at the library. We would love to have you!