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The library will open at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 23, due to a staff meeting. In addition, we will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. The library will be closed on Sundays beginning May 26 through September 1.
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| Boy Swallows Universe by Trent DaltonSynopsis: A clever and darkly humorous coming-of-age story set in 1980s Brisbane, Australia and inspired by the author's own life. Starring, bright young Eli, whose closest companions are his brother, August (who communicates by writing in the air) and elderly former felon Slim (known for his once-frequent jail breaks).
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| Lights All Night Long by Lydia FitzpatrickFeaturing: Russian exchange student Ilya, who's consumed with fear for Vladimir, the brother he left behind -- incarcerated for murders that Ilya does not believe he committed.
What happens: Overwhelmed by American excess, Ilya struggles to adjust, but with the help of his host family's daughter (who's got secrets of her own), he begins to uncover the path that led Vladimir to jail.
Reviewers say: "An absorbing tale imparted with tenderness and compassion" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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| Lost and Wanted by Nell FreudenbergerSummary: Wealthy, stylish Charlie (who is black) and nerdy scholarship student Helen (who is white) were best friends and roommates in college despite their differences. Twenty years later, Charlie is dead...but Helen continues to receive texts from her.
Is it for you? This complex, leisurely paced novel is as much a character study of Helen, now a respected scientist, as it is a story of female friendship. Deep discussions of physics add an intriguing layer of appeal. |
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| The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis GravesStarring: Two former college sweethearts who haven't spoken in ten years.
What happens: A chance meeting between shy but independent Annika, who's on the autism spectrum, and divorced, gun-shy Jonathan sparks interest in both parties. But can they resolve their pasts?
Why you might like it: Told primarily from Annika's perspective, this is a "heartwarming, neurodiverse love story" (Kirkus Reviews) great for fans of Graham Simsion's The Rosie Project or Rosie Walsh's Ghosted. |
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| Cheer Up, Mr. Widdicombe by Evan JamesAbout: A comedy of manners skewering the idle rich and their pursuits -- among them tennis, watercolors, creating a showplace home, and following motivational gurus.
Why you might like it: Quirky (in some cases laughably dysfunctional) characters abound in this dry, wry debut set in the Pacific Northwest.
Read it for: The entertainment value -- if you enjoyed Maria Semple's Today Will Be Different, you'll likely enjoy Cheer Up Mr. Widdicombe. |
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| Miracle Creek by Angie KimWhat happens: A deadly explosion at an experimental medical treatment facility exposes cracks in a rural Virginia community -- and the courtroom case that follows turns out not to be as clear-cut as it first appears.
For fans of: The uncovering of untruths that drives Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies, or the compelling legal drama and family tragedy of William Landay's Defending Jacob. |
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| Normal People by Sally RooneyWhat it's about: The surprising (and secret) relationship between a wealthy high school outcast and a popular (but poor) athlete, and what happens when they go off to college.
Why you might like it: Set in Ireland and covering powerful themes of class and power, this novel offers complex characters and well-crafted dialogue.
For fans of: Tales of first love, betrayal, self-discovery, and redemption.
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There's a Word For That
by Sloane Tanen
About: A wildly flawed family comes together—in rehab, of all places—even as each member is on the verge of falling apart.
What Else Did the Author Write: By the New York Times best-selling author of Bitter With Baggage Seeks Same.
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Needle Arts League
Thursdays, 5:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
The Needle Arts League of Michigan City promotes all forms of needle arts. Membership is open to anyone interested in needle arts such as crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, crewel, tatting, and other hand stitching. All skill levels and ages are welcome. An exchange of skills and materials is encouraged. For information, call 219-873-3049.
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Great Decisions
Tuesday, May 28, 6:30 pm
Library Meeting Room
The foreign policy discussion program Great Decisions concludes its 21st season in May. The discussion for this final session is The State of the State Department. NOTE: The final session will be Tuesday, May 28 due to the Memorial Day holiday. For more information, call 873-3049.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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