If you like compelling gritty mysteries, try the Walt Longmire series by Craig Johnson. These mysteries are set in Wyoming and feature sheriff Walt Longmire, his deputy Victoria Moretti, and friend Henry Standing Bear.
Celebrate Summer in Winter on Saturday, December 10 from 2-3:15 P.M. during this fun filled family event as Don Ho MC performer, Pesi Mauga sings to warm tropical Polynesian music while some ladies perform Polynesian dancing. Call 630-260-1550 for details! - MA
TNT's Mystery Movie Night will premier on Tuesday November 29th. The new series features full-length movies based on books by a variety of mystery authors. Bill Pullman stars in the first movie, Innocent, based on Scott Turow's Book. Read the books before you watch the movies.
In addition to purchasing new science fiction titles, I think it's important to ensure that we have some of the classics available. Fortunately the publishing trade loves reprints, so it's possible to fill in gaps and replace worn books from great series such as Isaac Asimov's Foundation. We currently have the seven Asimov Foundation novels for you to re-read or perhaps to enjoy for the first time.
For those who've been following the ongoing travails of Luke Skywalker and the Jedi, we have book 8, the penultimate in the series, available now. Will Luke and his son Ben defeat the evil Abeloth? Will the Galactic Alliance collapse into yet another civil war? What about the lost tribe of the Sith? Will Ben tempt the alluring, yet evil Vestara Khai to the light side of the force? Will they get married and make Luke a grandpa? Will the Star Wars universe chug merrily on forever? Who knows, but you might find out a little bit more when you read:
If you are looking for an activity that the whole family can enjoy, take a trip to the Field Museum to see Whales: Giants of the Deep. Glenside has some great materials to look at before you visit the museum.
