Just The Facts book group

All nonfiction, all the time!

Affiliated with Lisle Library's nonfiction book group, this is a forum for discussions, and also has info on events/authors of interest.

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Members

  • Jen O.
  • Michelle
  • Christa
  • Rita
  • James Knutson
  • Deb
  • Joan Kalmanek
  • Patricia Ruocco
  • Mark Spieglan
  • Nancy
  • Tatiana
  • Terry Kerr


 

Blog Posts

Jen O.

Interesting article by Myron Uhlberg, author of our December selection

I came across this, and thought I would share (Please click here on the word http://www.powells.com/essays/myronuhlberg.html" target="_blank">LINK and it will take you to the page) -- just something interesting. :)

- Jen

Posted by Jen O. on November 24, 2009 at 11:30am

Jen O.

UPDATE to our list of upcoming books -- into June, 2010

Hello! I have updated the list of our upcoming selections (on the right-hand side of the page). Honeymoon in Tehran has been moved to June, and two new books have been added in. I will be making new bookmarks shortly, which will be available at the Reference Desk or the RA Desk in a few days.

Posted by Jen O. on November 12, 2009 at 12:10pm — 4 Comments

Jen O.

December's book: Hands of My Father by Myron Uhlberg

December's book is: Hands of My Father by Myron Uhlberg. Uhlberg writes a stirring memoir of his childhood as the hearing son of two deaf parents. His first language was sign, and from the age of 5, he was his father’s “interpreter” to the hearing world. Not an easy task, considering that in the 1930s, the deaf were either treated with impatience or indifference, or simply ignored.

If you would like a copy of the book, but all of the library's copies are checked out, please have a hold p… Continue

Posted by Jen O. on November 12, 2009 at 11:28am — 10 Comments

Jen O.

Straight from Mr. Alexander, this month's book's author -----

Hello! I just wanted to let everyone know that I had emailed William Alexander, the author of this month's selection, The $64 Tomato, just to let him know we're reading his book, etc. Mr. Alexander emailed me a very nice response, which I will share with the group when we meet on Wednesday.....

Just a little extra something for our discussion! :)

Posted by Jen O. on November 9, 2009 at 2:56pm

Jen O.

The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher --- what's it about ?????

So, what are we reading in October? Kate Summerscale's The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher.
If you liked Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City, this book might be just what you’re looking for. All the elements of a Victorian crime novel, including an English country house, family secrets, and murder, are present here in this true account of a celebrated murder of 1860. After an incompetent police investigation found no suspects, Detective James Whicher was called in on the case. At the time… Continue

Posted by Jen O. on October 13, 2009 at 12:17pm

Forum

Jen O.

Rumspringa by Tom Schachtman --- discussion 3 Replies

Started by Jen O.. Last reply by Jen O. Jan 21.

Jen O.

Hands of My Father by Myron Uhlberg --- forum now open - SUMMARY added 1 Reply

Started by Jen O.. Last reply by Jen O. Dec. 10, 2009.

Jen O.

The $64 Tomato by William Alexander --- discussion forum now open! 2 Replies

Started by Jen O.. Last reply by Jen O. Nov. 12, 2009.

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Hi Christa! Too bad we can't have beverages like this at our meetings!!! This label is too perfect! :)
6 hours ago
I was at Whole Foods on Sunday and happened upon a display of the following microbrew: As you can see by the label, I decided it was the perfect accompaniment with which to finish Wesley the Owl. : ) Do let me know if I should bring any as approp…
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Christa and Michelle are now friends
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This is the second time I have read this book. I had forgotten how warm and fuzzy it made me feel inside. How sad it made me feel. I am a huge owl lover and looking forward to our discussion. I enjoyed the scientific facts that were thrown into this…
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Michelle is attending Jen O.'s event
February book discussion at Lisle Library, Meeting Room B
February 17, 2010 from 7pm to 8pm
Our February book is Wesley the Owl by Stacey O'Brien. If you need a copy and all of ours are checked out, please let me know and I'll interlibrary loan one for you. :)
on Friday
Christa is attending Jen O.'s event
February book discussion at Lisle Library, Meeting Room B
February 17, 2010 from 7pm to 8pm
Our February book is Wesley the Owl by Stacey O'Brien. If you need a copy and all of ours are checked out, please let me know and I'll interlibrary loan one for you. :)
February 2
Jen O. added an event
February book discussion at Lisle Library, Meeting Room B
February 17, 2010 from 7pm to 8pm
Our February book is Wesley the Owl by Stacey O'Brien. If you need a copy and all of ours are checked out, please let me know and I'll interlibrary loan one for you. :)
February 2
Hi James! I'm glad you're sharing your thoughts here (and yes, you were missed last night!). I think all of us found the book interesting and thought-provoking. Your comment about the current recession and the RVs is something another person brought…
January 21
 
 

UPCOMING SELECTIONS

November 11, 2009: The $64 Tomato by William Alexander

December 9, 2009: Hands of My Father by Myron Uhlberg

January 20, 2010
Rumspringa: To be or not to be Amish by Tom Schactman

February 17, 2010
Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl by Stacy O’Brien

March 17, 2010
Mrs. Woolf and the Servants by Alison Light

April 14, 2010
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown

May 19, 2010
Safe Passage: The Remarkable True Story of Two Sisters Who Rescued Jews from the Nazis by Ida Cook

June 16, 2010
Honeymoon in Tehran by Azadeh Moaveni
 

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