New York Times Bestselling Author, Elizabeth Berg, coming to Algonquin!

Meet Elizabeth Berg, New York Times bestselling author of Durable Goods, Open House, an Oprah Book and last year's Once Upon A time there Was You, on Thursday April 26, 2012 at the Golf Club of Illinois, Algonquin. She has written over 20 other titles and will share her love of writing, books, libraries, readers and will read and excerpt from her new book. She will also introduce author Betsy Woodman who will talk about her first novel, Jana Bibi's Excellent Fortunes.  Writers of all levels are encouraged to attend to hear about the writing and publishing process. Sue Petersen, bookseller of Brain Snacks will be selling books for signing. www.brnsncks.com

Enjoy dessert, coffee, tea & soft drinks, conversation, readings and book signing.

This is a ticketed event. Tickets are free. In person registration only will begin on March 1 with a limit of 2 tickets each. Visit us at the Main Library at 2600 Harnish Drive or the branch located at 115 Eastgate Drive in Algonquin.  Please call the Reference Desk for additional information or questions 847-458-6060 x143

The Algonquin Area Public Library book clubs are all reading Elizabeth Berg books during April. Ask at the circulation desk for a copy. Everyone is welcome to attend the book discussions.

April 5 Thursday 7pm Book Clubbers-Last Time I Saw You

April 6 Friday 10am Spine Crackers-Durable Goods

April 19 Thursday 7pm Nite Readers-Ordinary Life

The Chicago Public Library Readers Corner Blog describes her works: “Berg creates worlds that are cozy and comforting, while at the same time tackling issues such as illness, estrangement and death with a certain kind of gentleness.  Her protagonists are very easily relatable—they are everywoman types that readers can identify with.  As Readers Services Librarian Kaite Mediatore puts it, “Reading an Elizabeth Berg novel is akin to sitting down with your dearest friend and talking about everything in your life over several cups of coffee.”

So bring your dearest friend, have some coffee and dessert, compliments of the Friends of the Algonquin Library and spend a comfortable evening with the delightfully warm and inviting author, Elizabeth Berg.