According to the Macmillan Dictionary, a beach read is “a book you can take on holiday, which is good enough to keep you engaged, but not so serious it will spoil your holiday.” It seems the term first came into play around 1990, a marketing move by publishers to draw attention to their summer offerings. […]
Start your summer with a visit to the library to find tales of mystery, romance, history, and adventure. Here are some recent highlights from our adult fiction and DVD collections.
Events to put on your calendar this week include Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons performing Saturday at the Rosemont Theatre, Rob Schneider doing standup at the Chicago Improv, food truck festivals in Aurora and Naperville, and The Opener, an Automotive Showcase at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
Events to put on your calendar this week include Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons performing Saturday at the Rosemont Theatre, Rob Schneider doing standup at the Chicago Improv, food truck festivals in Aurora and Naperville, and The Opener, an Automotive Showcase at the Lake County Fairgrounds.