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May 15 2008
Staff Recommendation - Discovering Hamlet


For anyone interested in Shakespeare or in theater, this is a wonderful video that shows an all-star cast rehearsing for a production of "Hamlet." Sir Derek Jacobi directs Kenneth Branagh in this marvelous production, narrated by Patrick Stewart...
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May 14 2008
Staff Recommendation - Ragtime in Simla


Simla, a city in the Himalayan foothills, is the summer capital of the British Raj is the setting for this book. It bustles with activity when the British aristocrats escape the sweltering heat of Bombay and Calcutta by moving to Simla. Scotland Yard Commander Joe Sandilands has been on assignment in India and will soon head back to England. Governor S....
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The Latest KFOR Book Chat titles (5/15/08)

Mummy Dearest A Deadly Yarn A Carrion Death The Book of Illusions

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The Doctor Is In
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The Physician The Hatbox Baby Human Traces The Black Englishman

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Remember the Ladies...
-- submitted by S. Luddington

A Perfect Union My Dearest Friend Our Founding Mothers Glory, Passion and Principle

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Elizabeth the Queen Mother The Big Over Easy Mummy Dearest W.A.R.

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Bethany Books Talk
Passport to Peril

Friday, May 16 2008
10:30 a.m.-Noon
Bethany Branch Library
1810 N. Cotner

Gere Books Talk
Spring Season Finale

Monday, May 19 2008
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Gere Branch Library
2400 S. 56th St.

Just Desserts
Mystery Discussion Group

Featuring "Holmes on the Range" by Steve Hockensmith

Thursday, May 29 2008
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Bennett Martin Public Library
136 S. 14th St.

Courtyard Book Chats...in the Garden!
Business and Leadership

Tuesday, June 3 2008
12:15-12:45 p.m.
Lincoln Foundation Gardens
1415 "N" St.

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