Early Closing and Story Hours
Just a reminder that both libraries will be closing at 6pm on Wednesday, December 6.
We have two more weeks of story hours before the holidays. Our last story hours before the break will be December 12 and 13, these will be our annual Christmas Cookie story hours. Story hours will then take a break and will resume on January 16.

Christmas Fiction
Looking for a good Christmas read for adults? Check out our Christmas Fiction list or the display all this month at the Main Library!

Bestsellers
Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of November 27
Books in our collection on the Chicago Tribune bestsellers list. Books are available at both libraries unless otherwise noted.
Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Cross by James Patterson
2. Wild Fire by Nelson DeMille
3. For One More Day by Mitch Albom
4. Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
5. Nature Girl by Carl Hiaasen (Branch Only)
6. Born in Death by J.D. Robb
7. Lisey's Story by Stephen King
8. The Collectors by David Baldacci
9. The Rising Tide by Jeff Shaara (Main Only)
10. Santa Cruise by Mary and Carol Higgins Clark

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. You: On a Diet by Michael F. Roizen
2. The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama
3. The Innocent Man by John Grisham
4. Culture Warrior by Bill O'Reilly
5. The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins (Main Only)
6. I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron
7. Why We Want You to Be Rich by Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki (Branch Only)
8. State of Denial by Bob Woodward
9. Barefoot Contessa at Home by Ina Garten (Main Only)

New York Times Bestsellers for December 3
Books in our collection on the New York Times bestseller list. Books are available at both libraries unless noted.
Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Cross by James Patterson
2. For One More Day by Mitch Albom
3. Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
4. Nature Girl by Carl Hiaasen (Branch Only)
5. Wild Fire by Nelson DeMille
6. Born in Death by J.D. Robb
7. Lisey's Story by Stephen King
8. Santa Cruise by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark
9. The Collectors by David Baldacci
10. First Impressions by Nora Roberts (Main Library has original edition of this 1984 reprint)
11. HRH by Danielle Steel
12. The Rising Tide by Jeff Shaara (Main Only)
13. Act of Treason by Vince Flynn
14. Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier
15. Echo Park by Michael Connelly
Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama
2. The Innocent Man by John Grisham
3. Culture Warrior by Bill O'Reilly
4. The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins (Main Only)
5. Marley & Me by John Grogan
6. I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron
7. State of Denial by Bob Woodward
9. Thunderstruck by Erik Larson (Branch Only)
10. I Like You by Amy Sedaris (Main Only)
12. The World is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman
14. The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson (Main Only)
15. Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner

Thanksgiving Tips
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, so here are some sites to help you out with your feast. Also, there's still time to check out the cookbooks at Three Rivers Public Library! Remember that we will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

• USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline: 1-888-674-6854 Mon-Fri 9am-3pm. Thanksgiving from 7am-1pm.
• Talking Turkey Council: From Reynold's Wrap or call their hotline 1-800-745-4000
• Butterball Turkey Hotline: 1-800-Butterball. Hours vary, see site for times.
• Honeysuckle White Turkey Tips
• Crisco Pie Central: 1-877-367-7438 7am-7pm Daily
• Ocean Spray Thanksgiving: Centerpieces, plans, recipes and more!
• Food Network's Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide: Videos, recipes, tips and more!
• HGTV Thanksgiving: Videos, articles and more on cooking, decorating and even hosting.
• Better Homes and Gardens: Videos, articles and recipes plus downloads, e-cards and desktop wallpaper.
• Martha Stewart Living: Everything from recipes to a Thanksgiving planner.

December New Fiction
The new fiction list for December is now available. You can pick it up at the Main Library or download it from the New Fiction page.

What's Happening In Our Community?

• Minooka High School's Annual Community Coffee will be held on Tuesday, November 14 at 8:15am. To attend, please RSVP to Dave DiLorenzo at 467-2140 ext 179 by November 10.
• Minooka High School's Fall Sports Night will be held November 15 at 7pm. For more information call the MCHS Athletic Office at 467-2140 ext 135.
• Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 1 between 8am and 10am at the Heritage Bluffs Clubhouse brought to you by the Channahon Park District. Pre-registration is required and is $6 for Park District residents/$8 for non.
• December 3 is the Channahon Community Holiday Event at the Channahon Municipal Builidng starting at 3pm. Enjoy horse drawn sleigh rides, refreshments and caroling as well as a visit by Santa Claus. The event will end with the lighting of the community Christmas tree.
• Letters to Santa. Put your letters to Santa in the mailbox at Arrowhead Community Center between December 1 and 10 and include your name and address and the Park District will make sure the letters are delivered and Santa's promised to write back.
• Santa's Skating Party: December 16 from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Skateland Recreation Center. Enjoy skating, games and a visit from Santa. All children 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent. Pre-registration is $5 for Park District Residents/$7 non. Registration on the day of is $9 for all.
• New Year's Eve All Nighter: December 31 at the Skateland Recreation Center starting at 6pm and ending at 7am the next day. Enjoy a completely supervised New Year's Eve celebration, skating, games and moves. Fee includes admission, skate rental and breakfast. Bring extra money for concessions. Pre registration is $17 for residents/$20 for non. Admission day of is $22 for all.

Bestsellers
Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of November 6
Books in our collection on the Chicago Tribune bestsellers list. Books are available at both libraries unless otherwise noted.
Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Lisey's Story by Stephen King
2. For One More Day by Mitch Albom
3. The Collectors by David Baldacci
4. Act of Treason by Vince Flynn
5. Hundred Dollar Baby by Robert B. Parker
6. Echo Park by Michael Connelly
7. Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier
8. What Came Before He Shot Her by Elizabeth George
10. The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama
2. The Innocent Man by John Grisham
3. State of Denial by Bob Woodward
4. Culture Warrior by Bill O'Reilly
5. Why We Want You to Be Rich by Donald Trump and Robert Kiyosaki (Branch Only)
6. I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron
7. Ageless by Suzanne Somers
8. Thunderstruck by Erik Larson (Branch Only)
9. The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson (Main Only)

New York Times Bestsellers for November 12
Books in our collection on the New York Times bestseller list. Books are available at both libraries unless noted.
Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Lisey's Story by Stephen King
2. For One More Day by Mitch Albom
3. The Collectors by David Baldacci
4. Act of Treason by Vince Flynn
5. Echo Park by Michael Connelly
6. Hundred-Dollar Baby by Robert B. Parker
7. Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier
8. What Came Before He Shot Her by Elizabeth George
9. The Bancroft Strategy by Robert Ludlum
10. First Impressions by Nora Roberts (Main Library has original edition of this 1984 reprint)
11. Motor Mouth by Janet Evanovich
12. The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
14. Short Straw by Stuart Woods
15. The Road by Cormac McCarthy

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. The Audacity of Hope by Barack Obama
2. The Innocent Man by John Grisham
3. Culture Warrior by Bill O'Reilly
4. State of Denial by Bob Woodward
5. I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron
7. Marley & Me by John Grogan
8. Thunderstruck by Erik Larson (Branch Only)
9. The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson (Main Only)
11. I Like You by Amy Sedaris (Main Only)
12. The World is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman
15. War On the Middle Class by Lou Dobbs (Branch Only)