Bestsellers
Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of October 1
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. You've Been Warned by James Patterson
2. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
3. Dead Heat by Dick Francis
4. The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen
5. Making Money by Terry Pratchett (Main only)
6. Pontoon by Garrison Keillor
7. The Wheel of Darkness by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
9. Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs
10. The Quickie by James Patterson

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Age of Turbulence by Alan Greenspan (Main only)
2. If I Did It by the Goldman Family (Main only)
3. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
4. Louder Than Words by Jenny McCarthy
6. Giving by Bill Clinton (Main Only)
7. The Weight Loss Cure "They" Don't Want You to Know About by Kevin Trudeau (Main Only)
8. The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin (Main only)
9. The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx (Branch Only)
10. The War by Geoffrey C. Ward (Main only)

New York Times Bestsellers for October 7
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. You've Been Warned by James Patterson
2. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
3. Dead Heat by Dick Francis
4. Making Money by Terry Pratchett (Main only)
5. Pontoon by Garrison Keillor
6. The Wheel of Darkness by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
8. The Wednesday Letters by Jason F. Wright (Branch only)
9. Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs
10. The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen
11. Dexter in the Dark by Jeff Lindsay
12. Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen (Main only)
13. The 47th Samurai by Stephen Hunter (Branch Only)
14. The Quickie by James Patterson
15. Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
16. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. The Age of Turbulence by Alan Greenspan (Main only)
2. If I Did It by the Goldman Family (Main only)
3. Giving by Bill Clinton (Main Only)
4. Louder Than Words by Jenny McCarthy
5. The Nine by Jeffrey Toobin (Main only)
7. The Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx (Branch Only)
8. The War by Geoffrey C. Ward (Main only)
9. Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light (Main Only)
10. Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy (Branch Only)
11. Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself by Alan Alda (Main Only)
12. Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell (Branch Only)
16. Wonderful Tonight by Pattie Boyd

Minooka Branch Closing
Our Minooka Branch will be closed on Thursday, October 4 due to the demolition of the Blue Water Tower located just south of the building. Wabena will be closed from the north side of Mondamin Street to the South side of St. Mary's Street including any entrance to the parking lot or driveway book drop. There is a book drop on the north side of the building near the back door if needed. All DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks checked out at the Minooka Branch that are due on October 4 will be given a one day grace period and are now due on Friday October 5 (hours are 1pm to 5pm). Or you can return them to the Main Library or any area library.
The Main Library will be open providing full service from 9am to 9pm. Thank you for your understanding!

What's Happening in Your Community?

• Grundy County Corn Festival: September 26 to 30 in Morris. See site for details.
• Minooka Community High School Homecoming Game: September 28 at 7pm.
• Worldwide Day of Play: September 29 from 2pm to 4pm at Community Park in Channahon, come try out lots of free activities!
• Dollinger Pumpkin Farm: The Dollinger Pumpkin farm opens September 29 offering pumpkins, train rides, corn maze, hayrides, a petting zoo, playground and more.
• Fall Choral Concert: Minooka Community High School, October 4.
• Channahon Village Wide Yard Sales: October 4-6. Deadline to be on the map is September 28.
  
• Hayride/Campfire: October 5 from 6:30pm to 9pm at the Community Park in Channahon, enjoy a free campfire, haunted walk and hayrides.
  
• Hammer Dulcimer Presentation: Diane Ippel provides free entertainment at the Dollinger Pumpkin Farm at 2pm on October 6.
• CPR for Family and Friends: October 6 at the Minooka Fire Department 4 hour class for lay rescuers teaching the basics of CPR.
  
• Big Run Wolf Ranch: Sunday, October 7 at 2pm at the Dollinger Pumpkin Farm, meet a live wolf and learn about their lives. Free.
  
• Magic of Terry Murphy: Come be amazed on Monday, October 8 at the Dollinger Pumpkin Farm at 2pm. Free.
• Channahon Fire Department Open House: Saturday October 13 from Noon to 3pm.
  
• Minooka Fire Department Pancake Breakfast: October 14 from 8am to Noon. All you can eat. Cost is $5 for adults, $2 for children.
  

Bestsellers

Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of September 24
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. You've Been Warned by James Patterson
2. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
3. Pontoon by Garrison Keillor
4. The Wheel of Darkness by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
5. Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs
6. The Quickie by James Patterson
7. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan
8. The Elves of Cintra by Terry Brooks (Main only)
9. Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen (Main only)
10. Heartsick by Chelsea Cain

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. Giving by Bill Clinton (Main Only)
2. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
4. The Weight Loss Cure "They" Don't Want You to Know About by Kevin Trudeau (Main Only)
5. Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy (Branch Only)
6. The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn and Hal Iggulden
8. If I Did It by the Goldman Family (Main only)
9. Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell (Branch Only)
10. Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light (Main Only)

New York Times Bestsellers for September 30
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. You've Been Warned by James Patterson
2. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
3. Pontoon by Garrison Keillor
4. The Wheel of Darkness by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
5. Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs
7. Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen (Main only)
8. The Quickie by James Patterson
9. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan
10. The Elves of Cintra by Terry Brooks (Main only)
11. Away by Amy Bloom (Branch only)
12. Play Dirty by Sandra Brown
13. The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz (Branch Only)
14. The 47th Samurai by Stephen Hunter (Branch Only)
15. Heartsick by Chelsea Cain

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
2. Giving by Bill Clinton (Main Only)
3. If I Did It by the Goldman Family (Main only)
4. Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy (Branch Only)
5. Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light (Main Only)
6. Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell (Branch Only)
8. Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself by Alan Alda (Main Only)
11. The World Without Us by Alan Weisman (Main only)
12. Wonderful Tonight by Pattie Boyd
13. It's All About Him by Denise Jackson

New Fiction List

The Main Library's New Fiction list for October is ready to go! You can pick one up at the Main Library or go here to print one out now! Are you interested in even more upcoming fiction? Check out Upcoming Fiction for a list of the upcoming works of our hottest authors!

What's Happening in Your Community?

• Fall Fantasy Garden Walk and Silent Auction: September 16 from 1pm to 5:30pm at the Children's Garden in Elwood. For more information contact Sharon at 815-423-6737.
• 10 Cent Sale: September 17 from 6 to 8pm at the Channahon United Methodist Church's Ladies Aid Thrift Shop. All used items 10 cents.
  
• Book Fair: September 17-21 at the Arrowhead Community Center in Channahon.
• Adults Only Skating Party: Grown-ups come to Skateland Recreation Center on September 22 from 7 to 10pm and enjoy a night out. Cost is $5 plus skate rental.
• Channooka CROP Walk: September 23 at 1pm starting at the Minooka United Methodist Church.
  
• Worldwide Day of Play: September 29 from 2pm to 4pm at Community Park in Channahon, come try out lots of free activities!
• Grundy County Corn Festival: September 26 to 30 in Morris. See site for details.
• Minooka Community High School Homecoming Game: September 28 at 7pm.
  
• Dollinger Pumpkin Farm: The Dollinger Pumpkin farm opens September 29 offering pumpkins, train rides, corn maze, hayrides, a petting zoo, playground and more.
  
• Hayride/Campfire: October 5 from 6:30pm to 9pm at the Community Park in Channahon, enjoy a free campfire, haunted walk and hayrides.
  
• Hammer Dulcimer Presentation: Diane Ippel provides free entertainment at the Dollinger Pumpkin Farm at 2pm on October 6.
• Big Run Wolf Ranch: Sunday, October 7 at 2pm at the Dollinger Pumpkin Farm, meet a live wolf and learn about their lives. Free.
  
• Magic of Terry Murphy: Come be amazed on Monday, October 8 at the Dollinger Pumpkin Farm at 2pm. Free.
  

Bestsellers
Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of September 17
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. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
2. The Wheel of Darkness by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
3. Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs
4. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan
5. The Elves of Cintra by Terry Brooks (Main only)
6. The Quickie by James Patterson
7. Heartsick by Chelsea Cain (Main only)
8. Play Dirty by Sandra Brown
9. Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davidson

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. Giving by Bill Clinton (Main Only)
2. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
3. The Weight Loss Cure "They" Don't Want You to Know About by Kevin Trudeau (Main Only)
4. Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light (Main Only)
5. Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy (Branch Only)
6. The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn and Hal Iggulden
7. Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell (Branch Only)
9. Wonderful Tonight by Pattie Boyd
10. Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself by Alan Alda (Main Only)

New York Times Bestsellers for September 23
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. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
2. The Wheel of Darkness by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
3. Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs
4. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan
5. The Elves of Cintra by Terry Brooks (Main only)
7. Play Dirty by Sandra Brown
8. Heartsick by Chelsea Cain (Main only)
9. The Quickie by James Patterson
12. Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davidson
13. Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade by Diana Gabaldon
14. Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
15. Power Play by Joseph Finder

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Giving by Bill Clinton (Main Only)
2. Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light (Main Only)
3. Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell (Branch Only)
5. Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy (Branch Only)
6. Wonderful Tonight by Pattie Boyd
7. The World Without Us by Alan Weisman (Main only)
8. Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself by Alan Alda (Main Only)
9. It's All About Him by Denise Jackson (Branch Only)
12. The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy by John J. Mearsheimer and Stephen M. Walt
13. You Can Run But You Can't Hide by Duane "Dog" Chapman
14. The Bus by Jerome Bettis (Main Only)
15. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah

Virtual Reference Library
We now offer hundreds of reference titles online for your use at your home or office, any time, any day. Through the Gale Virtual Reference Library, you can do research using respected reference resources from names you trust. The e-book versions of the reference books are page by page reproductions, so you can cite them just as if you were in the library. But now, you can do research on your schedule, even in the middle of the night! To access the Gale Virtual Reference Library you do need to have a Three Rivers Public Library card, just visit our Online Reference Library and click on Gale Virtual Reference Library or go here for the direct link.

Bestsellers
Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of September 10
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. The Wheel of Darkness by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
2. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
3. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan
4. Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs
5. The Elves of Cintra by Terry Brooks (Main only)
6. Play Dirty by Sandra Brown
7. The Quickie by James Patterson
8. Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade by Diana Gabaldon
9. Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davidson

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
2. The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn and Hal Iggulden
3. Wonderful Tonight by Pattie Boyd
4. The Weight Loss Cure "They" Don't Want You to Know About by Kevin Trudeau (Main Only)
5. Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy (Branch Only)
6. You Can Run But You Can't Hide by Duane "Dog" Chapman
7.Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life by Wayne Dyer
8. Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell (Branch Only)
9. It's All About Him by Denise Jackson (Branch Only)
10. Guinness World Records 2008 (Main Only)

New York Times Bestsellers for September 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. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
2. The Wheel of Darkness by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
3. Dark Possession by Christine Feehan
4. Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs
5. The Elves of Cintra by Terry Brooks (Main only)
6. Play Dirty by Sandra Brown
7. The Quickie by James Patterson
8. Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade by Diana Gabaldon
10. Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davidson
11. Power Play by Joseph Finder
12. The Sanctuary by Raymond Khoury (Main Only)
13. Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
14.Sandworms of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson (Main Only)
15. The Secret Servant by Daniel Silva

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Wonderful Tonight by Pattie Boyd
2. Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy (Branch Only)
3. You Can Run But You Can't Hide by Duane "Dog" Chapman
4. Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell (Branch Only)
5. It's All About Him by Denise Jackson (Branch Only)
7. The World Without Us by Alan Weisman (Main only)
8. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
9. Ike by Michael Korda
10. Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
11. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
12. The Diana Chronicles by Tina Brown
15. Merle's Door by Ted Kerasote

What's Happening in Your Community?

• Movie Night--Cars: Saturday September 8 at Lakewood Field in Minooka.
• I&M Canal Bike or Ride: Saturday September 15 beginning at 8am at Canalport Park in Morris. Proceeds go to the I&M Canal Corridor Association.
  
• Fall Fantasy Garden Walk and Silent Auction: September 16 from 1pm to 5:30pm at the Children's Garden in Elwood. For more information contact Sharon at 815-423-6737.
  
• Book Fair: September 17-21 at the Arrowhead Community Center in Channahon.
  
• Adults Only Skating Party: Grown-ups come to Skateland Recreation Center on September 22 from 7 to 10pm and enjoy a night out. Cost is $5 plus skate rental.
  
• Worldwide Day of Play: September 29 from 2pm to 4pm at Community Park in Channahon, come try out lots of free activities!
• Grundy County Corn Festival: September 26 to 30 in Morris. See site for details.
  

Bestsellers
Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of September 3
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. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
2. Play Dirty by Sandra Brown
3. The Quickie by James Patterson
5. The Sanctuary by Raymond Khoury (Main Only)
6. Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davidson
7. Power Play by Joseph Finder
8.Sandworms of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson (Main Only)
9. Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
10. The Secret Servant by Daniel Silva

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
2. The Dangerous Book for Boys by Conn and Hal Iggulden
3. The Weight Loss Cure "They" Don't Want You to Know About by Kevin Trudeau (Main Only)
4.Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life by Wayne Dyer
5. Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy (Branch Only)
6. You Can Run But You Can't Hide by Duane "Dog" Chapman
7. Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell (Branch Only)
8. Guinness World Records 2008 (Main Only)
9. It's All About Him by Denise Jackson (Branch Only)
10. The Abs Diet for Women by David Zinczenko (Branch Only)


New York Times Bestsellers for September 9
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. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
2. Play Dirty by Sandra Brown
4. The Quickie by James Patterson
5. The Sanctuary by Raymond Khoury (Main Only)
6. Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davidson
7. Power Play by Joseph Finder
8. Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
9. The Secret Servant by Daniel Silva
10.Sandworms of Dune by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson (Main Only)
11.Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockmann
12.Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon
13. The Burnt House by Faye Kellerman
14. The Tin Roof Blowdown by James Lee Burke
15. Spook Country by William Gibson (Branch Only)

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy (Branch Only)
2. Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell (Branch Only)
3. You Can Run But You Can't Hide by Duane "Dog" Chapman
4. It's All About Him by Denise Jackson (Branch Only)
6. The World Without Us by Alan Weisman (Main only)
7. A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah
8. The Preacher and the Presidents by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy
9. Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
12. Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner
13. Ike by Michael Korda