Bestseller Lists

Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of July 28
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. Tribute by Nora Roberts
2. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)
3. Rules of Deception by Christopher Reich
4. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
5. The Last Patriot by Brad Thor
6. Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
7. Sail by James Patterson
9. Swan Peak by James Lee Burke
10. TailSpin by Catherine Coulter

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
2. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
3. Life with My Sister Madonna by Christopher Ciccone
5. Deceptively Delicous by Jessica Seinfeld (Main only)
6. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
7. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
8. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
9. What Happened by Scott McClellan (Main only)
10. The Dark Side by Jane Mayer (Main only, audio only)

New York Times Bestsellers for August 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. Tribute by Nora Roberts
2. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)
3. Rules of Deception by Christopher Reich
4. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
5. The Last Patriot by Brad Thor
6. Sail by James Patterson
7. Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
9. Swan Peak by James Lee Burke
10. Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger
11. TailSpin by Catherine Coulter
12. Say Goodbye by Lisa Gardner
13. Love The One You're With by Emily Giffin
14. The Beach House by Jane Green
15. Killer View by Ridley Pearson (Branch only)

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
2. Life with My Sister Madonna by Christopher Ciccone
3. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
4. The Dark Side by Jane Mayer (Main only, audio only)
5. Stori Telling by Tori Spelling
6. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
7. What Happened by Scott McClellan (Main only)
8. The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston (Branch only)
9. The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria (Main only)
11. Audition by Barbara Walters
12. My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor (Main only)
15. I Am America (And So Can You!) by Stephen Colbert
16. Beautiful Boy by David Sheff

What's Happening in Your Community?

• Summer Reading is going on at the Three Rivers Public Library for all ages, you can sign up at either branch!
  
• Concert in the Park: July 25 at 7pm, the band Junkyard Dawgs will give a free concert at Central Park in Channahon.
  
• Movie in the Park: July 26, Shrek the Third will be showing at Lakewood Trails Park in Minooka. Kid's activities will start at 6pm with the movie following at 6:30pm.
  
• Touch a Truck: On August 1 from 10am-Noon in the parking lot at Skateland Recreation Center.
  
• Cruise Night--Minooka: On August 2 from 4pm to 8pm starting at Mason's Auto Parts. Registration is $5 and starts at 3pm (or in advance at Mason's Auto Parts). For more information call Mason's Auto Parts at 467-9700.

Bestsellers

Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of July 21
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. Tribute by Nora Roberts (Main only)
2. Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
3. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
4. Sail by James Patterson
5. TailSpin by Catherine Coulter
6. The Last Patriot by Brad Thor
7. Swan Peak by James Lee Burke
8. Rogue by Danielle Steel
9. Love The One You're With by Emily Giffin
10. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
2. Deceptively Delicous by Jessica Seinfeld (Main only)
3. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
4. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
5. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
6. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
8. The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston (Branch only)
9. Audition by Barbara Walters
10. Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath (Main only)

New York Times Bestsellers for July 27
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. Tribute by Nora Roberts (Main only)
2. Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
3. The Last Patriot by Brad Thor
4. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)
5. Swan Peak by James Lee Burke
6. Sail by James Patterson
7. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
8. TailSpin by Catherine Coulter
9. The Beach House by Jane Green
10. Love The One You're With by Emily Giffin
11. Chasing Darkness by Robert Crais
12. Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger
13. Rogue by Danielle Steel
14. Death Angel by Linda Howard
15. Silent Thunder by Iris Johansen
16. The Last Oracle by James Rollins (Branch only)

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
2. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
3. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
5. Stori Telling by Tori Spelling
6. The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston (Branch only)
7. The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria (Main only)
8. Audition by Barbara Walters
13. In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan (Main only)
14. I Am America (And So Can You!) by Stephen Colbert
15. Me of Little Faith by Lewis Black (Main only)

Used Books and More Sale!

We have been overrun with items at the Main Library! Come check out our selection of used books, cds and videos! We have a ton of audiobooks on cassette (priced as marked), we still have music CDs for $1 each, we also have software and VHS cassettes for $1 each. Adult and YA books are $1 for a bag and we still have children's books for 15 cents each! Come on in!!

What's Happening in Your Community?

• Summer Reading is going on at the Three Rivers Public Library for all ages, you can sign up at either branch!
  
• Flick and Float: July 16 at dusk at the Tomahawk Aquatic Center in Channahon, watch the movie Surf's Up while enjoying the pool. The cost is $2.50 for park district residents/$4.50 for non-residents at the door. This event is for all ages, those under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  
• Antique Tractor, Steam Engine and Gas Engine Show: July 17-20 at Dollinger Farms. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for kids 11 and under.
• Concert in the Park: July 25 at 7pm, the band Junkyard Dawgs will give a free concert at Central Park in Channahon.
  
• Movie in the Park: July 26, Shrek the Third will be showing at Lakewood Trails Park in Minooka. Kid's activities will start at 6pm with the movie following at 6:30pm.
  
• Touch a Truck: On August 1 from 10am-Noon in the parking lot at Skateland Recreation Center.
  
• Cruise Night--Minooka: On August 2 from 4pm to 8pm starting at Mason's Auto Parts. Registration is $5 and starts at 3pm (or in advance at Mason's Auto Parts). For more information call Mason's Auto Parts at 467-9700.
  

Pay Your Fines Online

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Bestsellers

Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of July 14
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. Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
2. The Last Patriot by Brad Thor
3. Sail by James Patterson
4. TailSpin by Catherine Coulter
5. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
6. Rogue by Danielle Steel
7. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)
8. Chasing Darkness by Robert Crais
9. Death Angel by Linda Howard
10.Love The One You're With by Emily Giffin

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
2. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
3. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
5. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
6. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
7. The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston (Branch only)
9. Audition by Barbara Walters
10. The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria (Main only)


New York Times Bestsellers for July 20
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. The Last Patriot by Brad Thor
2. Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
3. Sail by James Patterson
4. TailSpin by Catherine Coulter
5. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)
6. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
7. Chasing Darkness by Robert Crais
8. Rogue by Danielle Steel
9. Death Angel by Linda Howard
10. The Beach House by Jane Green
11. Love The One You're With by Emily Giffin
12. The Last Oracle by James Rollins (Branch only)
13. Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger
14. The Broken Window by Jeffery Deaver
15. Nothing to Lose by Lee Child

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
2. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
4. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
5. The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston (Branch only)
7. Audition by Barbara Walters
8. The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria (Main only)
9. Stori Telling by Tori Spelling
11. Me of Little Faith by Lewis Black (Main only)
12. In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan (Main only)
13. The Downhill Lie by Carl Hiaasen
15. Big Russ and Me by Tim Russert

What's Happening at the Library?

• Friday, July 11: Join us for the Three Rivers Carnival from Noon to 3pm on the lawn at the Main Library! There will be games, activities, face painting, refreshments, a bounce house and slide, Bingo and crafts!
• Monday, July 14: Game Night at the Minooka Branch for 2nd through 5th graders from 6 to 7:30pm. Come and play your favorites, refreshments will be served.
• Wednesday, July 16: Ms. Tracy has lapsit at 10am at the Main Library for infants and toddlers up to 3. For kids 3 to 7, join us for story time at 10:30am at the Minooka Branch and 1:30pm at the Main Library.

Bestseller Lists

Chicago Tribune Bestsellers week of July 7
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. Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
2. Sail by James Patterson
3. Rogue by Danielle Steel
4. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
5. TailSpin by Catherine Coulter
6. Love The One You're With by Emily Giffin
7. The Last Oracle by James Rollins (Branch only)
8. Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger (Main only)
9. Plague Ship by Clive Cussler
10. Nothing to Lose by Lee Child

Non-Fiction (Number indicates rank on list)
1. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
2. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
3. The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
4. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
6. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
7. The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston (Branch only)
8. Audition by Barbara Walters
10. The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria (Main only)


New York Times Bestsellers for July 13
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. Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
2. Sail by James Patterson
3. TailSpin by Catherine Coulter
4. Rogue by Danielle Steel
5. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
6. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski (Branch only)
7. The Last Oracle by James Rollins (Branch only)
8. Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger (Main only)
9. The Beach House by Jane Green
10. Love The One You're With by Emily Giffin
11. Nothing to Lose by Lee Child
12. The Broken Window by Jeffery Deaver
13. Plague Ship by Clive Cussler
14. Odd Hours by Dean Koontz

Non-Fiction (Numbers indicate rank on list)
1. When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
2. Fleeced by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann
4. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
5. The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston (Branch only)
6. Audition by Barbara Walters
8. The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria (Main only)
9. Big Russ and Me by Tim Russert
11. Stori Telling by Tori Spelling
12. Me of Little Faith by Lewis Black (Main only)
13. The Downhill Lie by Carl Hiaasen
15. In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan (Main only)

What's Happening in Your Community?

• Summer Reading is going on at the Three Rivers Public Library for all ages, you can sign up at either branch!
  
• Grundy County Agricultural District Fair: July 2-6 at the Grundy County Fairgrounds in Morris.
  
• Independence Day Celebration: July 4 at Community Park in Channahon. The fun starts at 6pm and concludes with a fireworks display at 9:15pm, activities include a parade, ice cream giveaway, face painting, a concert and more, see site for details. This is a free event.
• Three Rivers Library Carnival: July 11 from Noon to 3pm on the lawn at the Main Library! Games, prizes, refreshments, activities, face painting, a Bounce House and more!
  
• Kids' Garage Sale: July 12 from 9am-Noon. Kids from 1st to 8th grade are eligible to sell their merchandise at this event, registration deadline is July 10, there is a charge for a booth. The sale is open to the public for free.
  
• Minooka Garden Walk: July 13 from 1pm to 5pm, six beautiful gardens in the Minooka/Channahon area will be showcased. Tickets are $10. For more information call 815-467-6331.
  
• Flick and Float: July 16 at dusk at the Tomahawk Aquatic Center in Channahon, watch the movie Surf's Up while enjoying the pool. The cost is $2.50 for park district residents/$4.50 for non-residents at the door. This event is for all ages, those under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  
• Antique Tractor, Steam Engine and Gas Engine Show: July 17-20 at Dollinger Farms. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for kids 11 and under.

Independence Day Events

Remember we are closed on Friday, July 4. We will be open on July 5 during our normal summer hours 10am-3pm. Here's a listing of community events and where you can see fireworks!

• Independence Day Celebration at Community Park in Channahon on July 4. The fun starts at 6pm with a Children's Freedom Parade, face painting, inflatables, games and activities. There will be a concert starting at 7:30pm and fireworks will be at 9:15pm.
• Pre-4th of July Celebration at Bicentennial Park in Joliet on July 3. There will be a free fest along the waterway from 5pm to 10:30pm with music on two stages starting at 7:30pm. The fireworks are scheduled for 9:30pm.
  
• City of Morris Fireworks Extravaganza: July 3 at the Grundy County Fairgrounds at 9:30pm. Part of the Grundy County Fair. There will be a free grandstand show with "Cook and Belle" beginning at 7:30pm.
  
• Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks Display: July 5 at Plainfield Central High School from 5pm to 9:30pm. The event will include food, music, Touch a Truck, family relay races, inflatables, a sidewalk art contest, a bucket brigade, and police and fire dog demonstrations. Fireworks will be at dusk.