Northwest suburban books & authors

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Tuesday Morning Book Discussion: 10 a.m. Aug. 5; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. "Suite Francaise," by Irene Nemirovsky. Registration required. Visit www.dppl.org (847) 376-2840.

Thursday Evening Book Group: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Book is "Finn," by John Clinch. Registration is required. Register online at www.dppl.org or call 847-376-2840. Books are available one month prior

Book review and discussion: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N. Smith Road, Palatine. The public is invited, at no charge, to participate in a review and discussion of the book "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver. The book is about local food and sustainable agricultur. For information, ccuu@ccuu.org.

Twilight Book Club: 3-4:30 p.m. Aug. 10; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Fans of the vampire fantasy series by Stephenie Meyer are invited to the Twilight book discussion. Open to readers ages 11 and up. Register at www.ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.