23 OP Fall Senior Newsletter

Keep an open mind “We were surprised to learn that two women in our group love books about zombies,” says Hett. “Others weren’t enthusiastic about trying the genre. Still, our zombie lovers persisted so our book club has added a book the two suggested to our list for this year.” Part of the appeal of the book club is embracing new genres and trying titles that are outside of typical choices can be expansive. Looking for a great read? Consider some popular selections picked by Ryan and Hetts book club on the right! This article was submitted by Smith Crossing, a senior living community located in Orland Park (10501 Emilie Lane). To learn about Smith Crossing, visit smithcrossing.org or call 708-326-2300.

For larger groups, the library staff is happy to order additional materials through interlibrary loans. The librarians also share book recommendations and their expertise. “Reading is a lifelong commitment and helping to foster that passion for people at any age is a priority for us,” says librarian Natalie Finlon. Provide a variety of formats The Orland Park Public Library offers large print editions and audiobooks of many selections. Securing copies of the book selection in different formats makes the book club more inclusive. “Some of our members have declining eyesight and others enjoy listening to the books while they exercise,” Ryan explains. Choosing books available in multiple formats removes barriers to participation.

• All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr • The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Ber lin Olympics by James Brown • Cora Tozzi Historical Mystery Series by Pat Camalliere

• The Last Lecture by

Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow

• Lost in Shangri-La by Mitchell Zuckoff

• My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton by Laura Kaye and Stephanie Dray

• The Oregon Trail: A

New American Journey by Rinker Buck

• Out of the Dog House by Dick Portillo with Don Yaeger • Something Wonderful: Rodgers and Hammer stein’s Broadway Revo lution by Todd S. Purdum • The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson • The War Girls by V.S. Alexander

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