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Since 2012, Lake Forest Reads has encouraged Lake Foresters to come together and read one book with the purpose of fostering literacy, a culture of reading, and a sense of community. Lake Forest Library and community partners present a month-long series of events and activities focusing on themes in the featured novel, highlighted by a Meet the Author event. We encourage you to deepen your experience with the book by attending events and hosting your own book discussions!
Join us this year in reading "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by bestselling author Jamie Ford.
For more information and to register for events, visit LFReads.org.
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An Evening with Jamie Ford: Thursday, October 7, 7:00 pm. Enjoy a thoughtful and compelling conversation between author Jamie Ford and Davis Schneiderman, Dean of Faculty at Lake Forest College. This virtual "Meet the Author" event is the highlight of Lake Forest Reads. Register today
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Writing contest submissions due September 30. Write an essay or story between 2,000 and 10,000 words involving a theme from "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet." Example themes include racism, friendship, Japanese or Chinese culture, etc. Submit your entry at LFReads.org.
Prizes — Your entry published on the Library's blog and promoted on social media — A personalized, signed copy of "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" — A $50 gift card to Lake Forest Book Store — An invitation to a special event at Ragdale
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Learn Origami: Wednesday, September 8, 7:00 pm. Learn the Japanese art of paper folding! Register to reserve a kit which will be available for pickup at the Library before the program.
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Art, Patriotism, and Internment, 1942–46: Tuesday, September 14, 7:00 pm. Explore the art that was being made during wartime and how it reflected the upheaval and uncertainty of this period of history. Register today
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From Book to Film: Wednesday, September 15, 7:00 pm. Academy Award-nominated producer and Lake Forest resident Diane Quon shares what led her to her career and why it was important to her to make "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" into a film. Register today
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Hidden Memory, An American Story: Monday, September 20, 7:00 pm. Anne Shimojima shares the moving story of her family's journey from Japan to America and through the U.S. incarceration camps during World War II. Register today
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Dr. Hu Shih, Lake Forest, and Chinese Diplomacy during WWII: Wednesday, September 29, 7:00 pm. In 1941, Dr. Hu Shih, Chinese Ambassador to the U.S., delivered the commencement speech at Lake Forest College. At the time, Lake Forest was a center of the isolationist movement. Discover the untold story about Dr. Hu's speech and diplomacy during WWII. Register today
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Afternoons with Judy Levin: Thursday, September 30, Noon. Enjoy a lively discussion of "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet." Register today
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Book Discussion with Dickinson Hall: Wednesday, October 6, 11:00 am. Dickinson Hall members are invited to a discussion of "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet." To register, call Dickinson Hall at 847.234.2209 or email dhall@cityoflakeforest.com.
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