Professional Book of the Month
"The Courage to Be Disliked: the Japanese Phenomenon That Shows You How to Change Your Life and Achieve Real Happiness" by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
Are you a people pleaser? That is great, but it can be to your professional and personal detriment. This book is a series of conversations between a philosopher and a young man, who realizes that each of us is in control of our life’s direction. We can shake free from our past burdens and others' expectations to thrive by making decisions...but they might not always please others. The writing puts the writings of psychologist Alfred Adler into a unique, story-like format.
This book is available at the library. The e-audiobook is also available using the free Libby app and your library card.
Leisure Book of the Month
"The Lager Queen of Minnesota" by J. Ryan Stradal - part of the library's "Get Lit Book Club" at Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing in July
Looking for some lighter, refreshing reading? Look no further than "The Lager Queen of Minnesota," a heartwarming saga about two sisters' divergent paths, family secrets, and the pursuit of a successful brewing business amidst Midwestern values.
Join us for a special book club event for "The Lager Queen of Minnesota" by J. Ryan Stradal* on Tuesday, July 16 from 6:30-8:30 pm at Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company, 309 Court Ave., Des Moines. Readers are welcome to discuss the book, plus a brew presentation provided by CABCo. Additional food/beverage purchases are the responsibility of the participant, but you can enjoy dinner and a drink too. And...you can still attend even if you haven't gotten the book read!
Copies of the book are available for check out from the library's front desk or as an ebook or e-audiobook using the free Libby app and your library card. * Registration is required - reserve your space at 515-981-0217 or https://norwalklibrary.libcal.com/event/11782216
