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Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708)771-7243
cns7419@sbcglobal.net
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HOURS:
Tue - Fri 11:00AM - 7:00PM
Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun Noon - 5:00PM
Monday CLOSED
Upcoming Events
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12/15/2018 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
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01/12/2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
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01/13/2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
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Reader Recommendation
Hi Augie;
I have read many books related to war, but they are mostly about the war, eg history (Rise & Fall of the 3rd Reich), economics (The Wages of Destruction), holocaust (Hitler's Willing Executioners), from which I have learned a lot. But as a reader, I remained at a distance from the experience of the war, the proverbial "arm-chair" observer. So I thank you for referring me to Intimate Voices and a closer encounter to this violent wound in human history. ...It evoked a dimension of empathy and compassion.
This is a unique read that puts the horror and stupidity of war up close and personal. And it brought so much of what I have previously read as an observer up close and much more personal. It reminds me that I have had a life of grace in that I have been spared the experience of war - at least so far.
Blessings, Augie; - Ken
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Our atmosphere is warm and friendly, with oak/cherry bookcases labeled with the historical era, international to local mysteries or related subjects of the books on the shelves, and comfortable seating, inviting you to browse your chosen subject. If you're unsure where to start, our knowledgeable staff will be happy to act as your guide through fact or fiction, history or mystery, adults' or childrens' books.
Often, you can discuss your opinion about a book with other like-minded (or not) readers,or even the author who caused your joy, thoughtfulness, queries, or maybe dissent, because five different reader/writer discussion groups meet here; and we host frequent author events.
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The Haunted Bookshop by Christopher Morley, 1919
Staff Picks: Books We've Recently Enjoyed
Non- Fiction
Three Roads to the Alamo Wm.C.Davis
A World Ablaze Craig Harline
The Devil’s Mercedes Robert Klars
The Reformation Diarmid MacCullogh
Code Girls Liza Mundy
Winter King Thomas Penn
Custer’s Trials T.J. Stiles
Fiction: International
Reykjavik Nights Arnaldur Indridason
The Land of Dreams Vidar Sundstol
Only the Dead Vidar Sundstol
The Temptation of Forgiveness Donna Leon
Sunshine Noir. Editors:A. Alfieri & Michael Stanley
Fiction: Anglo-American
The Hemingway Thief Shawn Harris
Stairway To Nowhere Robert Goldsborough
Death of Kings Bernard Cornwell
Demon Crown James Rollins
Origin Dan Brown
Calendar of Events:
Scene At Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore
Robert Goldsborough with C & S fans 4/22
Independent Bookstore Day ChiBA Challengers
Patricia Skalka signing on IBD
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