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Here's what DPPL's Readers' Advisory staff is reading this month, and suggest you do as well!

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On this episode, Sarah, David, Maureen and Jessica talk about this year's summer reading programming at the Des Plaines Public Library, as well as the theme of the challenge: dinosaurs!

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On this episode, Charlie, Ariana, Angelo, and David discuss The Menu, a dark comedy/horror film released in 2022, and the celebrity chef/foodie culture that the film satirizes.

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Here's what DPPL's Readers' Advisory staff is reading this month, and suggest you do as well!

READ

On this episode, Charlie, Angelo, Nina and Maureen discuss Jennette McCurdy's bestselling memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died, as well as some other recently-released and revelatory celebrity autobiographies and documentaries.

(Please note: this episode does contain discussions of traumatic childhood events and abusive behavior.)

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