Unbillable Hours by Ian Graham is a riveting account of his first year at a multi-national law firm in Los Angeles and the pro bono case he took on to appeal the murder conviction of Mario Rocha. This is a troubling story about the obvious mishandling of Rocha’s trial by his own attorney as well as by the prosecution and the realities of gang life in L.A. But Graham also tells about the grueling life of a first year associate at a prestigious law firm where salaries are high but free time to spend it is rare. Ian Graham will sign Unbillable Hours on July 10 from 10 a.m. - noon.
Every Wednesday from 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Kids' Story Time for preschoolers.
Book Discussion Group - On Thursday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. we will be discussing Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Janzen. This is Janzen's memoir of going back home to her Mennonite family after she is left by her husband and left with a huge mortgage on the home they just bought together and has a serious car accident. While there is nothing funny about any of that, this book is laugh out loud funny. Published by Holt, it is now available in paperback.
In conjunction with the Shelbyville-Shelby County Public Library and Shelbyville Middle School we will host a teen book group on Friday, June 9 at 4 p.m. at the Bookmark. The next book that we will be reading is Feed by M. T. Anderson. For Titus and his teenage friends, having transmitters in their heads is a normal as going to the moon or Mars on vacation or as common as the lesions that have begun to appear on their bodies. A gripping, intriguing and unique cautionary tale.
Don't forget the Farmers Market every Saturday from 8 a.m. till noon on the east side of the parking circle inside the public square. After you visit the market stop by for a smoothie or a frozen espresso drink. The Wednesday Farmers Market will begin on July 7 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. On July 7th there will be a fun bike ride with Tim from The Bike Shop and green activities including shredding and recycling. Come join us for a green drink special - get a sour apple smoothie or a creme de menthe freeze for $2.99.
On Wednesday, July 28, the Pitts Kitchen Band will be performing at the Wednesday market from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.