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A Murder Mystery, Family Story & Love Letter to Strong Women

An Author Talk with Nina Simon

2024-05-08 18:00:00 2024-05-08 19:00:00 America/Chicago A Murder Mystery, Family Story & Love Letter to Strong Women You’re invited to join Nina Simon online and chat about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, <i>Mother-Daughter Murder Night</i>. Please register. Virtual -

Wednesday, May 08
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-05-08 18:00:00 2024-05-08 19:00:00 America/Chicago A Murder Mystery, Family Story & Love Letter to Strong Women You’re invited to join Nina Simon online and chat about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, <i>Mother-Daughter Murder Night</i>. Please register. Virtual -

You’re invited to join Nina Simon online and chat about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night. Please register.

Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door.

Mother-Daughter Murder Night follows high-powered business woman Lana Rubicon. She has a lot to be proud of with her keen intelligence, impeccable taste, and the L.A. real estate empire she’s built. But when she finds herself trapped 300 miles north of the city, convalescing in a sleepy coastal town with her adult daughter Beth and teenage granddaughter Jack, Lana is stuck counting otters instead of square footage—and hoping that boredom won’t kill her before the cancer does. 

In a turn of events, when Jack happens upon a dead body while kayaking she quickly becomes a suspect in the homicide investigation, and the Rubicon women are thrown into chaos. Beth thinks Lana should focus on recovery, but Lana has a better idea. She’ll pull on her wig, find the true murderer, protect her family, and prove she still has power. With Jack and Beth’s help, Lana uncovers a web of lies, family vendettas, and land disputes lurking beneath the surface of a community populated by folksy conservationists and wealthy ranchers. But as their amateur snooping advances into ever-more dangerous territory, the headstrong Rubicon women must learn to do the one thing they’ve always resisted: depend on each other.

Harness your inner detective and sign up for the investigation. Register now!


About the Author: Nina Simon writes crime fiction about strong women. She is the New York Times-bestselling debut author of Mother-Daughter Murder Night. This big-hearted whodunnit is a Reese's Book Club pick and a "best of 2023" selection for Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CrimeReads, and LibraryJournal.

Before turning to fiction, Nina wore many hats: NASA engineer, slam poet, game designer, museum director, and nonprofit CEO. Her work on community participation in museums, libraries, parks, and theaters has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York TimesNPR, and the TEDx stage.

Mother-Daughter Murder Night is Nina’s first novel. She wrote it as a love letter to her mother, as a way to entertain, comfort, and connect with her during a major health crisis. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Nina now lives off-the-grid in the Santa Cruz Mountains with her family. More information can be found on her website, ninaksimon.com.

Please Register for link to program.


Live Virtual Author Talks - This new series through Library Speakers Consortium offers live online talks by bestselling authors of books in a variety of genres. Participants receive a link to the program when they register. Please see https://libraryc.org/gailborden to register and also view recorded videos of past speakers.

AGE GROUP: | Virtual Live | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Adult Programs |

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Phone: 847-742-2411

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We're open 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Mon, May 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 14 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 15 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 16 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, May 18 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, May 19 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the Branch

Programs presented virtually through FB, Zoom, YouTube, and other online sources.

Upcoming Events

Sun, May 19, All day
Main Library
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!

Sun, May 19, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed

Sun, May 19, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed

Sun, May 19, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed

Sun, May 19, 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed

Sun, May 19, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed

Sun, May 19, 3:15pm - 3:30pm
Rakow Branch
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
Registration is now closed

Mon, May 20, All day
Main Library
In honor of our library's 150th anniversary, new and soon-to-be caregivers are invited to a challenge. Read 150 books (only 5 per day!) with your baby or baby-to-be all month long and receive a prize!

Mon, May 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
In this series, learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word to create, format, edit and design. Sponsored by Comcast Internet Essentials.
Registration is now closed

Mon, May 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
TechKnow Mobile Stop: EPEL Playgroup – Zion Lutheran Church - 330 Griswold St, Elgin, IL 60123

Mon, May 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch
Join the Rakow Readers for a lively book discussion in the Shales Living Room of the Rakow Branch Library.

Mon, May 20, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: 1300 N McLean Blvd – at Sheffield Dr. – Elgin 60123 – 3:00-3:45

Mon, May 20, 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - Studio 270*
Come to our high school teen center to get your study on! Refreshments will be provided.

Mon, May 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Hunter’s Ridge Apts. – southeast parking lot – 1068 Todd Farm Rd. - Elgin 60123 – 4:00-4:45

Mon, May 20, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services - Bookmobile
Bookmobile stop: Mark Ave./Greater Grace Church – 991 Deborah Ave. – Elgin 60123 – 5:00-5:45

Mon, May 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Computer Training Room
Esta serie cubrirá las preguntas cívicas en preparación para el examen de ciudadanía. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Maria Vega de YWCA 773-600-2544. Presentado en español.

Mon, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Chess players of all skill levels are welcome to join us for a game or two.

Mon, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
Esta clase es perfecta para pintores principiantes,así que no te preocupes si es tu primera vez pintando ¡Cristina Colunga,artista local, te guiará a través de cada paso para pintar naturaleza floral!
This event is full

Mon, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Elgin Room,Conference Room
This group meets on the third Monday of each month to discuss current literary selections.

Mon, May 20, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
In The Community
Guest passes to watch 3rd Coast Brass perform at First United Methodist - 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin 60120