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Mystery Book Discussion Group

An Easy Thing by Paco Ignacio Taibo II

2019-09-14 09:30:00 2019-09-14 11:00:00 America/Chicago Mystery Book Discussion Group Books are available for loan on a first-come basis at the previous month's discussion and after that at the Information Desk. Bettendorf Public Library - Kelinson Room

Saturday, September 14
9:30am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2019-09-14 09:30:00 2019-09-14 11:00:00 America/Chicago Mystery Book Discussion Group Books are available for loan on a first-come basis at the previous month's discussion and after that at the Information Desk. Bettendorf Public Library - Kelinson Room

Books are available for loan on a first-come basis at the previous month's discussion and after that at the Information Desk.

Publisher's description of An Easy Thing by Paco Ignacio Taibo II:

"Set amidst the political turbulence and social unrest of contemporary Mexico City, An Easy Thing introduces English-speaking readers to Taibo's human and world-weary protagonist, independent detective Hector Belascoaran Shayne. In this debut outing, our hero, who, incidentally, possesses an insatiable appetite for Coca Cola and cigarettes, tackles three cases simultaneously: a killing in a corrupt factory; the deadly threats against a former porn starlet's teenage daughter; and, strangely, the search for Emiliano Zapata, folk hero and leader of the Mexican Revolution, rumored to be alive and hiding out in a cave outside Mexico City. Combining black comedy, social history and a touch of surrealism, Paco Taibo's wonderfully idiosyncratic detective novels are admired the world over and are particularly popular in Europe and in the Spanish-speaking world."

This Global Gathering Mexico program is supported by our Title Sponsor Terrostar Interactive Media, our Authorized Edition sponsor Morgan Stanley, and the Bettendorf Public Library Foundation.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | World Culture | Book Discussion |

TAGS: | Social | Slide | Sign | PR | Mexico |

Bettendorf Public Library

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Phone: 563.344.4175
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Hours
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to the holiday.
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Tue, Mar 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(the holiday.)

About the branch

The Bettendorf Public Library has served the community of Bettendorf since July 12, 1955.  We offer Library events for all ages, and our meeting rooms are available for public use.  See more information about our meeting room policy at http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/services/meeting-rooms/

Upcoming Events

Thu, Mar 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Junior League Program Room

Thu, Mar 28, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Kelinson Room

Thu, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Junior League Program Room