One Book, One Elmhurst
Read. Discuss. Connect.
Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb is a gripping page-turner about a mysterious music score that surfaces long after the death of its famous American composer, Frederic Delaney. Together, Professor Bern Hendricks and his tech-savvy confidante, Eboni Washington, team up to uncover clues that indicate Delaney may have had help in composing his most successful work. Armed with more questions than answers and caught in the crosshairs of a powerful organization that will stop at nothing to keep their secret hidden, Bern and Eboni are determined to right history's wrongs, no matter what it takes.
One Book, One Elmhurst is an opportunity for the entire Elmhurst community to read and engage with the same book title. Book clubs, friends, and families are encouraged to read the book together for discussion.
One Book, One Elmhurst is made possible by the Friends of the Elmhurst Public Library. Join at elmlib.org/friends.
Book Discussions
Patio Chat
Wednesday, Sept. 23 • 1-2:15 p.m. • Patio • Adults
Let's get together on the new Patio to talk about the book! In case of inclement weather, we will meet in the Gathering Room.
Find registration info at this link.
Adult Book Discussion
Gathering Room • Adults
Thursday, Oct. 15 • 1-2:15 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15 • 7-8:15 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 5 • 7-8:15 p.m.
One Book and a Brew
Tuesday, Nov. 10 • 7-8:15 p.m. · Offsite: Phase Three Brewing Co. (494 Spring Rd.) · Adults
Beverages and food available for purchase. Books available at the Library. Find digital books at elmlib.org/ebooks.
Virtual Author Visit: Brendan Slocumb
Wednesday, Nov. 19 • 7-8:30 p.m. · Large Meeting Room + Live on Zoom
Adults + Gr. 9-12
Join us for a virtual author visit with Brendan Slocumb, author of Symphony of Secrets.
Music is a life-saving force. Brendan Slocumb knows this first-hand. Friends he grew up with are today sitting in jail, or are dead. When they were out running the streets, Brendan was in rehearsals. When they were breaking into people's houses, he was practicing Dvorak and Mozart. His violin opened the door to opportunity, and he ran through it. Through music, Brendan developed a work ethic that he now tries to instill in his students so that they too can encounter the joys of what music can do for us all. Not everyone will go on to become world famous musicians, but everyone can learn to appreciate and love music — and to find new ways of communicating. Music is a gift we should always offer to children and adults alike: it is never too late to experience or appreciate.
A moderated Q&A with the author will follow.
Find registration info at this link.