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GenLit Book Discussion: I Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloane Crosley

Join us and Indian Prairie Public Library at a discussion for 20- to 30-somethings.  Visit the group's Facebook page, or call Nicole or Lynette at the Literature  Desk at (630) 960-1200 for more information.

Ballydoyle Irish Pub

5157 Main Street, Downers Grove

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I Was Told There’d Be Cake by Sloane Crosley

In this witty essay collection, Sloane Crosley recounts amusing personal vignettes ranging from terrible first jobs to a fascination with the computer game Oregon Trail in “Bring-Your-Machete-to-Work-Day.”  Crosley’s distinctive voice brings insight to unpredictable, often calamitous, situations that will win readers over.

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Join us for dinner, drinks, and discussion!

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