Meet Karen, Downers Grove Public Library Bookologist

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — Bookology: it’s the science of good books, making Downers Grove Public Library staff experts in the field, or bookologists.

Browse dglibrary.org/books/bookology to get to know library staff, who might have some of the same interests (reading and other) as you do.

Bookologist Karen has the spotlight this month.

Karen is a librarian in the Adult and Teen Services Department. She's lived in Downers Grove for most of her adult life and loves working at the library.

"I get to connect people to wonderful books, movies, and music. How great is that!" she says.

Lately, Karen's reading tastes have shifted. Previously a hardcore narrative nonfiction reader, Karen mostly reads historical and popular fiction now.

Karen is a movie fanatic and also enjoys listening to audiobooks. Some of her favorites include: "Still Foolin' 'em" by Billy Crystal, "Lucky Us" by Amy Bloom and "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez.

Karen also recommends her favorite mystery series, "Maisie Dobbs" by Jacqueline Winspear.

See more about Karen and other Bookologists at dglibrary.org/books/bookology. To ask Karen for suggestions, or recommend something you think she should try, email her at kneal@dglibrary.org.

Submitted by the Downers Grove Public Library.