The River Forest Public Library's Most Wanted

Here's a look at this week's most requested titles at the River Forest Public Library, courtesy of circulation manager Ted Bodewes.

J.K. Rowling continues to weave her magic with words as her book The Casual Vacancy remains at the top of the most-requested list. And while it's not even  been shown yet in the U.S. (Jan. 3, 2013), Downton Abbey, Season Three is a pretty hot item.

Here's the complete list. Maybe you'll find a gift among them for that book lover (or lovers or television fans).

1. The Casual Vacancy                       Rowling, J.K.             (BOOK)

2. Far From the Tree : Parents, Children and the Search for Identity

                                                       Solomon, Andrew      (BOOK)

3. The Racketeer                               Grisham, John           (BOOK)

4. Barefoot Contessa Foolproof          Garten, Ina                (BOOK)

5. The Dark Knight Rises                                                   (DVD)

6. Downton Abbey, Season Three (Release January 2013)     (DVD)

7. Killing Kennedy                             O'Reilly, Bill                (BOOK)

8. Merry Christmas, Alex Cross           Patterson, James        (BOOK)

9. The Perfect Hope                           Roberts, Nora            (BOOK)

10. Proof of Heaven                           Alexander, Eben         (BOOK)

Need something else to read while you're waiting for these popular titles? Visit our blog, www.rfplreads.wordpress.com to find books recommended by library staff members, read-a-like book lists, and more!