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Join Joel Dubin Live This Monday

Spend an inspiring hour with Joel Dubin, author of "The Norman and Phyllis Show: A Memoir About Crazy Parents." Hear the stories behind the book, discover his writing journey, and join an engaging live conversation with readers from around the world.

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June 2026 Featured Author

Featured Author of the Month

Celebrating exceptional authors whose stories inspire readers and bring communities together through unforgettable conversations.

June 2026

Featured Author

Joel Dubin

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The Norman and Phyllis Show

Joel Dubin

Joel Dubin invites readers into a heartfelt and humorous journey through family life in The Norman and Phyllis Show. Through unforgettable stories, family history, humor, and genuine emotion, the memoir celebrates five generations of Jewish immigrant heritage, the eccentric personalities of Norman and Phyllis, and the enduring power of unconditional family love.

Filled with laugh-out-loud moments, touching memories, and fascinating stories from Chicago life, the book explores the extraordinary lives of two unforgettable parents whose quirks, generosity, and humanity created memories that will stay with readers forever.

At its heart, this memoir is a celebration of family, resilience, tradition, and the love that binds generations together.

About The Book

The Norman and Phyllis Show

A humorous and heartfelt memoir about Joel Dubin's eccentric parents and their remarkable lives in Chicago.

The story follows five generations of Jewish immigrant history, unforgettable family adventures, hilarious public moments, restaurant stories, neighborhood legends, and ultimately a touching portrait of parental love and sacrifice.

It is a memoir that will make readers laugh, reflect, and appreciate the beautiful imperfections of family.

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Author Spotlight

April Author of the Month

Caroline Finnerty

Caroline Finnerty is an Irish author of women's fiction who lives in County Kildare with her husband, four children and their dog. She had the idea for her first book, 'In a Moment,' after becoming a mother for the first time and has since gone on to publish eleven novels. Her latest, 'Other People's Marriages,' is a captivating family drama about two couples seeing the same therapist for marriage counselling — perfect for fans of Emma Robinson, Susan Lewis and Alison Ragsdale.

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Currently Reading

Books shaping our spring conversation.

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April Main Read

The Overstory

by Richard Powers

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Monthly Non-Fiction

Braiding Sweetgrass

by Robin Wall Kimmerer

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PNW Spotlight

Cloud Cuckoo Land

by Anthony Doerr

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Member Favorite

The Midnight Library

by Matt Haig

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Past Read

Where the Crawdads Sing

by Delia Owens

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Pulitzer 2023

Demon Copperhead

by Barbara Kingsolver

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Editor's Monthly Picks

This month's recommended shelf.

Five hand-picked titles from our editorial team — companions to our main read, conversations to overhear, books to gift.

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Live Author Event

The Norman and Phyllis Show: A Memoir About Crazy Parents

by Joel Dubin

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Author Spotlight

Other People's Marriages

by Caroline Finnerty

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Featured Author

Think Big to Win Big

by Darrin Donnelly

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Rising Voice

Every Woman a Theologian Workbook

by Phylicia Masonheimer

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The Covenant of Water

by Abraham Verghese

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Recommended

North Woods

by Daniel Mason

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Book Club Pick

Lessons in Chemistry

by Bonnie Garmus

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The Norman and Phyllis Show: A Memoir About Crazy Parents

Joel Dubin

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