Gabriel Emerson is a Dante specialist by day, but, at night, he throws all inhibitions out the window to revel in a nighttime of debauchery. When graduate student Julia Mitchell arrives at his lecture, he cannot determine the source of his inexplicable connection to her and treats her with an air of aloofness. Julia is quiet and shy but is drawn to the enigmatic professor.

Gabriel struggles to find acceptance and love as he tries to deal with the past he has regarded as his personal hell. Julia struggles to escape from the prison created by her personal demons.

With “Gabriel’s Inferno,” Sylvain Reynard has created an intriguing and seductive tale that takes on matters of redemption, clandestine relationships and enticement.

The sequel, “Gabriel’s Rapture,” picks up where its predecessor left off. This is a great read for lovers of contemporary romance or anyone who has enjoyed Jamie McGuire’s “Beautiful Disaster.”

Youth activities

• 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 1: Chess Club will meet. All ages and abilities are welcome.

• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 7: The Hobbit is a teen event taking place in the community room. Join us for fun, games and food as we celebrate the release of the new movie. This is an after-hours event, and registration is required to attend.

For more information, or to register, stop by the Youth Services Desk or call (269) 683-8545 ext. 106.

Adult activities

• 1 p.m. Dec. 1: Bring a sewing machine to “Introduction to Sewing,” a make-and-take event. All materials will be provided. Attendees can expect to be familiarized with their sewing machines and will walk away with their own tote bags. Sign-up is required for this class.  Call (269) 683- 8545 ext. 112.

• 6:30 p.m. Nov. 27: Hurricane Sandy is a reminder that disasters really can strike and not just on the coasts. The Red Cross will provide a presentation covering the basics of building a readiness kit, making a plan and staying informed.