From the First Vintage Books Edition 2004:
"Bringing Chicago circa 1893 to vivid life, Erik Larsen's spell-binding bestseller intertwines the true tale of two men - the brilliant architect behind the legendary 1893 World's Fair, striving to secure America's place in the world; and the cunning serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death. Combining meticulous research with nail-biting storytelling. Erik Larsen has crafted a narrative with all the wonder of newly discovered history and the thrills of the best fiction."
For the author's site, click here. (Spoilers may be possible).
Reminder: Our August meeting will be the last one co-founder Elita will attend. Newer members may not know Elita very well because she hasn't been able to come recently, but she still plays a very big roll behind the scenes of AHLEBC. Also, if it wasn't for her, there wouldn't be an evening book club or evening bookclub blog! Lori and Elita started it together and without her encouragement it never would have been possible. If you have time, please stop by to say good-bye and wish Elita well. We will have cake and sparkling cider for her send-off.
Also: We have a few months in 2015 still open for members to pick a book for! They are August, October, and November/December. (Since Thanksgiving 2015 falls on the last Thursday, we will not meet in November 2015, we will meet on the first Thursday in December 2015). Even if you don't yet have a book in mind, but one of those months works for you, please let Lori know and she can put you on the schedule. If anyone would be interested in facilitating the novel Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, please let Lori know. You can email her at ahlebc@gmail.com.
Our schedule for 2015 so far is as follows:
Jan: The Invention of Wings by Susan Monk Kidd
Feb: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
March: month taken, book not chosen yet
April: month taken, book not chosen yet
May: Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri (this title may change)
June: Possibly something by a Russian author
July: Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi
Aug: Open
Sept: The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner
Oct: Open
Nov/Dec: Open
We will meet to discuss The Devil In The White City and say goodbye to AHLEBC co-founder Elita on Thursday, August 28, 2014, at 7pm at the Atlantic Highlands Library branch of the Monmouth County Library located at 100 First Avenue in downtown Atlantic Highlands (inside Borough Hall) where copies of the book are available at the front desk.
