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Help with book title, please
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:50 pm
by Pete (Mr. Marcia)
Here's what I know about the book. Historical/novel type genre. Takes place in Chicago around the time of the fair. Has a murder mystery aspect. Has the word "White" in the title?
Anyone?
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:58 pm
by lprof
Possibly:
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 11:39 pm
by Maryanne
pete, definitely devil in the white city. page turning and repulsive, all at once.
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 12:03 am
by Pete (Mr. Marcia)
Bingo, that's it...Thanks iTunes...I mean Iprof...and Maryanne
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 10:18 am
by pjayer
Pete, Bill and I both liked that book. I started it because I like true crime stories, but ended up enjoying the history surrounding the Chicago World's Fair. It was very interesting and entertaining.
Here's a cool website about the author and the book.
http://www.randomhouse.com/crown/devili ... /home.html
He also wrote a book titled
Thunderstruck about the invention of radio and it's a pretty good read as well.
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 10:49 am
by lprof
That is a neat website...I had not seen it... thanks!
Pete...I answer to most anything...you are welcome.