Just The Facts book group

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Affiliated with Lisle Library's nonfiction book group, this is a forum for discussions, and also has info on events/authors of interest.

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Events

Members

  • Jen O.
  • Michelle
  • Terry Kerr
  • Christa
  • Rita
  • James Knutson
  • Patricia Ruocco
  • Nancy
  • Mark Spieglan
  • Tatiana

 

Blog Posts

Jen O.

Straight from Mr. Alexander, this month's book's author -----

Hello! I just wanted to let everyone know that I had emailed William Alexander, the author of this month's selection, The $64 Tomato, just to let him know we're reading his book, etc. Mr. Alexander emailed me a very nice response, which I will share with the group when we meet on Wednesday.....

Just a little extra something for our discussion! :)

Posted by Jen O. on November 9, 2009 at 2:56pm

Jen O.

The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher --- what's it about ?????

So, what are we reading in October? Kate Summerscale's The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher.
If you liked Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City, this book might be just what you’re looking for. All the elements of a Victorian crime novel, including an English country house, family secrets, and murder, are present here in this true account of a celebrated murder of 1860. After an incompetent police investigation found no suspects, Detective James Whicher was called in on the case. At the time… Continue

Posted by Jen O. on October 13, 2009 at 12:17pm

Jen O.

Q & A with author Kate Summerscale

In case anyone has begun our October book, I thought you might find this LINK interesting. Enjoy!

Posted by Jen O. on October 2, 2009 at 2:32pm

Jen O.

Martha Sandweiss --- on Book TV

Hi! In case anyone is interested to take a look at this before our discussion on Wednesday, I found this link. Also, there is a link here for Martha Sandweiss on Public Radio.

Enjoy!

Posted by Jen O. on September 21, 2009 at 8:55pm

Jen O.

BOOKS for September, 2009 through April, 2010

I have taken the list of books chosen by the group and matched them to the dates for our meetings. Please note that November and December have meeting dates that are earlier in the month than usual -- this is to accommodate the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

9/23/2009 Passing Strange: A Gilded Tale of Love and Deception Across the Color Line by Martha Sandweiss

10/21/2009 The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: A Shocking Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective by Kate… Continue

Posted by Jen O. on May 21, 2009 at 12:24pm

Forum

Jen O.

The $64 Tomato by William Alexander --- discussion forum now open!

Started by Jen O. 7 hours ago.

Jen O.

The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher by Kate Summerscale -- summary of tonight's discussion and open forum

Started by Jen O. Oct 22.

Jen O.

Discussion of Passing Strange by Martha Sandweiss 2 Replies

Started by Jen O.. Last reply by James Knutson Sep 29.

Latest Activity

Jen O. added a discussion
The $64 Tomato by William Alexander --- discussion forum now open!
If you'd like to post your thoughts on this book, you are welcome to do so! We will be meeting on Wednesday, November 11th, to discuss the book, but I know sometimes, people can't make the meetings, although they've read the book. :)
7 hours ago
Jen O. added a blog post
Hello! I just wanted to let everyone know that I had emailed William Alexander, the author of this month's selection, The $64 Tomato, just to let him know we're reading his book, etc. Mr. Alexander emailed me a very nice response, which I will sha...
yesterday
Jen O. added an event
October 21, 2009 from 8pm to 9pm
Not an event per se, but I just wanted to let everyone know that the forum for the October book, The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher, is now open. If you came to the discussion, and have something to add, please do! If you didn't come to the discussion,...
October 21
Jen O. added a discussion
The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher by Kate Summerscale -- summary of tonight's discussion and open forum
Tonight, the group met to discuss The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher, a real-life Victorian murder mystery. Several points were made about things that people found interesting in the book. The first was how the author gave the explanations for differen...
October 21
James Knutson is attending Jen O.'s event
October book discussion at GROUP STUDY ROOM, Lisle Library
October 21, 2009 from 7pm to 8pm
Just a reminder for everyone that we will be meeting on Wednesday, October 21st, and will be in THE GROUP STUDY ROOM this time (due to the book group sale being set up in the meeting rooms). :)
October 20
Christa commented on Jen O.'s event 'October book discussion'
Wish I could participate this time--hope you all have a good discussion!
October 19
Jen O. added an event
October book discussion at GROUP STUDY ROOM, Lisle Library
October 21, 2009 from 7pm to 8pm
Just a reminder for everyone that we will be meeting on Wednesday, October 21st, and will be in THE GROUP STUDY ROOM this time (due to the book group sale being set up in the meeting rooms). :)
October 19
Jen O. added a blog post
So, what are we reading in October? Kate Summerscale's The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher. If you liked Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City, this book might be just what you’re looking for. All the elements of a Victorian crime novel, including a...
October 13
 
 

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UPCOMING SELECTIONS

October 21, 2009: The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher by Kate Summerscale.

November 11, 2009: The $64 Tomato by William Alexander

December 9, 2009: Hands of My Father by Myron Uhlberg
 

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