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Book Club Wed Oct 17 2007

Reminder: Book Recommendations

Just a reminder: We're at the end of our 2007 Book Club picks and we're still in the process of selecting what we'd like to read for next year. That means this is the perfect time for you to tell us what you want to read. Whether it's something you've read and loved and want to share with others, or something you've heard about and are interested in reading, send us your book club requests and recommendations at bookclub[at]gapersblock[dot]com. The only requirement is that the books be somehow related to Chicago (and if you're not sure how your book relates, send us the title anyway and we'll do a little research to see if we can make it work). We're definitely looking forward to another year of great reads.

Veronica Bond / Comments (4)

Clare / October 17, 2007 3:22 PM

The recently-released uncensored version of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle.

Veronica / October 18, 2007 12:15 PM

Thanks for the recommendation, Clare. We read The Jungle back in 2005 - in fact, it was our second book ever! It'll probably be a while before we consider revisiting it.

Meems / October 18, 2007 1:48 PM

Then We Came to the End by Josh Ferris. I don't live in Chicago anymore so I can't join you, but I just finished reading this book about an advertising agency located on Michigan Ave chronicling the daily life of the employees while they go through a downturn. Pretty entertaining!

Meems / October 18, 2007 1:49 PM

Then We Came to the End by Josh Ferris. I don't live in Chicago anymore so I can't join you, but I just finished reading this book about an advertising agency located on Michigan Ave chronicling the daily life of the employees while they go through a downturn. Pretty entertaining!

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This Month's Selection:

January 2009

A Raisin in the Sun

by Lorraine Hansberry

A Raisin in the SunLena Younger's husband has passed away, and as Lena and her family wait for a $10,000 life insurance check, they dream of leaving their tiny Chicago apartment and starting new lives. This groundbreaking play won a New York Drama Critics Circle Award when it was first produced in 1959.

Meet & Discuss

Join us at The Book Cellar at 4736-38 N. Lincoln Ave. (map) to discuss the book. We'll meet on Monday, January 12, at 7:30pm. New members are always welcome!

Upcoming Books

January 12
A Raisin in the Sun
by Lorraine Hansberry

February 9
A River Runs Through It
by Norman Maclean

March 9
The Book of Ralph
by John McNally

April 13
Then We Came to the End
by Joshua Ferris

May 11
Passing
by Nella Larsen

June 8
Cat's Cradle
by Kurt Vonnegut

July 13
Every Crooked Pot
by Renee Rosen

August 10
La Perdida
by Jessica Abel

September 14
The Echo Maker
by Richard Powers

October 12
Lords of the Levee
by Herman Kogan and Lloyd Wendt

November 9
Travel Writing
by Peter Ferry


Past Books


About GB Book Club

The Gapers Block Book Club is a reading group dedicated to reading fiction by Chicago area authors and nonfiction works about our city. We read a new book every month, and new members are always welcome.

In Person
The book club meets on the second Monday of the month at The Book Cellar bookstore in Lincoln Square (map).

By Email
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Editors: Alice Maggio & Veronica Bond, bookclub@gapersblock.com

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