Well, if it helps at all, I'm currently reading the Lindbergh bio by Scott Berg, and my next up is a History of the Civil War that is chock full of Matthew Brady photos. It's on my desk at the office, or I'd give you the author's name. --- Annmarie Zan <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > OK here's a fun one for all you American history > buffs who like to read on > this site. I am starting an adult book club in > January at our museum based on > American history. My first job is to select the > books we will read for the first > several months. I am looking for a well rounded > group with each individual > book being able to be read within a month and have > enough substance to fill a > two hour discussion. These can be historical fiction > or nonfiction. Another idea > is two short books that can be compared and > contrasted (I'm already thinking > of Twelve Years a Slave and Incidents in the Life of > a Slave Girl). These > books would have to be in print and for cost > purposes preferably available in > paperback. I'm thinking of starting with In the > Heart of the Sea any other ideas? > Also has anyone done this before and how did it go? > Any advise? Anyone in the > Chicago area that's interested in joining me contact > me off list. Talk to you > all soon Annmarie. Interpretive Specialist Isle a la > Cache Museum Romeoville > IL ===== Indigo Nights [log in to unmask] Looking for a Job? Try Got Links?, Your One-Stop Portal http://victorian.fortunecity.com/stanmer/414 ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).