Just the Facts Book Club (Non-Fiction)

Join us as we discuss Manhunt by James L. Swanson on Thursday, June 28 at 6:30pm in the Lucretia Somers Boardroom.

The murder of Abraham Lincoln set off the greatest manhunt in American history. James L. Swanson's Manhunt is a fascinating tale of murder, intrigue, and betrayal. A gripping hour-by-hour account told through the eyes of the hunted and the hunters, this is history as you've never read it before.

Just the Facts Book Club meets on the last Thursday of every month at 6:30pm in the Boardroom. This is a non-fiction group. All are welcome!

For more information contact Leslie West at lwest@bham.lib.al.us or call 205.332.6620.

Reserve this book in the catalog.

84, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff

This charming tale is made up entirely of the correspondence between Ms. Helene Hanff of New York and Mr. Frank Doel of London, England, an employee at Marks & Co Booksellers at 84 Charing Cross Road. What started as Hanff's search for inexpensive rare books evolved into a unique friendship that lasted 20 years, though the two never actually met. In an age of quick emails and text messages this book reminds us that there used to be another way to communicate, and that it was more thoughtful and personal than the path technology has led us down. And now I want to go write some letters.