30.3 - Sheila's Task - An Ode To Illinois

[Dee]

you'll have to let me know how that is...i looked at it, but am going with Tried by War : Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief

Rachel wrote: "I can verify that Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter has quite a bit of history in it and was a really fun read. :D

Personally, I plan on reading [book:Team of Rivals: The Political Ge..."

[Valorie]

Liz wrote: "Will Storm Front work for B? It sounds like it's set in Chicago, but I just wanted to confirm."

All of the Dresden books are set in Chicago, you are right. I love them! They are great books!

[Cait]

Janice wrote: "I was wondering if Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowellwould work? Lincoln's murder seems to be the main theme throughout the book.
Thanks"

Bumping this question; I'm curios as well. I probably won't reach the top of my library's wait list for Abe the Vamp Hunter, so I'm looking for a backup (and I already own Vowell's).

[ColleenPA]

Part B can be historical, right? I just found this title: The Fair Women: The Story of the Woman's Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. It looks really interesting!

[Deedee]

Would something from http://www.oprah.com/omagazine/Summer...
count as
C. Read something from her book club picks over the years
Thanks!

[Elizabeth]

Has the Assassination Vacation question been answered yet? I would like to read this book for this task too.

Thanks!!

[Rebecca]

Thanks for asking that Elizabeth! I was thinking about using that book too...I just found this book a few weeks ago and I'm really excited about reading it! Can you tell I was a history major? Lol.

[Sheila]

Yes to Manhunt - Tammy

[Sheila]

Heather wrote: "For a book that takes place in Chicago... would Oprah: A Biography work?"

I would say yes to this book Heather

[Sheila]

Liz - Storm Front will be fine. I've been wanting to read this book myself. Let us know if you like it.