Date
August 31, 2023 - 7:00:pm — 8:00:pm
Location
Oak Park River Forest Museum
129 Lake St
Oak Park, IL 60302
United States
Description
History lovers and readers unite for the History Book Club led by writer, teacher, and librarian Doug Deuchler.
On Thursday August 31, readers will discuss The Sleeping Car Porter by Suzette Mayr, which centers on Baxter, a Black Canadian and closeted gay immigrant from the Caribbean who is working as a railway porter to save money to fund his dream of getting educated as a dentist.
Space is limited. To reserve your place, please email oprfhistorymatters@sbcglobal.net or call 708-848-6755.
And join us for our next meeting on Thursday September 28 when we will discuss The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow.