I made this list a while ago, but have gotten around to posting/editing it. I'm giving myself until May 2010(when I graduate college) to finish it. Please leave a comment telling me any books you recommend. Thanks =) Start: January 5th, 2007 Books: Alphabetical by Author ( [R] are the books I'm...
The Devil in the White City tells the story of the Chicago's World Fair of 1893, centering on the story of Daniel Burnham, the architect who led the great enterprise, and Dr. H.H. Holmes, a serial killer who lived near the fair. The larger part of the book is about the creation of the fair, the...
Which book would you love to see adapted into a film? I've said this before. I think Devil in the White City would make an awesome film, if done well. Set against the backdrop of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, Erik Larson masterfully weaves together two storylines, one of the country's most...
Since I will do anything to not think about my heart breaking into a million puppy-shaped pieces, here's a quick rundown about what I've been feeding my brain. Devil in the White City, by Erik Larson Finally finished my book club book, which is a good thing since book club was on Wednesday. I really...
Love It or Leave It Books Love It: Lunar Park by Bret Easton Ellis Weird and scary. And funny. BEE is always a good time. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Although a few descriptive passages are too lengthy, really prosaic writing and a super commentary on society and psychology. By super I...
Barrack Obama. And making a difference. There Will Be Blood. Such an amazing movie. LOST. Why I love Thursday nights. The Devil in the White City, by Erik Larson. Who needs fiction? The Sandman: The Doll's House, by Neil Gaiman. My favorite out of the three I own. Sufjan Stevens. Radiohead, In...
Since I live in Chicago, here's a plug for the city. The 1893 Chicago Colombian Exposition brought us the Ferris wheel, carbonated soda, picture postcards, The Pledge of Allegiance and Juicy Fruit gum. And, oh yeah, it also brought belly dancing, camel rides, ostriches and the nation's first serial...
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