One Book/One City LF

Book Discussion with Judy Levin
Monday, June 11 at 12:30 pm


Judy Levin will lead a discussion of Manhunt: the 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by James L. Swanson on Monday, June 11 at 12:30 pm in the Children's Programming Room.  Other book discussions will be held on Wednesday, June 20 at 1:00 pm at the LB/LF Senior Center and Wednesday, July 18 at 7:00 pm at the Library.  These programs are free and open to the public.


Lovers of history, true crime and adventure will be interested in Swanson's Manhunt.  The author leads readers through a fast-paced account of the hunt for John Wilkes Booth.  This in-depth look at the notorious actor/assassin highlights the emotions and perspectives of Booth and his co-conspirators leading up to the assassination and during their 12 days at large.  Told from Booth's perspective, Swanson reconstructs the story using eyewitness accounts, primary documents and records to take the reader from the audience of Ford's Theater on April 14, 1865 to hiding with Booth in the Zekiah Swamp.


"With a deft, probing style and no small amount of swagger, Swanson, a member of the Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, has crafted pure narrative pleasure, sure to satisfy the casual reader and Civil War aficionado alike." - Publishers Weekly


Read an excerpt from NPR.
Interact with the history Channel's Map of Booth's Run.
Watch James L. Swanson talk about his book.


Or enjoy the story with your family by checking out Swanson's Young Adult version Chasing Lincoln's Killer.


Manhunt is a gripping narrative about the assassination of one of this nation's most beloved leaders.  Plan to join your Lake Forest friends and neighbors in these sure-to-be interesting discussions of a fascinating period of American History.


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