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 One Book - One Lincoln - 2006

One Book One Lincoln A joint venture of the Lincoln Journal Star and Lincoln City Libraries One Book - One Lincoln - 2006:
Additional Resources

Additional Resources for The Devil in the White City

Reviews of The Devil in the White City

On-Line Reviews of The Devil in the White City

Connect to the following on-line reviews of The Devil in the White City, by both professional critics and average readers.

Print Reviews of The Devil in the White City available at the Lincoln City Libraries
These journals are all available in the basement Periodicals room at the Bennett Martin Public Library, 136 South 14th St.
  • Booklist, Feb 15, 2003 - Review
  • Booklist, May 15, 2003 - Review of Audio Adaptation
  • Book, Jan 2003 - Review
  • BookPage, Feb 2003 - Review
  • Christian Science Monitor, Nov 4, 2003 - Review
  • Entertainment Weekly, Feb 28, 2003 - Review
  • Entertainment Weekly, Dec 26, 2003 - Review
  • Esquire, Feb 2003 - Review
  • Kirkus Reviews, Nov 15, 2002 - Review
  • Library Journal, Jan 2003 - Review
  • Library Journal, Nov 1, 2003 - Review of Audio Adaptation
  • New York Times Book Review, Mar 9, 2003 - Review
  • People, Mar 10, 2003 - Review
  • Publishers Weekly, Dec 15, 2002 - Review
  • Publishers Weekly, Nov 17, 2003 - Review
About Erik Larson

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Interviews with Erik Larson

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About the book The Devil in the White City

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Excerpts from The Devil in the White City

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Discussion Questions for The Devil in the White City

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Sites about the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, a.k.a. the World's Columbian Exposition

Here are some sites containing information about The World's Columbian Exposition -- a.k.a. the 1893 Chicago World's Fair:

Sites about Burnham and the Architects

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Sites about H.H. Holmes (a.k.a. Henry Mudgett)

Interested in more information about H.H. Holmes (a.k.a. Henry Mudgett) -- one of America's first recorded serial killers? Try one of these sites:

Other Communities reading The Devil in the White City

Book Clubs or Other Programs
The Devil in the White City has been one of the most popular book selections of local and regional book clubs throughout the United States for the past few years. Those listed below barely scratch the surface -- most local groups do not put their post-discussion comments online.

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