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December 2011 Book
Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II (2011)
by Mitchell Zuckoff

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Legs
by William Kennedy

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Horan’ Snug
Forest Park, Illinois

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The Ancient and Honorable Bibliophilic Society convenes each month in a secret location to discuss the ills of the world and feats of literary greatness. Shrouded in mystery, these five brave men trade bits of their souls for the price of a few pints...

Following in the ancient footsteps of secret orders, these knights-of-the-bar-table have sworn solemn oaths to uphold the tasks before them: to read and discuss books.

The Ancient and Honorable Bibliophilic Society began January 7, 1997, when the four founding members established the charter and bylaws (see society rules). In March of that year, a fifth member was inducted, and The Society membership was sealed forever.

The Ancient and Honorable Bibliophilic Society reads fiction and nonfiction: mystery and memoir, biography and sci-fi, historical fiction and fictionalized history alike. There are a lot of disaster stories on the list.

In addition to regular meetings, The Ancient and Honorable Bibliophilic Society has added an exciting dimension to several of its book embarkations – such as interviewing Nan L. Glass, one of the survivors from The Circus Fire, exploring the site where The Eastland sank, and being joined by author Harry Mark Petrakis for the review of his book, The Odyssey of Kostas Volakis. (see Extra Credit)


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