Chatting Books Online Day 105. Today's recommended book is City of A Million Dreams by author Jason Berry. This excellent book about the City of News Orleans first 300 years is one of 3 books selected as possibilities for the 2020 One Book One New Orleans community read along. Jason regaled us with stories from this book at last year's Writers and Readers Symposium . With such a rich history so thoroughly wrapped in music and unique culture New Orleans never fails to deliver an engaging story.
Jason Berry orchestrates a parade of vibrant personalities, from the founder Bienville, a warrior emblazoned with snake tattoos; to Governor William C. C. Claiborne, General Andrew Jackson, and Pere Antoine, an influential priest and secret agent of the Inquisition; Sister Gertrude Morgan, a street evangelist and visionary artist of the 1960s; and Michael White, the famous clarinetist who remade his life after losing everything in Hurricane Katrina. The textured profiles of this extraordinary cast furnish a dramatic narrative of the beloved city, famous the world over for mysterious rituals as people dance when they bury their dead.
So not only do I think you should own a copy of this book for your own enjoyment and edification , but I also hope you will take a minute to click on this link and vote for this book as The 2020 One Book One New Orleans selection.
Here is the poll to place your vote:
https://poll.app.do/help-us-choose-our-2021-select…/aqSzA8Cw
This hardcover book retails for $ 35.00 We currently have several signed copies in stock (no additional charge for a signed copy) . To order either use our website at www.conundrumbooks.com/shop or stop by the shop Monday - Saturday between 10:30 and 4pm. Be Well.
