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Book by Dr. Shrabani Basu  and  Watch the Film Victoria and Abdul (2017) Directed by Stephen Frears Based on previously unseen diaries and letters, Dr. Shrabani Basu’s book, Victoria & Abdul, reveals how a humble, 24-year-old Indian clerk found his way to Queen Victoria’s heart and rose rapidly through the ranks to become her private Indian secretary and teacher. After a screening of the film, Dr. Basu will join us remotely from London to discuss how […]

While Kelleys Island is only a few miles from the mainland, living on the little Lake Erie island during winter requires meticulous planning to avoid costly, and potentially dangerous situations. In The Island in Winter, Alexi Panehal discusses the various aspects of island life, from the quirky to the cantankerous, the generous to the genial and everything in between. She […]

Wayne Stewart tests and expands your knowledge of professional baseball- covering players' careers from draft day, rookie season, the All-Star Games and beyond- with a special focus on important men and moments from Cleveland Guardians history. Stewart has appeared as a guest historian on ESPN, numerous radio shows, television programs and podcasts. Books will be available for sale and signing at the event.

Cousins in Crime is the true story of Alfred and Charles Polizzi. After struggling to grow up on the streets of Cleveland at the turn of the century, they became members of the Mayfield Road Mob, an Italian American gang that had formed in Cleveland's Little Italy neighborhood. With the help of their new friends, a wealthy lifestyle came easily- until they began running into government agencies. Then they found themselves alone, fighting an uphill battle to remain free. Author Frank Monastra […]

Trace the origins of the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 as it made its way across several states and into Ohio, with award winning author, Mark Strecker. Workers pushed back on repeated cuts in wages and hours, unsafe working conditions and job loss, with a work stoppage that paralyzed most of the region’s freight train traffic. What's referred to as America’s first nationwide strike led to a fascinating moment in Ohio history. For more interesting stories about our great state, visit […]

Tiffany Graham Charkosky was eleven years old when her mother, Julie, died. Years later, she discovered the genetic mutation that took her mother had been passed down to Tiffany herself. With prose both lucid and revealing, Tiffany shares her challenging journey forward in Living Proof: How Love Defied Genetic Legacy.  Books will be available for sale and signing at the event.