The next installment of the National Museum of the Great Lakes book club, a free virtual discussion diving into stories and fresh perspectives from the Great Lakes region, is Tuesday, February 4, at noon, to discuss “Trouble Island” by Sharon Short. The author will participate live via Zoom to answer questions. This lunchtime book club is open to all, with free registration available online at nmgl.org/events.
“We are thrilled to host Sharon Short and explore her suspenseful tale, which captures both the history and intrigue of the Great Lakes during the Prohibition era,” said Ellen Kennedy, director of museum operations. “The book club is an excellent opportunity to dive deeper into literature that celebrates the richness of our region.”
“Trouble Island” is a historical suspense novel set in the winter of 1932 on a remote island in Lake Erie. Inspired by a real-life location and true events from the author’s family history, the story weaves together a lockedroom mystery with an evocative portrait of life on the Great Lakes during a tumultuous time in American history. As participants explore the world of bootlegging, betrayal and survival, they will have the opportunity to hear directly from Short about her inspiration and writing process during our event.
To sign up for the event, visit nmgl.org/events. After registering, participants will receive an email with Zoom access details.
Copies of the book are available in the museum store and online at nmglstore.org. Proceeds support the museum’s programming and mission.
Future reads include “The Raging Erie” by Mark Ferrara (March) and “The Salmon Capital of Michigan: The Rise and Fall of a Great Lakes Fishery” by Carson Prichard (April).
