A partnership of the History Book Festival and the Lewes Public Library, this monthly history book discussion group focuses on books that were featured at the 2019 Festival. The group is open to all lovers of history meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 2 pm.

This month's book is Becoming Dr. Seuss: Theodor Geisel and the Making of an American Imagination, by Brian Jay Jones. (Penguin Random House, 2019). Author Brian Jay Jones will join the discussion via Zoom.

Becoming Dr. Seuss was one of the works featured at the 2019 History Book Festival. Kirkus Reviews described it as “a rich, anecdotal biography of one of the bestselling authors in publishing history. Used to being perceived as a funny guy, Geisel evolved into a serious thinker about how to develop books that would encourage children to read while also enjoying the learning process. Whether readers are familiar with Dr. Seuss books or not, they will find this biography absorbing and fascinating.” Jones is the author of three other books on iconic creative figures: Jim Henson: The Biography, George Lucas: A Life, and Washington Irving: An American Original.

NOTE: This meeting is being conducted through Zoom, an online meeting platform that is very user friendly. You may join the meeting using your computer or telephone. However, you MUST REGISTER for this event. You will receive specific instructions for joining Zoom the day prior to the meeting.

Here are basic written instructions for using Zoom and a brief video tutorial.

Purchase Becoming Dr. Seuss at Browseabout Books, official bookseller of the History Book Festival, and help support local independent bookstores. Online sources and digital versions are tempting; however, supporting local brick and mortar shops helps to preserve our vibrant main streets.  Order books online or via phone at  302-226-2665 (note that phone orders are taken daily from 11–3).

The History Book Discussions are presented by the History Book Festival and the Lewes Public Library, in conjunction with the Delaware Division of Libraries and Sussex County Libraries, and sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery.