Monday Morning Book Club: The Demon of Unrest

Join us for a discussion of The Demon of Unrest, by best-selling author Erik Larson.  The book explores the tense months between Abraham Lincoln’s election and the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, highlighting the personal struggles and political missteps that brought the U.S. to the brink of civil war. Focusing on key figures like Major Robert Anderson, Edmund Ruffin, and Mary Boykin Chesnut, the narrative explores the complexities of loyalty, ambition, and the looming threat of war. Through diaries and historical records, Larson paints a gripping portrait of a nation on the edge of disaster. Copies of the book are available at the front desk, and new members are welcome!