Indiana History Book Club

The book club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 3 pm in Room A of the Carnegie East Wing , 33 W. Broadway St. in Shelbyville, Indiana, to discuss a book related to Indiana History or written by an Indiana native.

Books are available to check out at in the Genealogy & History Department. 

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The image features the book "Hoosier Hysterical" by Mark R. Hunter, discussing Indiana's identity in relation to the Midwest.
December 2, 2026
A book titled "The Best-Loved Poems of James Whitcomb Riley," featuring various poems and a green cover design.
October 7, 2026
A book cover by Jean Shepherd titled "In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash," featuring a vintage radio, a green cup, and a book.
November 4, 2026

 

The image features the book "Uncle Tom Andy Bill" by Charles Major, focusing on themes of bears and Indian treasure.
September 2, 2026
The image features a portrait of Eli Lilly, alongside the title of a biography about his life (1885-1977) by James H. Madison.
July 1, 2026
The image features the cover of "The Natural Heritage of Indiana," edited by Marion T. Jackson, showcasing a serene waterfall scene.
August 5, 2026

 

 

Book cover titled "The History of Indiana, Volume 1: Indiana to 1816, The Colonial Period" by John D. Barnhart and Dorothy L. Riker.
June 3, 2026
The image features a book cover titled "Hoosier Aviator: Paul Baer," highlighting America's first combat ace.
April 1, 2026
A book cover titled "Indiana Bucket List Adventure Guide" by Kristen Bennett, depicting a sunset over a field.
May 6, 2026

 

The image features a book cover titled "Indiana and the Great Flood of 1913" by Nancy M. Germano, depicting a flood scene.
March 4, 2026
The image features the title and author of the book "The Gentleman from Indiana" by Booth Tarkington.
January 7, 2026
The image features the title "Murder in Their Hearts" and references the Fall Creek Massacre, authored by David Thomas Murphy.
February 4, 2026