Thursday, February 7, 2008

The Appeal


The next book we will be reading is John Grisham's new book, The Appeal.

In a crowded courtroom in Mississippi, a jury returns a shocking verdict against a chemical company accused of dumping toxic waste into a small town’s water supply, causing the worst “cancer cluster” in history. The company appeals to the Mississippi Supreme Court, whose nine justices will one day either approve the verdict or reverse it. Who are the nine? How will they vote? Can one be replaced before the case is ultimately decided?

Go here for an exerpt from the first chapter of the book!!

Natalie will lead our discussion on February 28th.