Adult Book Club: The Mayor of Maxwell Street

The Avalon library’s adult book club gathers on Saturday, October 3, from 1 to 2 PM to discuss Avery Cunningham’s debut novel, *The Mayor of Maxwell Street*. Set in Prohibition-era Chicago, the historical drama follows Nelly Sawyer, a debutante working undercover as a journalist, and Jay Shorey, a speakeasy manager, as they navigate Jim Crow, the Black upper class, and the city’s underworld. Copies are available at the Avalon circulation desk. The discussion takes place in person, and accessibility accommodations can be requested by calling (312) 747-8184 at least 14 business days ahead.