In the picaresque series of sketches in Pickwick Papers, Charles Dickens wrote one of the masterpieces of comic fiction, and presented readers with some of the most colorful and beloved characters of all time. In Dickens' first novel, initially based on a series of illustrations, members of the eponymous club recount their various experiences and encounters as they travel around England. Without the dark themes that dominated so many of his novels,...

"At the Logical Men’s Society--an exclusive bachelor’s club--brandy flows like water, bawdy stories abound, and a gentleman tempted to marry is always persuaded to reconsider. Brandon Balfour made the mistake of trusting his heart to the exquisite, strong-willed actress, Kate Addison, with whom he shared one intimate night before fate intervened. Now a decade later, Brandon is a leading member of the Logical Men’s Society--for no woman since...

"Over the last few years, prominent people--a retired diplomat, beloved basketball coach, the CEO of an empire--have died in a series of fluke accidents and shocking suicides. There's no apparent connection, no signs of foul play. Behind it all is a powerful group of women, the Sophie Foundation, who meet over wine and cheese to review files of men who behave very, very badly, and then mete out justice. Jessa Hall jumped at the mysterious, exclusive...

Miscellaneous scrapbooks containing, clippings, announcements and letters regarding the club.

Dying to belong: When a girl's friend is killed by a college hazing, she is the only one who can find out the truth. Terror in the family: Fifteen-year-old Deena Marten's rebellious temperament erupts into violence. Her parents believe her new boyfriend, Garret is the cause. Her mom turns to alcohol and her dad escapes into his work. Both parents are unaware that their 13 year old son is also drinking alcohol hidden in his room. And the problems for...

In 1975, Reed Thomas, a teacher in Las Vegas, was invited to move to Mount Pleasant, Utah and start a program to encourage students to remain in school, graduate, and become successful citizens. Some students at his school were petitioning to start a high school rodeo club, and Thomas became their advisor. Thomas shares insight and the lessons he learned as he used the rodeo club as a vehicle to motivate and build confidence in his students.