I'll Take You There

In "I'll Take You There," bestselling author Wally Lamb explores the life of Felix Funicello, a film scholar and host of a Monday night movie club in a once-vaudeville theater. When Felix encounters the ghost of pioneering director Lois Weber, he is drawn into a reflective journey through his past, spotlighting the impactful women in his life—his daughter Aliza, sister Frances, and fiery beauty queen Verna. This poignant narrative delves into themes of resilience and the complexities of femininity, set against a vibrant backdrop of politics, pop culture, and personal history.