I'm researching World's Fairs and Expositions for a project.

A novel called "World's Fair" seemed like a sure bet.

Warning - the World's Fair only turns up at the very end of the book. If you're buying this based on the title, prepare to be a little disappointed.

However what this novel is, is an increadibly detailed snapshot of a Jewish family during the back end of the Great Depression, on the edge of the Second World War, from the viewpoint of a young boy. You get a day to day view of what life looked like, from the brands of record players through to the makes and the look of the cookers as the family move between homes. Styles change, and the family changes with them. This family changes over time, from younger and hopeful, to older and dare I say weary?

An excellent novel to get a real feel for the period.