This book club is not for the faint of heart. Come at your own risk as we discuss the darker side of books. This month we will discuss The Fact of a Body: A Murder and Memoir.
Morbid curiosity, or an interest in unpleasant things, is a human reaction captivating individuals across the nation. True crime media consumption, ranging from books to podcasts to documentaries, has grown rapidly in popularity. This book club leans into that morbid curiosity to explore the dangerous and more frightening side of the library's collection.
This month we will discuss The Fact of a Body: A Murder and Memoir by Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich. Believing she is anti-death penalty, Marzano-Lesnevich is surprised when she is overcome with a feeling of wanting a convicted murderer, Ricky Langley, dead. Confused by her feelings Marzano-Lesnevich reexamines what she knows and as she dives deeper into Langley’s history she begins to uncover her own family’s secrets that affect her view of Langley’s crime.
Email kkriley@tscpl.org for questions or for a copy of the book.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Books/Authors/Writing |
Our mission is sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning. The library features the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, the Millennium Café, Chandler Booktique (bookstore and gift shop), free meeting rooms, computer training and free Wi-Fi access. The library has a collection of more than 414,000 books and serves more than 81,000 registered borrowers. Bookmobiles make 23 stops Monday-Saturday across Shawnee County. The website tscpl.org serves customers’ needs 24/7. The library offers state-of-the art technology, youth programs that encourage learning and reading, adult learning programs, online learning tools, events, and reference and research tools.
