Morbid Curiosity Book Club
"Dark Archives" by Megan Rosenbloom
2026-11-09 19:00:00
2026-11-09 20:00:00
America/Chicago
Morbid Curiosity Book Club
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 discuss "Dark Archives". Email kkriley@tscpl.org for a copy of the book.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library - Anton Room 202
Monday, November 09
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Anton Room 202This 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 discuss "Dark Archives". Email kkriley@tscpl.org for a copy of the book.
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 and this book club leans into that. We may also touch on topics of cults, the paranormal and dark history as we explore the dangerous and more frightening side of the library's collection.
This month we will discuss Dark Archives: A Librarian's Investigation into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin by Megan Rosenbloom. Anthropodermic bibliopegy is the morbid practice of binding books in human skin. In Dark Archives, librarian and journalist Megan Rosenbloom reveals the history and science behind anthropodermic books while also revealing how her own team tests books rumored to be bound in human skin.
Email kkriley@tscpl.org for questions or to obtain a copy of the book.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Books/Authors/Writing |
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
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About the branch
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.