Nonfiction
Fall of Civilizations: Stories of Greatness and Decline by Paul Cooper | Paul Cooper, known for his podcast of the same name, writes an empathetic and honest history of humanity while he examines a wide range of societies and empires beginning in ancient times through early colonization. Cooper’s book discusses how each civilization grew, became successful, and ultimately fell either due to issues within the society itself or outside forces. Recommended for adults interested in history and anthropology.
Fiction
The Mountain King by Anders De La Motte | After being demoted to the “Lost Souls Department,” detective Leonore Asker connects a cold case involving figures in a model train scene with missing urban explorers. Recommended for fans of Stieg Larsson’s Swedish crime thrillers or Tana French’s psychological suspense.
Programs
Casual Scrabble (Social, Games) | Oct. 24 at 6 p.m.
Dungeons & Dragons: A Night of Masks and Monsters (Social, Games) | Nov. 2 at 2 p.m.
Relaxing Watercolor (Craft, Social) | Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.
To find more information or register for an event, please go to libraryvisit.org, meet us at 305 Wick Ave. or call us at (330) 744-8636.
