West Liberty

Local author, Sydney Millage, will present her book, Sanctuary: Hope and Help for Victims of Domestic Abuse. Millage's book addresses the issue of domestic violence, the church, and counseling. Her book is available for checkout at the library.

Please note that the West Liberty Public library supports intellectual freedom but in no way endorses the messages or ideas of the author.

SIDDHARTHA by Herman Hesse was originally published in German in 1922 and later became influential in the United States during the 1960s. The main character, Siddhartha, is on a spiritual journey of self-discovery during the time of the first Buddha. He renounces his possessions and begins fasting to gain enlightenment. Copies of the book are available at WLPL's circulation desk for checkout if you'd like to join the discussion.

MURDER AT THE ROOSEVELT HOTEL by Diane Fannon-Langton in the next morning book group read. Byron C. Hattman sealed his fate when he checked into the Roosevelt Hotel on December 13, 1948. A maid found his body in a blood-spattered room two days later. An investigation linked him to the young wife of St. Louis pediatrician Robert C. Rutledge, who confessed to the brutal attack after trying to poison himself. The scandal made national headlines and seemed like an easy case for the Linn County court. That is, until new evidence changed the story completely. Check out a copy of the book if you would like to join us!

If you are a published writer, a writer hoping to publish, or someone who just enjoys writing, join us for this free workshop. A book sale from 11a-12p will feature signed copies of books from 18 local authors. The event is put together and coordinated by local mystery author, Karen Musser Nortman. Other authors who will present that day are poets Mary Jedlicka-Humston and Dennis Maulsby, award-winning short story author Misty Urban, thriller writer and publisher Craig Hart, historical fiction authors Roger Hileman and Dave Hoing, fantasy writer D. Moonfire, science fiction writer Dennis Green, romance author Teresa LaBella and mystery author Elaine Orr. Participants will learn about world building, poetry, flash fiction, memoir, genre writing, and publication and marketing. Visit wlpl.org to register (319) 627-2084.

THE WORLD OF LORE: MONSTROUS CREATURES by Aaron Mahnke is the first book in a series that compiles the popular podcast by the same name. Just after we've celebrated Halloween we can delve into the stranger than fiction true stories captured in this book. In this beautifully illustrated volume, the host of the hit podcast Lore serves as a guide on a fascinating journey through the history of terrifying creatures such as vampire, wendigos, werewolves and more. He explores not only the legends, but what they tell us about ourselves. You can check a copy out at the library or download the podcast.