Just like a regular book club, but during the day!
Read any good books lately? Come ready to share! Choose, explore, and discuss thought-provoking fiction and non-fiction titles. The recommended book for August is “The Secret History of Wonder Woman” by Jill Lepore. Pick up a copy of the book from the Information Desk or try the eBook at the Ohio Digital Library. This discussion will be held in-person. Registration is recommended for in-person.
Synopsis: A cultural history of Wonder Woman traces the character's creation and enduring popularity, drawing on interviews and archival research to reveal the pivotal role of feminism in shaping her seven-decade story.
Examines the life of Wonder Woman creator William Moulton Marston and his polyamorous relationship with wife Elizabeth Holloway and mistress Olive Byrne, both of whom inspired and influenced the comic book character's creation and development.
All adult programs offer ASL interpretation provided by request. Call 330-928-2117 ext. 2000 or email adultservices@fallslibrary.org. Please contact the library at least two weeks in advance.
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