LW Library Leads

In Library Leads, library staff highlight new additions to the library collection that are worth checking out.

“A Killer Wedding,” by Joan O’Leary

Genre: Mystery Fiction

When the wealthy Riptons gather at a grand Irish castle for the society wedding of the year, the ceremony reveals something far more sinister lurks beneath the glamour. From ambitious heirs and spurned lovers to enigmatic staff and a mysterious uninvited guest, everyone harbors secrets—and some are deadly.

“The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers’ Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant Panda,” by Nathalia Holt Genre: Nonfiction, Science, Nature

When the two eldest sons of President Theodore Roosevelt sought the bear in 1928, they accomplished what a decade of explorers could not, ultimately introducing the panda to the West. In the process, they documented a vanishing world and set off a new era of conservation biology.

Stop by the library from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on weekdays and until 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays to borrow these items and more.

To place a hold, call ahead at 562-598-2431.

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