Event Type:
Books & AuthorsAge Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will close on April 27, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Program Description
Event Details
Readpool is an adult graphic novel discussion group with a focus on challenging and acclaimed stories.
Book Synopsis: Kaspar Salamandre is a bereaved young artist who is sent to stay with his enigmatic grandfather in a land ruled under an oppressive regime, where there can be only one loved one: The Emperor. In this land where flowers are contraband, music is illegal, and art is created in hiding, Kaspar discovers a world of art revolutionaries, espionage and the Secret Police. His search for answers will bring him face to face with the meaning of sacrifice. But, will anything bring him closer to overcoming his loss?
If you need assistance with getting a copy of the book, please contact Nate Miller at nmiller@mgpl.org or at 847-929-5115.
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