Wandering Words is not your average book club! We dive into a thrilling young adult novels, then bring the story to life with a themed outing that connects to the story! In this session we will be reading Bad Things Happen Here and visiting the Beach.. We will meet at the Beach 11 pavilion. We will first discuss the book  and then enjoy order time at the beach. 

For teens ages 13-18. Registration is required. 

Book Info:

Luca Laine Thomas lives on a cursed island. To the outside world, Parris is an exclusive, idyllic escape accessible only to the one percent. There’s nothing idyllic about its history, though, scattered with the unsolved deaths of young women—deaths Parris society happily ignores to maintain its polished veneer. But Luca can’t ignore them. Not when the curse that took them killed her best friend, Polly, three years ago. Not when she feels the curse lingering nearby, ready to take her next.

When Luca comes home to police cars outside her house, she knows the curse has visited once again. Except this time, it came for Whitney, her sister. Luca decides to take the investigation of Whitney’s death into her own hands. But as a shocking betrayal rocks Luca’s world, the identity of Whitney’s killer isn’t the only truth Luca seeks. And by the time she finds what she’s looking for, Luca will come face to face with the curse she’s been running from her whole life.

DISCLAIMER: By attending this program, participants and their parents/guardians acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with participating in activities at a public beach, including water-related and environmental hazards. Parents or guardians who have concerns regarding a participant’s safety, supervision needs, or behavior are encouraged to remain on-site for the duration of the program. The library reserves the right to contact a parent or guardian if a participant’s safety or conduct becomes a concern.