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Horror Book Club

In-Person Program
2026-09-25 16:00:00 2026-09-25 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Horror Book Club Join us to discuss Jennifer Givhan's "Salt Bones". To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the Compton Library directly. For ages 18+ Compton Library - Meeting Room

Friday, September 25
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Compton Library

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Join us to discuss Jennifer Givhan's "Salt Bones". To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the Compton Library directly. For ages 18+

Do you find yourself attracted to the strange and unusual? Do you enjoy what others may find frightening? If so, join the Horror Book Club where each month we'll provide you with diverse horror authors and titles to discuss with people who enjoy the same genre as you.

At the edge of the Salton Sea, in the blistering borderlands, something is out hunting...

Malamar Veracruz has never left the dust-choked town of El Valle. Here, Mal has done her best to build a good life: She’s raised two children, worked hard, and tried to forget the painful, unexplained disappearance of her sister, Elena. When another local girl goes missing, Mal plunges into a fresh yet familiar nightmare. As a desperate Mal hunts for answers, her search becomes increasingly tangled with inscrutable visions of a horse-headed woman, a local legend who Mal feels compelled to follow. Mal’s perspective is joined by the voices of her two daughters, all three of whom must work to uncover the truth about the missing girls in their community before it's too late.

Combining elements of Latina and Indigenous culture, family drama, mystery, horror, and magical realism in a spellbinding mix, Salt Bones lays bare the realities of environmental catastrophe, family secrets, and the unrelenting bond between mothers and daughters.

Attendance is limited, and advance registration is required. This will be used to save your spot in the program. We cannot guarantee availability for any unregistered adult. To sign up, see library staff, or register online at Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events and filter by location or event date. 

Join us to discuss Jennifer Givhan's "Salt Bones". To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the Compton Library directly. For ages 18+

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations | Books, Poetry, & Writing |

TAGS: | Hispanic Heritage Month | Book Club |

Compton Library
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Compton Library branch of the Los Angeles County Free library opened its doors in July of 1913, the 11th branch of today's LA County Library.

The library was located in a storefront building near Main and Tamarind Streets and was later moved to the Compton Union High School at 212 S Acacia Street.

In 1925 a separate building was erected in the City Hall Park at 123 W Almond Street, where it remained until 1974, when the current facility was dedicated at 240 W Compton Boulevard.

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Join us to discuss Jennifer Givhan's "Salt Bones". To borrow a print copy of the book, please contact the Compton Library directly. For ages 18+
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