Morbidly Curious Book Club

If you’re at all curious about death, plagues, cults, witches, science, history...this new nonfiction book club is the one for you! Morbidly Curious Book Club is a global community of over 16,000 readers who like to read unique nonfiction titles. Join us the fourth Thursday of each month to discuss the quirky and sometimes "morbid" subjects found within the pages of books. Check out your copy of our monthly read at the front desk of the Statesville library. View the full 2026 Reading List This month's read: Expert Witness: The Weight of Our Testimony When Justice Hangs in the Balance, by Ann Wolbert Burgess and Steven Matthew Constantine From the author of the critically-acclaimed true crime account, A Killer By Design (the inspiration behind Hulu's original docuseries, Mastermind), a groundbreaking look into the crucial role played by expert witnesses in the most high-profile criminal cases, based on Dr. Ann Burgess’ personal experiences within the criminal justice system.