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Join other readers in their 20s and 30s to discuss "Immaculate Conception" by Ling Ling Huang.
This social book group explores a variety of genres and offers a chance to connect with fellow book enthusiasts. The discussion will take place at Khepri Kitchen + Coffee, located at 106 S. Emerson St. in Mount Prospect. The library will provide a round of appetizers for the group; other food and beverages are available for purchase.
Book summary:
Enka meets Mathilde in art school and is instantly drawn to her. Mathilde makes art that feels truly original, and Enka — trying hard to prove herself in this fiercely competitive world — pours everything into their friendship. But when Mathilde’s fame and success cause her to begin drifting away, Enka becomes desperate to keep her close.
Enter SCAFFOLD. Purported to enhance empathy, this cutting-edge technology could allow Enka to inhabit Mathilde’s mind and access her memories, artistic inspirations, and deep-seated trauma. Undergoing this procedure would link Enka and Mathilde forever. But at what cost?
Blisteringly smart, thought-provoking, and shocking, Immaculate Conception offers us a portrait of close friendship — achingly tender and twisted — that captures the tenuous line between love and possession that will haunt you long after you turn the final page.
We recommend placing a hold on the selected title a month before the meeting for ample reading time. If you'd like to place a hold over the phone, please call the Fiction/AV/Teen desk at 847-590-4070.
106 S Emerson St, Mt Prospect, IL 60056
