Richardson Reads One Book has announced “The Trouble with Heroes” as this year’s RROB selection. The book, written largely in verse, is from New York Times best-selling author Kate Messner and invites readers to explore a story about grief, growth and finding strength in unexpected places. It follows 13-year-old Finn Connelly, who is making headlines for all the wrong reasons after losing his father, a veteran New York City firefighter, during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. After damaging the headstone of a legendary mountain climber, he is offered a unique way to make amends: climb all 46 Adirondack High Peaks with the climber’s dog.
RROB will host Messner for an author lecture and book signing Sept. 15 at First United Methodist Church Richardson.
This is the 22nd year for Richardson to have a “one book” program, a popular event in many cities that builds connections through the shared experience of large portions of the community discussing the same book. Copies of the book in various formats are now available for check-out at the Library.
Website: www.cor.net/OneBook
