Troy Library October picks

Explore culture, manga design, mummy oreos (?!), and more with Ian Hauck, head of adult and reference services at Troy Public Library’s main branch. Books discussed: “Between Us: How Cultures Create Emotions” (Mesquita, 2022); “A Hero Born” (first book in the “Legends of the Condor Heroes” series, Yong, 2019); “Lovesickness” (Ito, 2011; young adult manga); and “The Immortal King Rao” (Vara 2022). Ian also discusses manga publishing practices with producer Brea Barthel. For more info, see thetroylibrary.org.