Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer (sci-fi). Area X has claimed the lives of members of eleven expeditions. The twelfth expedition consisting of four women hopes to map the terrain and collect specimens; to record all their observations, scientific and otherwise, of their surroundings and of one another; and, above all, to avoid being contaminated by Area X itself.Books will be available on the top floor display six weeks in advance. Visit the Information Desk or email storef@stolib.org if you would like to be added to the email reminder list. We also send a Zoom link to the reminder list, if you are unable to join us in person.