Bad Animals

A small-town librarian's life is upended when she is accused of spying on a teenager, leading to her dismissal and a period of self-reflection. As she navigates her new circumstances, she becomes involved with a famous author and his plans to write a novel about a young refugee, pulling her deeper into complex questions about morality, literature, and empathy. This provocative story explores the perils of identity, the power of storytelling, and the boundaries of understanding.