Madison Public Library
Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction
Saturday, July 11, 2026 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Truth is Stranger Than Fiction features non-fiction books exclusively. Everyone is welcome to join at any time!
Secret History of Bigfoot: field notes on a North American monster by John O'Connor
Journalist and self-diagnosed skeptic John O'Connor is fascinated by Sasquatch. Curious to learn more, he embarks on a quest through the North American wilds in search of Bigfoot, its myth and meaning. Alongside an eccentric cast of characters, he explores the zany and secretive world of "cryptozoology," tracking Bigfoot through ancient folklore to Harry and the Hendersons, while examining the forces behind our ever-widening belief in the supernatural. As O'Connor treks through the shrouded forests of the Pacific Northwest, listens to firsthand accounts, and attends Bigfoot conventions, he's left wondering―what happens when the lines between myth and reality blur?
Second Saturday of each month at 2:00 pm
Auditorium 2--Madison Public Library
Questions? Contact madison@hmcpl.org