Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke

This time we'll be reading Childhood's End by Arthur C Clarke. Here's the blurb:

The Overlords appeared suddenly over every city—intellectually, technologically, and militarily superior to humankind. Benevolent, they made few demands: unify earth, eliminate poverty, and end war. With little rebellion, humankind agreed, and a golden age began.

But at what cost? With the advent of peace, man ceases to strive for creative greatness, and a malaise settles over the human race. To those who resist, it becomes evident that the Overlords have an agenda of their own. As civilization approaches the crossroads, will the Overlords spell the end for humankind . . . or the beginning?

The book is available here:

Amazon- Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook:
https://a.co/d/0eZeVgUd

Indigo- Paperback:
https://www.indigo.ca/products/childhoods-end?variant=46163574915249

Kobo- eBook:
https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/childhood-s-end-7?sId=520163aa-c060-4248-86af-2c164df50fb6&ssId=RxtwaKpaq26cozXPzWgY4&cPos=1

Toronto Public Library:
https://tpl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S234C509506

Looking forward to seeing you there!