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Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library

Author Ryan Douglass and his latest novel, The Great Disillusionment of Nick and Jay

Interview With an Author: Ryan Douglass

February 19, 2026

Ryan Douglass is a queer author and poet from Atlanta, Georgia.

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Author Tom Lutz and his latest book, Chagos Archipelago

Interview With an Author: Tom Lutz

February 12, 2026

Tom Lutz is the author of many books on literature and culture, as well as several books of travel writing and two novels.

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Author Rosie Grant and her book, To Die For

Interview With an Author: Rosie Grant

February 05, 2026

Rosie Grant is the creator behind @GhostlyArchive on TikTok and Instagram, where she researches and re-creates recipes found on gravestones.

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Author Kamilah Cole and his latest novel, An Arcane Inheritance

Interview With an Author: Kamilah Cole

January 29, 2026

Kamilah Cole is the bestselling author of So Let Them Burn and

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Author Brad Meltzer and his latest novel, The Viper

Interview With an Author: Brad Meltzer

January 22, 2026

Brad Meltzer is the Emmy-nominated, #1 New York Times bestselling author of

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Author Tod Goldberg and his latest book, Only Way Out

Interview With an Author: Tod Goldberg

January 15, 2026

Tod Goldberg is the New York Times bestselling author of sixteen novels, inclu

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Author Theodora Goss and her latest book, Letters From an Imaginary Country

Interview With an Author: Theodora Goss

January 08, 2026

World Fantasy, Locus, and Mythopoeic Award–winning author and poet Theodora Goss was born in Hungary and spent her childhood in various European countries before her family moved to the United States.

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Daryl's Favorite Books of 2025

December 29, 2025

Season’s Readings everyone! As is generally true, there have been some marvelous books published in 2025, and I’m thrilled to share my favorites with you. I’ve listed these books in alphabetical order by title until the last entry, which is my favorite of the books I’ve read in 2025.

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Author Travis Baldree and his latest novel, Brigands & Breadknives

Interview With an Author: Travis Baldree

December 18, 2025

Travis Baldree is a full-time audiobook narrator who has lent his voice to hundreds of stories. Before that, he spent decades designing and building video games like Torchlight, Rebel Galaxy, and Fate.