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Author Kamilah Cole and his latest novel, An Arcane Inheritance
Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, January 29, 2026

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

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Portrait of Mike Davis against an enlarged, posterized image of his book, City of Quartz

Mike Davis (1946 - 2022)

Christopher Taylor, Adult Librarian, Mark Twain Branch Library, Friday, October 28, 2022

On Tuesday, October 25, Mike Davis, the towering left-wing polemicist, passed away at his home in San Diego at the age of 76.


Author Alan Moore and his latest book, Illuminations: Stories

Interview With an Author: Alan Moore

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, October 27, 2022

Alan Moore is an English writer widely regarded as the best and most influential writer in the history of comics.


Smiling Jack

You Don't Know (Smilin’) Jack!

Nicholas Beyelia, Librarian, History and Genealogy Department, Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Just before the Harbor Freeway ends and spits you into San Pedro, a large orange-colored object within the foothills leading to Palos Verdes usually catches your eye. Even on a foggy day, it stands out among a wall of squat white cylinders and brown earth surrounding it.


Author Max Braillier and his latest book, The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress

Interview With an Author: Max Brallier

Sky You, Children's Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Monday, October 24, 2022

Max Brallier is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.


Author Margarita Montimore and her latest book, Acts of Violet

Interview With an Author: Margarita Montimore

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, October 20, 2022

Margarita Montimore is the author of Asleep From Day, and


The Varrio Vamps and the Chulita Vinyl Club

Varrio Vamps Car Club and the Chulita Vinyl Club

Daniel Tures, Adult Librarian, Edendale Branch Library, Wednesday, October 19, 2022

The Varrio Vamps and the Chulita Vinyl Club are two very cool female-centric crews who prove that cars and records are not just for guys. Whatever your interests or activities, it can be rewarding to join a club of like-minded people who share the work and the play—or start your own.


Chatsworth Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library, 21052 Devonshire Street [2018] Gary Leonard, Institutional Collection/Los Angeles Public Library

Dig Los Angeles: Chatsworth Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library

Tiffney Sanford, Librarian, North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Branch Library, Tuesday, October 18, 2022

This is the fifth installment of a series exploring the history that can be found near a library branch and some of the library resources that help tell that history.


Author James T. Bartlett and his book, the Alaskan Blonde

Interview With an Author: James T. Bartlett

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Monday, October 17, 2022

Originally from London, James T.


skeleton in a pink wig singing into a microphone

Haunted Library Tunes

Daniel Tures, Adult Librarian, Edendale Branch Library, Friday, October 14, 2022

Are monster parties real? As the 90s comedy revue Mr.


Author Sunyi Dean and her debut novel, The Book Eaters

Interview With an Author: Sunyi Dean

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, October 13, 2022

Sunyi Dean is an autistic SFF writer, and mother of two. Originally born in the States and raised in Hong Kong, she now lives in Yorkshire.


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