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Author Emily C. Hughes and her first book, Horror For Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You're Too Scared to Watch
Photo of author: Oliver Scott Photography
Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, November 21, 2024

Emily C. Hughes (she/her) wants to scare you. Formerly the editor of Unbound Worlds and TorNightfire.com, she writes about horror and curates a list of the year's new scary books. You can find her writing elsewhere in the...

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Author Katie Orphan and her book, Read Me Los Angeles: Exploring L.A.’s Book Culture

In Conversation With Author Katie Orphan

Nicholas Beyelia, Librarian, History and Genealogy Department, Wednesday, September 30, 2020

I cannot begin to tell you how much I love this new book, Read Me Los Angeles: Exploring L.A.’s Book Culture from Prospect Park Books.


Graphic with Feels Like Home book cover

Feels Like Home: Post-Fire Memories, Rio Vista, Spring Street - Part 11

James Sherman, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Wednesday, September 30, 2020

This post is the eleventh in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home


Young girl facing her laptop in a stress-free pose

21st Century Kids: Stress Less

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library, Tuesday, September 29, 2020

A common wish for adults is to return to childhood where it's assumed stress is non-existent. Although memories of play are at the forefront of this erroneous belief, stress is very real for kids in the 21st Century.


Author Jennifer Lynn Barnes and her latest book, The Inheritance Games

Interview With an Author: Jennifer Lynne Barnes

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, September 24, 2020

Jennifer Lynn Barnes (who mostly goes by Jen) is the author of more than a dozen critically acclaimed young adult novels.


Graphic with Feels Like Home book cover

Feels Like Home: Save the Books! - Part 10

James Sherman, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Wednesday, September 23, 2020

This post is the tenth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home


Photo illustration/composite of  US map and computer desk. Computer screen has title Travel America

21st Century Kids: Travel America

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library, Tuesday, September 22, 2020

“Don’t tell me the sky's the limit when there are footsteps on the moon.”—Paul Brandt


Author Michael Zapata and his latest book, The Lost Book of Adana Moreau

Interview With an Author: Michael Zapata

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, September 17, 2020

Michael Zapata is a founding editor of the award-winning MAKE: Literary Magazine. He is the recipient of an Illinois Arts Council Award for Fiction; the City of Chicago DCASE Individual Artist Program award; and a Pushcart Nomination.


Graphic with Feels Like Home book cover

Feels Like Home: Save the Books! - Part 9

James Sherman, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Wednesday, September 16, 2020

This post is the ninth in a series of excerpts serializing the book Feels Like Home


Collage of tough guy books

If You Like Charles Bukowski…More Tough Guys to Read

Sheryn Morris, Librarian, Literature & Fiction, Wednesday, September 16, 2020

The novels and poetry of Charles Bukowski continue to have devoted, admiring fans, who can never get enough of his books.


Kids, teens planning a nature exploration in the neighborhood

21st Century Kids: Earth Ambassadors

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library, Tuesday, September 15, 2020

The health of Earth is in peril. What can children do to make an impact in the healing process? Kids can become “Earth Ambassadors,” which are mindful and purposeful consumers of earth’s resources.


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