Posted on Friday, September 14, 2012 by JANE CRONKHITE
Two books that describe the "invisible wounds of war" have been selected for the 11th annual Silicon Valley Reads program in 2013. All residents of the 15 cities in Silicon Valley are invited to read and discuss together the books. The Long Walk by Brian Castner and Minefields of the Heart by Sue Diaz will be the focus of dozens of free programs . . . more »
Posted on Friday, September 14, 2012 by HylaryL
There are few things more delicious than freshly grown produce. From incredibly crisp lettuce to tree-ripened apricots to moist, crunchy carrots...enjoying a mouthful of flavor straight from the ground is enchanting! So why is it that so many of us eat produce that has been shipped for weeks from around the world and has lost most of the luster it had when it was freshly . . . more »
Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 by Robyn_Bookworm
September is Library Card Sign Up Month! Having a library card provides you access to fun programs, useful online databases, tools such as microfilm and copiers, and materials such as video games, movies, music and of course books! Here is a list of books that celebrate the meaning and importance of libraries. Why do you love the library? Leave us a comment and let us . . . more »
Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 by Nichole_TeenLit
This is the year of the sequel in teen fiction. There are so many blockbuster first books that are coming out with the next installment in the hopes of keeping the hype alive. Here are some sequels that are highly anticipated. Don't worry if the holds lists are really long, start or reread the first book before the next one comes out. Crown Of Embers . . . more »
Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 by shoshanalibrarian
The Man Booker Prize recognizes the best novel of the year written by a resident of the UK, Ireland, or the Commonwealth. The shortlist of nominees for this year's Prize was announced today! The winner will be announced October 16. Which one is your favorite? The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng more »
Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 by lucia_l
Sometimes I'm not in the mood for taking on a long book, film, or CD, or, I want the satisfaction of finishing something in one day. Here are some of my picks for when I have a case of the short attention span blues. Is This It (CD) by the Strokes The Strokes debut album and, at 35:34, it contains no filler. It has been . . . more »
Posted on Monday, September 10, 2012 by Cupertino_Library
Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith. If you're looking for entertaining revisionist history, this is the book for you! What if the three wise men were actually thieves recently escaped from prison? What if they happened to spend the night in a stable which they shared with a newborn baby and his parents, Mary and Joseph? From the author of the New York Times bestselling Abraham . . . more »
Posted on Friday, September 7, 2012 by HylaryL
Who doesn't remember Olivia Newton-John singing and dancing alongside John Travolta in 1978's Grease? Well now this famous Aussie is raising money for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Melbourne with proceeds from her new cookbook, Livwise. According to the Centre's website, the book contains recipes created by Olivia in her own kitchen, along with contributions from friends and chefs at her health . . . more »
Posted on Friday, September 7, 2012 by LosAltos_Library
September 13th is Roald Dahl’s birthday, the author who wrote Charlie And The Chocolate Factory , James and the Giant Peach , The Witches , Matilda and more. September 13th is also the day that Santa Clara County’s Bookmobile will come to the Downtown Farmer’s Market from 4-8 pm. Children and their parents can have a tour to see the inside of a “moving library” . . . more »
Posted on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 by LosAltos_Library
EarlyWord calls it "the sure-fire success of the fall." Publisher's Weekly (7/6/12) says, "this is an astonishing, pertinent, and wonderfully welcome work." Will Schwalbe's The End of Your Life Book Club won't be out for another month, but it's already getting rave reviews. When Schwalbe, a former editor-in-chief at Hyperion Books, learned his mother was dying of cancer, they formed a two-person book club. Together . . . more »
