The Next Nonfiction Must-Read
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 »
I am fascinated with the genre of graphic novels. Fans of graphic novels are incredibly passionate about their favorite titles, and discussions between fans can quickly lead to intense debates regarding such questions as which titles belong in the genre, how to define the genre or when the genre began. When I asked friends to recommend titles to ease me into the genre, I was . . . 
The 2012 Hugo award winners for the best works in science fiction and fantasy were announced on Sunday, September 2nd. Check out the worthy choices at your SCCLD library! 2012 Winners at SCCLD! Best Novel Winner: Among Others by Jo Walton Jo Walton picked up a Nebula award earlier this year for this novel that leans on science fiction references while creating a story firmly . . . 
Today is the day all sci-fi geeks have been waiting for: Doctor Who returns!! While this blog is normally dedicated to books, I cannot resist sharing the good news with everyone. To celebrate the new season of Doctor Who, here is a list of books that will appeal to Who fans. Doctor Who -The Visual Dictionary- The Doctor Who Visual Dictionary is a colorful guide . . . 
Why do we have this day called Labor Day? In modern times, we sometimes come to equate it with the end of summer, the last day to wear white, Labor Day sales, or just another Monday off. But Labor Day has a long and rich history. Established as a federal holiday in 1894, the first Monday of September has been set apart to celebrate and . . . 
Most fairy tales end happily ever after, but there have been quite a few new teens books published that take modern twists on old fashioned fairy tales. The popularity of TV shows like Once Upon a Time and Grimm have renewed an interest in these retellings. What if Cinderella was a cyborg? What if you found out you were secretly part of a curse, the . . . 
Like the cartoon at the bottom of this page illustrates, some stories may inspire us to get creative and perhaps even start our own business venture. The Library offers all sorts of resources for business and investing. A couple of online resources that I want to highlight are: Small Business Resource Center It covers all major areas of starting and operating a business, including accounting, . . . 
The Women's National Book Association has announced Ann Patchett as the winner of the 2012-2013 WNBA Award. WNBA exists to promote reading and to support the role of women in the community of the book. The award is presented by WNBA to a living American woman who has done meritorious work in the world of books. When Nashville, Tennessee was left without a bookstore, Patchett . . . 
Children begin learning literacy skills right from birth. Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write. Researchers have identified six skill areas that parents and caregivers can help develop. The five practices of READING, TALKING, SINGING, WRITING and PLAYING with your child every day help develop the foundational skills that children need to enter school ready . . . 
Many nutrition experts advocate incorporating healthy salads into your day-to-day diet, but it's easy to get bored of plain lettuce with low-fat ranch dressing. Luckily, editor, author and teacher Mindy Fox packs a lot of punch into her new cookbook Salads: Beyond the Bowl. Certain to liven up any salad plate, this beautifully photographed book includes 100 recipes offering a non-traditional take on a common . . .