Banned Books Week: Celebrating Diversity
Banned Books Week is here again and this year it’s focused on celebrating diversity. Many of the books that are often challenged, while not challenged specifically on grounds of diversity, feature diverse […]
Avast, Me Hearties!
September 19th was “Talk Like a Pirate Day.” In honor of the occasion, we’ve scored a bounty of good books–true tales, all–about pirates, both historical and present-day. Drop anchor at […]
Roald Dahl Day
Today is Roald Dahl’s 100 Birthday! Many of us vividly remember his famous children’s books, including Matilda, The BFG, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and many more from our childhood. While these […]
Read Alouds for Kids of All Ages
Anna Dewdney, author and illustrator of many great books for children, including the “Llama Llama” books beloved by readers of all ages, passed away on September 3rd, following a […]
A World of Pure, Hilarious, Imagination
We lost another icon this week, with the news that Gene Wilder passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s at the age of 83. A uniquely funny man and creative […]
Explore California’s National Parks
This Thursday, August 25th will mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Park Service. Here in California we are a lucky to have several beautiful and unique […]
Stranger Things…
If you have found yourself caught up in the drama of “Stranger Things” this summer, you aren’t alone. The latest Netflix original is a fascinating mystery, and a throwback […]
Back to School Books for Adults
It may feel like we’re still in the middle of summer, but for many local kids it’s back-to-school time already. While they get ready for a new school year, you […]
Get Ready for the Olympics
The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro have their opening ceremonies this Friday, August 5 after which the games will really begin with everything from gymnastics, to track and […]
Cookbooks for Eating Outdoors
We’re deep into summertime and that means it’s time to explore food meant for outdoor eating at cookouts, picnics, barbecues, and more. Whether your tastes run to all meat, all […]