Contra Costa’s new library literacy van rolling to where need lies
CONCORD, CA (Dec. 11, 2023) — Literacy begins to take root when reading enters the
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Being thankful for free and independent public libraries
(Nov. 21, 2023) — I’ve reviewed Truman Capote’s “The Thanksgiving Visitor” many times, using it
Mystery master Agatha Christie haunts with ‘Halloween Party’
(Oct. 30, 2023) — In response to the request for seasonal haunting topics, I found
Goat in tow, ‘Billie Blaster’ is loads of fun
(Oct. 1, 2023) — Get ready for an out-of-this-world recommendation for “Billie Blaster and The
Stock up on books at Clayton Library sale
CLAYTON, CA (Sept. 17, 2023) — After a summer success, the Clayton Community Library Foundation
Grandfather’s work in Spanish bar frequented by Hemingway inspires Concord novelist
CONCORD, CA (Aug. 28, 2023) — A chance meeting at the library got Concord resident
Boy’s escape from war a story for the ages
(July 26, 2023) — With “The Honey Jar, An Armenian’s Escape to Freedom,” Joan Schoettler
Reader can draw parallels from ‘Splendid and Vile’ to today’s world
(June 27, 2023) — If you’ve not read Eric Larson before this, “The Splendid and
Concord author needs help
CONCORD, CA (June 26, 2023) — Concord author needs help Joel Harris, author of Images
‘Weakness’ helps us understand chronic pain
(May 22, 2023) — “Not Weakness, Navigating the Culture of Chronic Pain” – memoir or