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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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4 vintage jigsaw puzzles

A Puzzling History of Jigsaw Puzzles

Tina Lernø, Librarian, Digital Content Team, Monday, December 6, 2021

I have been an avid puzzler all my life, but because of Covid, I have rekindled my love of doing puzzles. 1000 pieces are my jam, and I can usually finish one in the course of 2 to 3 evenings or a marathon weekend.


Steven Reigns and his book, A Quilt fo David

Interview With an Author: Steven Reigns

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Steven Reigns is a Los Angeles poet and educator and was appointed the first Poet Laureate of West Hollywood.


Zine author, Brian Baynes and his zine, Bubbles

Interview With Zine Maker - Brian Baynes

Angi Brzycki, Senior Librarian, Digitization & Special Collections, Monday, November 29, 2021

Brian Baynes is the creator of Bubbles Fanzine, a comics fanzine out of Richmond Virginia. He's been co-organizing Richmond Zine Fest since 2012.


Authors Christine Lynn Herman and Amanda Foody and their book, All of Us Villains

Interview With an Author: Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Amanda Foody is the author of YA novels Daughter of the Burning City and The Shadow Game


Cesar with Laurie, an adult literacy tutor

Laurie and Cesar: Making Remote Learning Work

Randall Hinson, Librarian, Office of Education and Literacy, Monday, November 22, 2021

Despite the enormous challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Adult Literacy Services at the Los Angeles Public Library never stopped working.


Author Roshani Chokshi and her latest novel, Once More Upon a Time

Interview With an Author: Roshani Chokshi

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, November 18, 2021

Roshani Chokshi is the author of commercial and critically acclaimed books for middle grade and young adult readers that draw on world mythology and folklore.


Collage of poetry books

New or Forthcoming Books I’m Excited About

Lynne Thompson, Poet Laureate of Los Angeles, Wednesday, November 17, 2021

As I indicated in the November 4 episode of Poems on Air, there are a slew of new or forthcoming poetry collections that I’m excited to add to my reading table.


Brent Spiner and his debut novel Fan Fiction: A Mem-Noir

Interview With an Author: Brent Spiner

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Friday, November 12, 2021

Brent Spiner is an actor, comedian, and singer best known for playing the android Lieutenant Commander Data on Star Trek: The Next Generation from 1987-1994.


Patents librarian, Stella Mittelbach

No Prior Art: In Conversation With a Patents Librarian

Guest Blogger, Tuesday, November 9, 2021

As part of the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time series, the Library Foundation of Los Angeles & L.A. Public Library are developing a new project, titled No Prior Art, to open in 2024.


Author TJ Klune and his latest novel, Under the Whispering Door

Interview With an Author: TJ Klune

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, November 4, 2021

TJ Klune is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of


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