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Sheryn Morris, Librarian, Central Library

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Daring Women: On Foot, on a Camel, in the Sky, on a Bicycle...

March 31, 2020

As Women’s History Month ends, we would like to offer you a few e-books and e-audiobooks about intrepid, adventurous women who traveled for the sheer joy of doing something different, to escape from others, to see the world, or to take on a challenge.

e-Media, Women's History Month, WHM Featured, Books, LAPL Reads
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LAPL Reads: Best of 2019

December 19, 2019

From all of us at the Los Angeles Public Library, at Central Library and the 72 branches, we are pleased to present the best books of 2019 as selected by our staff, who volunteered their recommendations.

Books, Central Library, Literature Department, Best of, LAPL Reads
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Tortured, Jailed, Exiled, Censored, But Not Silenced

September 21, 2019

Over the centuries, various forms of expression have been banned or destroyed, and their creators have been censored, imprisoned, tortured, killed, exiled.

Banned Books, Banned Books Week, LAPL Reads, Books, e-Media, BBW Featured, Celebrations
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Some Bubbly to Ring in 2019

December 29, 2018

Champagne is a sparkling wine served on festive special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, or to ring in a new year), and to christen boats and ships (military or pleasure). Champagne has a legendary history and a certain cachet.

Winter, Celebrations, New Year
best of 2018 books wrapped up in a bow

LAPL Reads: Best of 2018

December 19, 2018

As 2018 comes to an end, LAPL Reads presents the best books of the year selected by our staff. Since 2011 we have shared our recommendations. You will find a little bit of everything including books by writers whose works you might not be aware of, but definitely deserve attention.

Books, Central Library, Literature Department, Best of, LAPL Reads
Charlize Theron in Atomic Blonde

Good Gals Gone Bad, Gone Good...Maybe

November 01, 2018

The TV serialization of two novels, Sharp Objects and Big Little Lies, has brought attention to a new crop of novels. They are edgy, psychological, thriller, suspense stories with distinct characteristics.

Books, e-Media, LAPL Reads
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Did You Hear the One About the Lawyer?

October 24, 2018

Many people have felt like screaming at lawyers—their own, or someone else’s. A major problem for non-lawyers is communication.

Books, e-Media, LAPL Reads
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A Visit to the Doc: The Frederick Wiseman Collection

October 17, 2018

The documentary films of Frederick Wiseman are compelling, thought-provoking, and chilling in their candor. Wiseman led the way in making us look at subject matter we did not necessarily want to look at, even think about.

Books, e-Media, LAPL Reads
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And Now for Something Completely Different: Questions Are Librarians' Stock in Trade

October 10, 2018

Librarians who work at public libraries can find almost anything, even someone’s lost dog. No, they will not look for your lost pooch, but they will provide information about public and private agencies that will. Patrons ask questions and librarians provide information.

Books, e-Media, LAPL Reads, Central 25
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And Now for Something Completely Different: A Brief History of Latino Heritage Month

October 03, 2018

Celebrate Latino Heritage Month, but first, a brief history:

Books, e-Media, LAPL Reads, Latino Heritage Month, LHM Featured

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