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Author Anna Kovatcheva and her debut novel, She Made Herself a Monster
Photo of author: Sylvie Rosokoff
Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, March 12, 2026

Anna Kovatcheva was born in Bulgaria and now lives in Brooklyn. She holds an MFA in fiction from New York University. Her chapbook, The White Swallow, was selected by Aimee Bender as the winner of the Gold Line Press Chapbook Competition; her short fiction has been anthologized in...

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Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes para todas las edades

Multilingual Collections, Librarian, Friday, February 3, 2023

Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca. Haz clic en cada título para verlo en nuestro catálogo. ¡No esperes y reserva tu copia hoy mismo!


Author James Ramos and his latest book, The Wrong Kind of Weird

Interview With an Author: James Ramos

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, February 2, 2023

James Ramos (he/they) is a nonbinary, unapologetically dorky Minnesota native who now calls Arizona home.


Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz and her book, Menopause Bootcamp: Optimize Your Health, Empower Your Self, and Flourish as You Age

Interview With Menopause Expert Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz

Tina Lernø, Librarian, Digital Content Team, Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is a nationally renowned doctor, expert, speaker, and advocate for integrative women's health. And she's on a mission! She's exploring what it means to be a healthy woman in this culture and age and to support our growth as individuals and how we show up in our communities. Dr.


Oprah and background collage of selected books from her book club

Happy Birthday Oprah Winfrey!

Christopher Taylor, Adult Librarian, Mark Twain Branch Library, Saturday, January 28, 2023

Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi.


Illustration of person contemplating on love, health and money

Salud, dinero y amor

Ana Campos, Principal Librarian, Central Library Services, Friday, January 27, 2023

Es el comienzo de un nuevo año, y con él, la oportunidad de empezar nuevas metas. Te recomendamos que el enfoque de esas metas sean la salud, dinero y amor para asegurar una vida más placentera.


Author Terry Pratchett and his biography of Terry Pratchett

Interview With an Author: Rob Wilkins

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, January 26, 2023

Rob Wilkins worked with Terry Pratchett for more than twenty years, first as his personal assistant and later as his business m


Author Peter Blauner and his latest novel, Picture in the Sand

Interview With an Author: Peter Blauner

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, January 19, 2023

Peter Blauner's career has spanned several generations of New York City storytelling, and several mediums as well.


Colorized coloring page of Filipina American community leader, Remy Geaga

Spotlight On Community Activist Remy Geaga

Jennifer Siron, Senior Librarian, Volunteer Engagement, Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Remy Geaga (1916 – 1997) was a Filipina American community leader who advocated for the elderly and homeless. After immigrating to the United States from the Philippines in 1965, Geaga noticed inequities the Filipino community was experiencing.


Author Lavie Tidhar and his latest novel, Neom

Interview With an Author: Lavie Tidhar

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Wednesday, January 11, 2023

British Science Fiction, British Fantasy, and World Fantasy Award-winning author Lavie Tidhar (


Collage of films and their adapted books

Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month

Elizabeth Graney, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Wednesday, January 11, 2023

If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times—the book was better! There's nothing like debating the differences between a favorite book and its translation to the screen.


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