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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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In the Rare Books room, rare books are set on top a white cloth over a table for a preview.

Lost and Found in Rare Books

Juan Avalos, Administrative Clerk, Digitization and Special Collections, Wednesday, October 12, 2022

There is something special about visiting the library and losing yourself in a good book. It can become more special when you find a surprise inside that book. An item meant to be forgotten, found again and given new meaning.


Collage of adapted films from books by Frank Herbert

Remembering Frank Herbert, the Dreamer of Dune

John Tommasino, Cybernaut, Van Nuys Branch Library, Friday, October 7, 2022

A barren, desert planet inhabited by hostile tribes, a ruthless galactic emperor, and a young man whose training in the mystic arts will unfold his special destiny.


Collage of films adapted from books

Read It First! Movie Adaptations in Theaters This Month

Elizabeth Graney, Librarian, Literature & Fiction Department, Friday, October 7, 2022

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.


Astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson and latest book, Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization

Interview With an Author: Neil deGrasse Tyson

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, October 6, 2022

Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist and the author of the #1 bestselling


Art at the John Muir Branch Library

Art in the Library: John Muir Branch Library

Catherine Sturgeon, Children's Librarian, Angeles Mesa Branch Library, Wednesday, October 5, 2022

The John Muir Branch Library was built in 1930, based upon a design by architect Henry Francis Withey in the Italian Renaissance style, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.


Zine author, Kelli Callis and her many zines

Interview With Zine Maker - Kelli Callis

Lorena Villegas, Young Adult Librarian, Cypress Park Branch Library, Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Kelli Callis is a recovering riot grrrl and English teacher in the suburbs of L.A.


Los libros en español más esperados están disponibles en tu biblioteca

Lo nuevo en español: libros interesantes que llegan a la biblioteca este mes

Patricia Valdovinos, Librarian, Multilingual Collections, Monday, October 3, 2022

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!


Inside of a medieval church, close-up of a church sanctuary

All the Monks and None of the Dragons

Bob Timmermann, Senior Librarian, History & Genealogy Department, Monday, October 3, 2022

What comes to mind when the phrase “Middle Ages” comes up? You probably think of stories of knights in armor jousting. Or sitting through a history class where someone tried to teach you about the feudal system. Or some horrific forms of medical treatment or criminal punishment.


Author Conner Habib and his debut novel, Hawk Mountain

Interview With an Author: Conner Habib

Daryl M., Librarian, West Valley Regional Branch Library, Thursday, September 29, 2022

Conner Habib hosts the podcast Against Everyone With Conner Habib, which covers topics like punk rock, philosophy, pornography, and occultism.


Authors Clare L. Evans, Brian Merchant and book,Terraform

In Conversation With Claire L. Evans and Brian Merchant

Neale Stokes, Senior Librarian, Digital Content Team, Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Terraform: Watch/Worlds/Burn is the first Anthology of "near-future" speculative fiction from Terraform, Vice's science-fiction vertical.


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