L.A. Public Library Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler
Ibi ZoboiL.A. Public LibraryJoin us virtually with novelist Ibi Zoboi, author of this year's Coretta Scott King Book Award Honor, as she discusses Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler. 📅 June 7, 2023 ⏰ 6pm - 7pm 📺 https://t.co/PAz5jL4dRQ 🔗 https://t.co/Ts8cSmbpXl https://t.co/c5V66eU7gC
Paperback, 2023
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Green Eggs and Ham
Dr SeussL.A. Public LibraryThe Children’s Literature Department fondly remembers our friend and former Mayor Richard Riordan, with a celebration of his favorite children’s book, “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss. Join us for a reading and activity tomorrow 4/28 at Central Library: https://t.co/ULgyub6enU https://t.co/fElNJ0TPFt
Hardcover, 1960
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Wrong Kind of Weird
James RamosL.A. Public LibraryWeaned on a steady diet of science-fiction, comic books, and classic literature, @thejamesramos wrote his first story at eight years old and hasn't stopped writing since. Learn about his latest book, The Wrong Kind of Weird, on the LAPL blog. 🔗 https://t.co/UczgwJU54H https://t.co/gYUCDNj0zy
Hardcover, 2023
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Ulysses
James JoyceL.A. Public LibraryCentral Library staff welcomed Dan Mulhall, Ambassador of Ireland, to view an impressive display that included a rare first edition of Ulysses by James Joyce. https://t.co/eaBDYPYlU8
Out of stock
Your House Will Pay
Steph ChaL.A. Public LibraryJoin us for a conversation with author @stephycha and leaders of Asian American and African American communities as they discuss Cha's novel Your House Will Pay, a thriller confronting the legacy of the LA 1992 racial unrest. 🗓 May 20, 6 pm 🔗 http://lapl.me/Qeifvb1 https://t.co/ahQ2Dteieg
Paperback, 2020
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Librarian: Gepunktetes A5 Notizbuch oder Heft für Bibliothekare
Pm BooksL.A. Public LibraryJoin us for an afternoon with best-selling writer @tcboyle as he discusses his latest novel, Talk to Me. He'll be joined by librarian Karen Pickard-Four as they discuss bonobos, books, and whatever else comes to mind. 🗓 October 21, 4 pm 📺 https://t.co/HlqLspPpjq https://t.co/a8D7bPxFa4
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A Snake Falls to Earth: Newbery Honor Award Winner
Darcie Little BadgerL.A. Public LibraryJoin the #BigLibraryRead digital book club! Borrow the ebook or audiobook of ‘A Snake Falls to Earth’ by Darcie Little Badger from Libby with no waitlists or holds November 2-16. Download any time with the #BestCardInLA: https://t.co/ZX3iAsCzum https://t.co/BO9kBxNf6i
Paperback, 2024
$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Shakespeare's Poems: Venus And Adonis, Lucrece, Sonnets, Etc
William ShakespeareL.A. Public LibraryLitFinder provides 1000s of full-text written works ranging from plays by William Shakespeare and poems by Maya Angelou to essays by Ben Franklin and speeches given by U.S. Presidents and world leaders. Access anytime as a #LAPL card holder: https://t.co/7HW7rSEJX8 https://t.co/pyGTYNv0ud
Hardcover, 2016
$38.95$19.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Dune
Frank HerbertL.A. Public LibraryFrank Herbert’s Dune was published in 1965 and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of the science fiction genre. Whether you're an experienced Herbert reader or if you’re new to the writer, you can check out a list of must-read works on our blog. 🔗 https://t.co/Sl4hA6HDb8 https://t.co/5djLlCA0Yq
Paperback, 2005
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix
Jacqueline Briggs MartinL.A. Public Library.@ManOneArt will help kick off the Summer Reading Challenge by discussing his work on illustrating "Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix." 🗓 Friday at 4 pm 📺 https://t.co/pg4nUiebKv https://t.co/f8h0RGzs0E
Hardcover, 2017
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book