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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The First Bright Thing
J. R. Dawson
The First Bright Thing is J.R. Dawson's first novel. Learn how a visit to the Big Top circus inspired Dawson's writing on the LAPL blog: https://t.co/XnFUB1ic2K https://t.co/rwBNsQMGmJ
Hardcover, 2023
$27.99$13.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Stone Blind
Natalie Haynes
Stone Blind is @officialnhaynes newest novel featuring characters based on Greek mythology. Learn about her inspiration for the book on the newest LAPL blog. 🔗 https://t.co/ocqv9nzOfu https://t.co/zk0bnwG0jH
Hardcover, 2023
$30.00$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Bad Mexicans: Race, Empire, and Revolution in the Borderlands
Kelly Lytle Hernández
We are reading "Bad Mexicans: Race, Empire, and Revolution in the Borderlands" by @klytlehernandez: https://t.co/Hja8auhXlX https://t.co/hLRPOLMLmB
Paperback, 2023
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Three O'Clock in the Morning
Gianrico Carofiglio
Join the celebrated Italian author Gianrico Carofiglio as he presents his most recent book Three O'clock in the Morning. 🗓 October 19, 1 pm 📺 http://lapl.me/vIkmsaJ https://t.co/Ha2wVu5gZa
Paperback, 2022
$15.99$7.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Love and Rockets: New Stories No. 6
Gilbert Hernandez
An event 40 years in the making! We are pleased to present Jaime, Gilbert and Mario Hernandez aka Los Bros Hernandez in conversation with actor and comedian Chris Estrada, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Love and Rockets. 🗓 September 29, 4 pm 📺 https://t.co/UnAhmKyRgc https://t.co/wpethOb18b
Paperback, 2013
$14.99$7.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Solito: A Read with Jenna Pick: A Memoir
Javier Zamora
.@jzsalvipoet recently won a Los Angeles Times Book Prize for "Solito: A Memoir." Watch his presentation and intimate conversation moderated by author and journalist @cmtamacas: https://t.co/ZRUGz8Fpc7 https://t.co/c4NjuFd7WL
Paperback, 2023
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Ordinary Monsters
J. M. Miro
Ordinary Monsters is the new novel by J.M. Miro and he recently talked about his inspiration for the story with Daryl Maxwell for our LAPL Blog. 🔗 https://t.co/8kcmI7pI1f https://t.co/NHoxBm5tl5
Paperback, 2023
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Librarian: Gepunktetes A5 Notizbuch oder Heft für Bibliothekare
Pm Books
Join 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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The Monster of Elendhaven
Jennifer Giesbrecht
We are reading The Monster of Elendhaven by Jennifer Giesbrecht: https://t.co/0eb22GoTne https://t.co/ZWHG2BMQwd
Hardcover, 2019
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
National Geographic Kids Puzzle Book: On the Go
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids engages young learners with full-text magazines, books, videos, and images. Students can explore science, animals, technology, cultures, and history with just a few clicks. Access anytime with a #LAPL card: https://t.co/LnGweTbzMk https://t.co/KVHy4cBgtC
Paperback, 2021
$6.99$3.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book