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Book Cover for: Loving Frank, Nancy Horan

Loving Frank

Nancy Horan
OC Public LibrariesOC Public Libraries

#ASliceofLiteraryOrange presents Author #NancyHoran Jul 11 at 6:30 pm Nancy Horan is the author of New York Times bestseller, Loving Frank. Norma Hertzog Community Center More information at https://t.co/adgAYVIMm8 #OCPL #OCPublicLibraries #OrangeCounty https://t.co/7MNkgNwXbP

Paperback, 2008

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Loving Frank, Nancy Horan

Loving Frank

Nancy Horan
OC Public LibrariesOC Public Libraries

#ASliceofLiteraryOrange presents Author #NancyHoran Jul 11 at 6:30 pm Nancy Horan is the author of New York Times bestseller, Loving Frank. Norma Hertzog Community Center More information at https://t.co/adgAYVIMm8 #OCPL #OCPublicLibraries #OrangeCounty https://t.co/UKMAnOD7i6

Paperback, 2008

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Circus at the End of the Sea, Lori R. Snyder

The Circus at the End of the Sea

Lori R. Snyder
OC Public LibrariesOC Public Libraries

Join us at Tustin Library for an author visit with local children's authors Lori R. Snyder, the author of "The Circus at the End of the Sea", & Tracy Badua, the author of "Freddie vs. the Family Curse." 10/25 at 4pm More info. https://t.co/4n7NJcfeKG #ocpubliclibraries #tustin https://t.co/UGc4fkAnrW

Paperback, 2022

$7.99$3.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: In Five Years, Rebecca Serle

In Five Years

Rebecca Serle
OC Public LibrariesOC Public Libraries

In celebration of our 100th Anniversary, we are sharing OC voices with their favorite books. Marge Bitetti is an author and registered researcher with the United States National Archives. Her favorite book is "In Five Years" by Rebecca Serle. #OCPL100 #OCPLcentennial https://t.co/zxbE4k5Urs

Paperback, 2021

$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Fortunes of Jaded Women, Carolyn Huynh

The Fortunes of Jaded Women

Carolyn Huynh
OC Public LibrariesOC Public Libraries

Join us for a conversation with local author Carolyn Huynh as we discuss her debut novel, The Fortunes of Jaded Women, set in Orange County's Little Saigon Community. Saturday, May 6 2-3pm #ocpl #ocpubliclibraries #westminster #orangecounty https://t.co/USAEEAQUWp

Paperback, 2023

$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood, Marjane Satrapi

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

Marjane Satrapi
OC Public LibrariesOC Public Libraries

In celebration of our 100th Anniversary, we are sharing OC voices with their favorite books. Roxanne Varzi is a writer, anthropologist, filmmaker, and a professor at UC Irvine. Her favorite book is "Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood" by Marjane Satrapi. #OCPL100 https://t.co/nJVe6VxfIJ

Paperback, 2004

$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Loving Frank, Nancy Horan

Loving Frank

Nancy Horan
OC Public LibrariesOC Public Libraries

#ASliceofLiteraryOrange presents Author #NancyHoran Jul 11 at 6:30 pm Nancy Horan is the author of New York Times bestseller, Loving Frank. Norma Hertzog Community Center More information at https://t.co/adgAYVIMm8 #OCPL #OCPublicLibraries #OrangeCounty https://t.co/1Fl0jGNvbl

Paperback, 2008

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Foundation, Isaac Asimov

Foundation

Isaac Asimov
OC Public LibrariesOC Public Libraries

In celebration of our 100th Anniversary, we are sharing OC voices with their favorite books. Guy Ball is a technical writer, historian, & author of three Arcadia Publishing books about OC history. His favorite book is the "Foundation Trilogy" by Isaac Asimov. #OCPL100 https://t.co/TC5kCYeO9B

Paperback, Mass Market, 1991

$10.00$5.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Odder: The Novel, Katherine Applegate

Odder: The Novel

Katherine Applegate
OC Public LibrariesOC Public Libraries

#Katherine Applegate is the #1 NYTimes-bestselling author of beloved and award-winning books for young readers, including Home of the Brave, Crenshaw, Odder and The One and Only Ivan. Complimentary copies of the book available, while supplies last. Early arrival suggested. https://t.co/qYp9TaDq6y

Hardcover, 2022

$16.99$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Orchid Thief, Susan Orlean

The Orchid Thief

Susan Orlean
OC Public LibrariesOC Public Libraries

Meet Author Susan Orlean Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30 pm SUSAN ORLEAN is a journalist, television writer, and bestselling author of The Orchid Thief and The Library Book. Early arrival suggested. (714) 566-3065 or ocpl.programs@occr.ocgov.com #ocpubliclibraries #literaryorange https://t.co/F7URY1x0TA

Paperback, 2000

$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book