OC Public Libraries Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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Loving Frank
Nancy Horan
#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
Loving Frank
Nancy Horan
#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
The Circus at the End of the Sea
Lori R. Snyder
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
In Five Years
Rebecca Serle
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
The Fortunes of Jaded Women
Carolyn Huynh
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
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
Marjane Satrapi
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
Loving Frank
Nancy Horan
#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
Foundation
Isaac Asimov
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
Odder: The Novel
Katherine Applegate
#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
The Orchid Thief
Susan Orlean
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