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Category Archives: Books
Book Collections Continue on Wednesdays
As residents continue to clean out their libraries, those books can still be donated on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Palisades Library, 861 Alma Real. Books may be donated beginning on February 14 and on every … Continue reading
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‘The Polar Express’ Christmas Classic Nears 40
(Editor’s note: CTN received a December 22 email from Bob Vickrey, who wrote: “In keeping with the Holiday spirit, I’m sending along a story I wrote about the publication of the magical Christmas story The Polar Express which our … Continue reading
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Streetlights Parallel the History of L.A. in “Electric Moons”
India Mandelkern, who grew up in the Palisades, has written a new book Electric Moons: A Social History of the Street Lighting in Los Angeles. “Believe it or not there are or different street lights designs in Los Angeles than … Continue reading
Book Sales May Return: Help Needed
Committed volunteers are needed to help Friends of the Palisades Library resume its book sales in 2024. The money made from the sales helps support the Palisades Branch Library. Volunteers are needed to receive and sort books donations at least … Continue reading
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Pacific Palisades Library Programing: Eclipse and Painting and Play
ANNULAR ECLIPSE – LOOK TO THE SKIES: On Saturday, October 14 at 9 a.m. come to the Palisades Library parking lot, 861 Alma Real, to view an annular eclipse. An annular eclipse happens when the Moon is lined up … Continue reading
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A New Book Teaches How to Be Fluent in Bear Talk
A new book How to Talk Like a Bear, written by Palisadian Charlie Grandy, will offer tips on how to speak bear. Grandy will read and sign his book at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, at Loomey’s Toys, 833 … Continue reading
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Palisades Sole Bookstore to Close this Month
Jeff Ridgway, owner of Pacific Palisades only bookstore, will close his shop at the end of the month. Books are on sale: the entire selection is half off. Bookcases are also for sale at the store located at 15326 Antioch … Continue reading
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“Flipping Boxcars,” a New Novel by Cedric The Entertainer and Alan Eisenstock
“Flipping Boxcars,” a novel by Cedric Kyles (aka Cedric The Entertainer) coauthored with Palisadian Alan Eisenstock, is available on Amazon, starting September 12 click here. “It’s a crime novel,” Eisenstock said, and explained the book centers on Cedric’s actual … Continue reading
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Save Our Town’s Bookstore
Steven and I wandered by Collection, Antiques and Books last week (15326 Antioch). It’s been a while and we again were amazed at the depth of books owner Jeff Ridgeway carries. I came away with a pile of children’s books … Continue reading
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Sharing a Life with Mary and Books
(A NOTE FROM BILL BRUNS: Chuck Rapoport and I have been friends since late October 1967, when we worked as a reporter/photographer team to help produce a 12-page story in LIFE magazine about Runaway Kids living on the streets in … Continue reading
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