Category Archives: Books

Access Books Supported by Palisades Rotary

When Claudia Magana first volunteered with Access Books more than 20 years ago, she never envisioned that in the future, she would accept a $5,000 check from the Palisades Rotary for the nonprofit. That check was presented at a June … Continue reading

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“All I Need to Know I Learned from My College Bar”

Paseo Miramar resident Adam Lorenzo has written a witty and amusing book All I Need to Know I Learned from My College Bar, which might make the perfect gift for someone headed to college – or even someone who just … Continue reading

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Summer Creative Writing Contest 2023 Opens

If your kids are bored, or even if they aren’t, give them a challenge these next two months. Write something longer than a text message. LOL The annual summer creative writing contest sponsored by the Palisades Friends of the Library … Continue reading

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Stuntwoman Diane Peterson Entertained Palisades Rotary

Stuntwoman Diane Peterson was a luncheon Rotary speaker at Modo Mio restaurant. She was asked, “How much would you charge to go through that glass window?” “Five thousand,” she said immediately. Peterson’s journey from actress to stuntwoman to author provided … Continue reading

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Book Review—”The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece”

In the first chapter of Tom Hanks’ book The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece, we’re introduced to writer Joe Shaw and a famous movie producer Bill Johnson. The producer asks Shaw “What films do you hate—walk out of? … Continue reading

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Award-Winning Author Cauffiel to Sign Book at Collections on Antioch

  New York Times bestselling author Lowell Cauffiel will read and sign copies of his latest hardcover, Below the Line: A Hollywood Crime Novel, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, at Collections Antiques and Books. The event is free … Continue reading

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The Mystery Happens in Venice, But Will Be Discussed Here

  The next meeting of the Mysterious Book Club, a group of readers who love mystery and suspense, will be at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16 at the Palisades Library Community Room, 861 Alma Real. The group is reading … Continue reading

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SHARK! Author Coming to Palisades Library

If you have children in grades k-3, or grandchildren in that age bracket, mark your calendar for 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10. Barbara Birenbaum, the adult Palisade Branch Librarian wrote on May 4, “We have a last minute very … Continue reading

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Two Exciting Speakers Slated for Pacific Palisades on Tuesday

    Optimist Club Welcomes Dr. Ericka Gair Dr. Ericka Gair, who joined the Pacific Palisades Medical Group in 2021, will be the speaker for the Optimist Club that will meet at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, at Janes … Continue reading

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Free Copy of a Book that Won National Book Award Book

The Los Angeles Public Library is urging patrons to take part in the National Endowment for the Arts “Big Read.” The selection this year is “Interior Chinatown” by Charles Yu and there will be free copies available at the Palisades … Continue reading

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