Poway Library • Saturday, September 23 • 2 p.m.
Scott Turner is the co-author of the new 5th edition of San Diego's "hiking bible," Afoot and Afield: San Diego County. From 2014-2017, this avid hiker, backpacker, photographer, and writer re-hiked the entirety of the 4th edition of Jerry Schad's classic to update and revise the existing text while adding 50 brand new hikes.
For more information, please call (858) 513-2900.
Vista Library • Saturday, September 30 • 1 p.m.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Vista Library is proud to present a panel of award-winning Latina authors: Roxanne Ocampo, Maritere Rodriguez, Natalie Torres-Haddad, Elva Leon, and Yahaira Florentino. The authors will discuss a variety of topics including how to self-publish, what to avoid, and the mechanics of book writing.
For more information, please call (760) 643-5100.
Lemon Grove Library • Saturday, September 30 • 2-3 p.m.
Bestselling author T. Jefferson Parker will read from his new novel, The Room of White Fire, a fascinating political thriller that follows the deadly chase of a tormented war veteran.
For more information, please contact the hosting branch library.
Poway Library • Saturday, October 7 • 2 p.m.
Duane Trombly, an active member of the Canyoneers program at the San Diego Natural History Museum, will share the hidden wonders of San Diego County's outdoor areas in a program based on the new book Coast to Cactus: The Canyoneer Trail Guide to San Diego Outdoors.
For more information, please call (858) 513-2900.
Imperial Beach Library • Saturday, October 14 • 10 a.m.
Local author Laura McNeal will speak about The Practice House at the Imperial Beach Library's Books & Coffee Club. Books will be available to purchase from the author.
For more information, please call (619) 424-6981.
Fallbrook Library • Tuesday, October 17 • 6 p.m.
Alberto Ramirez was born in East Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA with a degree in English. He has contributed work to Westwind Journal of the Arts and Angel City Review. Everything That Could Not Happen Will Happen Now is his first novel.
For more information, please call (760) 731-4650.
Vista Library • Thursday, October 19 • 6 p.m.
Jeanette Chaffee will talk about her survival of a midair explosion on TWA Flight 840 when a terrorist bomb exploded less than 14 feet from her. She will also discuss her book, Extravagant Graces: 23 Inspiring Stories of Facing Impossible Odds. A book signing will follow.
For more information, please call (760) 643-5100.