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About Crissi Langwell

Petaluma local, blended family mom to three teens, and author of a bunch of books. Crissi started blogging for the Press Democrat with Santa Rosa Mom in 2009. Now she continues with The Village, a place for families. Visit Crissi's author website at crissilangwell.com.

Book review: ‘The Sea of Tranquility,’ by Katja Millay

I’m not exactly crushing on The Sea of Tranquility, a novel by Katja Millay. However, I did enjoy reading it enough that I finished it in just a few days. And it’s a long book.

By | September 15th, 2016|0 Comments

Book review: ‘Hell’s Children’ by John L. Monk

Sometimes a book is so good, you don’t want it to end. And when it does, you go through a bit of a mourning period. This is a strange sentiment I’m feeling for a book titled Hell’s Children, but it’s where I’m at right now.

By | September 15th, 2016|0 Comments

Reflective poetry in ‘Looking Glass Heart’

Petaluma author, Sandra Anfang, has released her latest poetry book, "Looking Glass Heart," and is holding a book release party on July 12 as part of the Rivertown Poets series at Aqus Café in Petaluma.

By | June 15th, 2016|0 Comments

Get your Peter Pan fix with ‘The Neverland Wars’

Making her debut as a novelist, author Audrey Greathouse is coming to Barnes and Noble in Santa Rosa on July 20 at 6 p.m. as part of her book tour for “The Neverland Wars.”

By | June 15th, 2016|0 Comments

Tim Jollymore debuts “The Advent of Elizabeth” this Sunday

Bay Area writer Tim Jollymore will debut his third novel, “The Advent of Elizabeth,” at Copperfield's in Montgomery Village, Saturday, June 5.

By | June 1st, 2016|0 Comments

8 books your mom will love on Mother’s Day

What better way to show your mom how much you appreciate her than with the perfect book? Here are 8 books your mom will love.

By | April 27th, 2016|0 Comments

Book lovers unite for Independent Bookstore Day

This Saturday, April 30, 400 bookstores across the US are taking part in this year’s Independent Bookstore Day.

By | April 25th, 2016|0 Comments

A tale of two Mendocino County logging towns

Author Kathleen M. Nevin shares the story of logging history in Mendocino County in “Newport and Kibesillah — A Tale of Two Mendocino County Coastal Logging Towns.” The book details the history of Newport and Kibesillah, two towns nestled between Fort Bragg and Westport, and the lives of the residents [...]

By | April 21st, 2016|0 Comments

Set in Santa Rosa, “The Drake Equation” to release in May

Author Bart King, a Sonoma County native, is gearing up to for the release of his debut novel, “The Drake Equation.” Published by Disney Hyperion, this middle grade novel is set in a fictionalized version of Santa Rosa, bearing resemblance to King’s hometown of Sebastopol. The story follows Noah Grow, [...]

By | April 21st, 2016|0 Comments

Children’s book series finds magic in old socks

Jarod and Tommy’s story continues in "Vessel of Safety: Book Six," when the teens must fight to protect a ring that can control the demons of the world.

By | April 1st, 2016|0 Comments