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Book People

The local book scene according to Sara Peyton

Book Festival Schedule Announced

Saturday, at 10:35 by

The Tenth Annual Sonoma County Book Festival, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 in Old Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa. The theme of this year’s Festival is “Bounty of the County – Local and Sustainable Literary Arts.” As always, the Festival is free and has attractions for all ages. In the Forum Room of the main branch of the Sonoma County Library, there will be readings and panels. Gaye LeBaron will host a panel on Sonoma County history. Another… Read More »

What We’re Reading

Saturday, at 9:52 by

Looking for something to read on the beach or take on your next trip? Check out these popular reads according to Copperfield’s Books. “The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society: A Novel,” by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows. A novel in letters describing life on the Channel Islands during German occupation. “The Elegance of the Hedgehog: A Novel,” by Muriel Barbery. A Parisian apartment building is the setting for ruminations on beauty and life by the 54-year-old woman… Read More »

What We’re Reading

Tuesday, at 8:41 by

Here are last week’s local bestsellers according to Copperfield’s Books: The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society: A Novel, by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows. A novel in letters describing life on the Channel Islands during German occupation. The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel, by Garth Stein. Dog gleans wisdom from the topsy-turvy life of his race car-driving master. New Moon: A Novel, by Stephenie Meyer. Book Two in the Twilight series. Olive Kitteridge: Stories,… Read More »