Tag Archives: Los Angeles

“Blackbird”

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Victoria Waddle

     Blackbird by Anna Carey OK, yes, you have read this sort of story before, and you‘ve seen it in movies. Someone with amnesia wakes up. Without a memory, that person has to piece his or her life together … Continue reading →

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Adult Books for Teens: Biography: “The Los Angeles Diaries”

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Victoria Waddle

  The Los Angeles Diaries: A Memoir by James Brown James Brown begins with that phenomenon of nature that all of us here in the Inland Empire know: the Santa Ana winds. We’ve seen the uprooted trees and downed powerlines … Continue reading →

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Adult Books for Teens; “It Calls You Back”

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

   It Calls You Back by Luis J. Rodriguez Many students know about Luis J. Rodriguez’s memoir Always Running: La Vida Loca: Gang Days in LA. We have multiple copies in the library as it has remained popular. From my … Continue reading →

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Adult Books for Teens: “Damage Control”

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Damage Control by Denise Hamilton Addicted to Adderall in an effort to keep her edge over the competition, Maggie Silver works at the public relations firm The Blair Company. The Blair Company, based in Los Angeles, has all the A-list … Continue reading →

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“Legend”

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Victoria Waddle

Legend by Marie Lu  The moment that Day, street rebel against the Republic, saves June, a young and brilliant soldier of the Republic, from an illegal Skiz fight, we know the two are destined to walk the same path. As … Continue reading →

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