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SUMMARY:An Evening with Beatriz Williams
DESCRIPTION:The Coronado Public Library welcomes Beatriz Williams\, New York Times and internationally bestselling author\, for a talk and book signing featuring her latest novel\, Under the Stars. Known for her richly detailed and emotionally resonant historical fiction\, Williams has captivated readers around the world with nineteen acclaimed novels\, including collaborations with authors Karen White and Lauren Willig. Her newest novel is a timeless epic of mothers and daughters\, of love lost and found\, and of the truths that echo down generations. Set against the backdrop of a harrowing real-life disaster from the dawn of the steamship era\, the story follows the intertwined destinies of three women whose lives converge across centuries—uncovering a tangled legacy of family secrets in modern-day New England. \nA book-signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come\, first-served\, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of Under the Stars through Warwick’s bookstore. Please visit www.warwicks.com/williams-2025-reserved-seat or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information. \n\nAbout Under the Stars \nWhen a daughter and her famous mother return to Winthrop Island to confront their complicated past\, they discover a secret trove of paintings that connect them to a mysterious woman who vanished on a luxury steamship two centuries earlier. \nAudrey Fisher has struggled all her life to emerge from the shadow of her famous mother by forging a career as a world-class chef. Meredith Fisher’s glamorous screen persona disguises the trauma of the tragic accident that haunts her dreams. Neither woman wants to return to the New England island they left behind and its complicated emotional ties\, but Meredith has one last chance to sober up and salvage her big comeback\, and where else but discreet\, moneyed Winthrop Island can a famous actress spend the summer without the intrusion of other people? Until Audrey discovers an old wooden chest among the belongings of her estranged bartender father\, Mike Kennedy\, and the astonishing contents draw the women deep into Winthrop’s past and its many secrets… attracting the interest of their handsome neighbor\, Sedge Peabody. How did a trove of paintings from one of America’s greatest artists wind up in the cellar of the Mohegan Inn? And who is the mysterious woman portrayed on every canvas? \nOn a stormy November night in 1846\, Providence Dare flees Boston and boards the luxury steamship Atlantic one step ahead of the law… or so she believes. But when a catastrophic accident leaves the ship at the mercy of a mighty gale\, Providence finds herself trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the one man who knows her real identity—the detective investigating the suspicious death of her employer\, the painter Henry Irving. As the Atlantic fights for her life and the rocky shore of Winthrop Island edges closer\, a desperate Providence searches for her chance to escape… before the sea swallows her without a trace. \n  \nAbout Beatriz Williams \nBeatriz Williams is the New York Times\, USA Today\, and internationally bestselling author of Husbands and Lovers\, The Summer Wives\, The Secret Life of Violet Grant\, A Hundred Summers\, the Wicked City series\, and several other works of historical fiction\, including five novels in collaboration with fellow bestselling authors Karen White and Lauren Willig. A graduate of Stanford University with an MBA in Finance from Columbia University\, Beatriz worked as a communications and corporate strategy consultant in New York and London before her first novel was published in 2012. Beatriz’s books have won numerous awards\, have been translated into more than a dozen languages\, and appear regularly in bestseller lists around the world. \nBorn in Seattle\, Washington\, Beatriz now lives near the Connecticut shore with her husband and four children\, where she divides her time between writing and laundry.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/an-evening-with-beatriz-williams/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T190000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Clare Leslie Hall
DESCRIPTION:The Coronado Public Library\, in partnership with Warwick’s\, is proud to host bestselling author Clare Leslie Hall. She’ll discuss her new novel Broken Country — her U.S. debut and a Reese’s Book Club pick — in conversation with Jason Blitman. A celebrated journalist and novelist\, her latest work is a sweeping love story with the pace and twists of a thriller full of simmering passion\, impossible choices\, and explosive consequences that toggles between the past and present to explore the far-reaching legacy of first love. \nA book-signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come\, first-served\, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of Broken Country through Warwick’s bookstore. Please visit https://www.warwicks.com/clare-leslie-hall-2025-reserved-seat or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information. \n\nAbout Broken Country \nBeth and her gentle\, kind husband Frank are happily married\, but their relationship relies on the past staying buried. But when Beth’s brother-in-law shoots a dog going after their sheep\, Beth doesn’t realize that the gunshot will alter the course of their lives. For the dog belonged to none other than Gabriel Wolfe\, the man Beth loved as a teenager — the man who broke her heart years ago. Gabriel has returned to the village with his young son Leo\, a boy who reminds Beth very much of her own son\, who died in a tragic accident. \nAs Beth is pulled back into Gabriel’s life\, tensions around the village rise and dangerous secrets and jealousies from the past resurface\, this time with deadly consequences. Beth is forced to make a choice between the woman she once was\, and the woman she has become. \nAbout Clare Leslie Hall \nClare Leslie Hall is a novelist and journalist. She published two domestic noir novels Him and Mine under the name Clare Empson and has turned to book group fiction with her third novel Broken Country. \nBroken Country is set to be published in over 30 territories and\, since UK and US publication\, is a Sunday Times and New York Times Bestseller. It was also Reese’s Book Club Pick and Fearne Cotton’s The Happy Place Book Club pick for March 2025. It has been optioned by 3000 pictures with Hello Sunshine producing. \nAbout Jason Bittman \nJason Blitman is an arts professional who currently hosts and produces the podcast Gays Reading. Recent guests include Ann Patchett\, Dylan Mulvaney\, Jonathan Adler\, Kaveh Akbar\, Rumaan Alam\, Dolly Alderton\, Margaret Cho\, Roxane Gay\, TJ Klune\, Nnedi Okorafor\, Torrey Peters\, Elif Shafak\, and many more. As an arts and culture producer\, Jason produced two seasons of the Books That Changed My Life Festival for JCC Manhattan and the Palm Springs Readers’ Festival in Palm Springs. Jason is also a theatre director and producer currently working on projects around Southern California.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/an-evening-with-clare-leslie-hall/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community,education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161831
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SUMMARY:Strega Nonna Pasta Party
DESCRIPTION:Strega Nonna turns 50 this year\, so we are throwing her a pasta party! Complete with a reading of the beloved children’s book Strega Nonna\, a magic pasta pot\, and pasta for all!
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/strega-nonna-pasta-party/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,education,kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T200000
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SUMMARY:Write Your Story: The Hero’s Journey
DESCRIPTION:The Coronado Public Library and the San Diego Writers Festival will host a series of writing workshops this fall. Each focusing on a different topic\, writers both new and experienced will find new strategies to hone their craft. Writers who attend a workshop will have the opportunity to have the entry fee waived if they choose to participate in Acorn Publishing Debut Author contest (details available here.) \nIn this month’s course\, Holly Kammier will take you deep into the timeless structure of the hero’s journey. You’ll learn: \n\nThe six essential characteristics every hero needs to forge a powerful emotional connection with readers.\nHow to identify and develop a winning theme.\nThe interlocking plot beats every protagonist must take to keep your story driving forward and your audience glued to the page (or screen).\n\nWhether you write fiction\, memoir\, or screenplays\, these strategies will help you elevate your work from good to unforgettable. \nThis event will take place via zoom. Register here to receive the Zoom link for this event. \n\nHolly Kammier is the co-founder and acquisitions editor of Acorn Publishing\, the largest publishing imprint in San Diego and one of California’s leading hybrid publishers. Named 2025 Publisher of the Year by the San Diego Writers Festival and 2024 Chrysalis BREW Project Publisher of the Year\, Acorn boasts a diverse catalogue of award-winning and bestselling titles across genres. \nHolly is also the author of Kingston Court\, Choosing Hope\, and Lost Girl: A Shelby Day Novel. Her essay All-American Girl was honored by the International Memoir Writers Association and performed at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. A UCLA honors graduate with a background in journalism\, Holly has worked at KCAL Los Angeles and CNN Washington\, D.C. She serves as Publishing Director for the San Diego Writers Festival and is a faculty member at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference. Holly lives in her hometown of San Diego\, where she enjoys spending time with family and friends.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/write-your-story-the-heros-journey/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,education,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251023T203000
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SUMMARY:Catch People Doing Things Right: How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads
DESCRIPTION:Ken Blanchard is recognized as one of the most influential and compassionate leadership experts in the world. On Thursday\, October 23\, Martha C. Lawrence will share her newly released book Catch People Doing Things Right: How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads in conversation with local bestselling author and personal wellness expert\, Ken Druck. Lawrence worked with Blanchard for many years and shares how his philosophies have impacted thought leadership and management in companies worldwide. \nLimited reserved seating is available with the pre-purchase of a book through Bay Books Coronado. To reserve your copy\, call 619-435-0070. \nCopies of the book will be available for sale by Bay Books Coronado. A signing will follow the event. \n\nAbout the Book \nThis candid and heartwarming biography tells the story of Ken Blanchard\, the bestselling author\, speaker\, and legendary business consultant whose revolutionary leadership philosophy has helped transform the world’s approach to management. \nPart business biography\, part human interest story\, the book reveals how Blanchard’s focus on empathy\, service\, and recognition changed how companies lead\, build culture\, and develop people\, transforming workplaces across the globe. \n  \nAbout the Author \nMartha Lawrence is a veteran book editor and the executive editor at Blanchard\, where she has worked side-by-side with Ken Blanchard for over two decades. She’s also the author of an award-nominated mystery series and a passionate advocate for leading with kindness and purpose.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/catch-people-doing-things-right-how-ken-blanchard-changed-the-way-the-world-leads/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,education,entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T190000
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SUMMARY:Scooby Doo Halloween Mystery
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nSolve the Mystery of the Library Ghost with Scooby Doo and the Gang! A ghost has trapped the Mystery Gang inside the library’s books — can you crack the clues and set them free? Wander through the stacks\, uncover hidden hints\, and match each character to their story at this special after hours library event. Recommended for ages 5+ \nThis program is made possible by the Friends of the Coronado Public Library.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/scooby-doo-halloween-mystery/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,entertainment,family,holiday,kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161831
CREATED:20251104T011052Z
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SUMMARY:Write Your Story: Networking and Marketing for Introverts
DESCRIPTION:The Coronado Public Library and the San Diego Writers Festival will host a series of writing workshops this fall. Each focused on a different topic\, writers both new and experienced will find new strategies to hone their craft. Writers who attend a workshop will have the opportunity to have the entry fee waived if they choose to participate in Acorn Publishing Debut Author contest (details available here.) \n \nThis month\, attendees will learn tips to help get the word out on their work. From first to final draft\, a writer works with a very select few individuals. All that changes as you near publication\, and beyond. As a writer you now must market your work\, and yourself. That’s a tough job. It can be even tougher when you’re an introvert. In this workshop you’ll learn your introvert type\, and the natural abilities that come with that type. We’ll talk about how to use those hidden skills to grow your network and readership in a way that feels natural and comfortable. Extroverts welcome! \nThis event will take place via Zoom. Register below to receive the Zoom link for this event. \n\nDennis K. Crosby is an award-winning author\, speaker\, and workshop leader with an MFA in Creative Writing. Since 2020 he has published three urban fantasy novels and fifteen short stories found in various anthologies including Weird Tales Magazine #370. He’s been a panelist and moderator at WonderCon\, Comic-Con International\, Nebula\, and StokerCon 2024 where he also served as Co-Chair. In March 2025 he was awarded the Jonathan Maberry Inspiring Teens Award from the Creative Writing Club at Canyon Crest Academy. For more about Dennis\, including interviews and podcast episodes in which he is featured\, visit www.denniskcrosby.com.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/write-your-story-networking-and-marketing-for-introverts/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,education,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161831
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SUMMARY:Musical Storytime Takeover with Nightingale Music
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a special storytime takeover by Nightingale Music! We’ll play with lollipop drums\, rainbow scarves\, tambourines\, maracas and more. Marvin the Monkey will come by and teach us the major scale and we’ll learn to stomp and dance like the elephants in the jungle. We’ll pop bubbles to the beat and have a guitar time sing-a-long. For ages 0-5 and their favorite adult. \nNightingale Music classes bring out your child’s natural ability for music and creates a relaxed\, playful environment for learning\, so don’t miss the fun Tuesday\, November 18 at 11 am. \nToddler storytime will resume as normal after this fun takeover.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/musical-storytime-takeover-with-nightingale-music-2/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,kids,music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T150000
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SUMMARY:Holiday book and gift sale
DESCRIPTION:FALL FUNDRAISER 🍂\nHoliday Books & Gift Sale \nFind pre-loved books for children and adults\, plus coffee table books\, DVDs\, holiday cards\, Christmas books\, and unique gift items — perfect for thoughtful\, sustainable holiday shopping. All proceeds support Library programs — visit CoronadoFOL.org to learn more about how we help our beloved Coronado Public Library. \nFamily and Member Corner! Enjoy face painting and fun activities for young readers while you browse. The Friends of the Coronado Public Library are also hosting a special book signing with Eric Wolfinger in celebration of his latest work\, The Blue Food Cookbook (book signing 12-1 pm). \nCredit and debit cards preferred. Please bring your own bags. \nEvent will be canceled in the event of rain.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/holiday-book-and-gift-sale/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community,holiday,shopping
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251122T160000
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SUMMARY:"Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking" with Pyet Despain
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring afternoon with Pyet DeSpain\, winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef and author of the debut cookbook Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking. Pyet will share how her heritage infuses every recipe with tradition\, resilience\, and deep respect for the earth\, weaving together stories\, flavors\, and ancestral wisdom. DeSpain won’t be the only award winning chef in attendance at this event as she will be in conversation with Masterchef winner Claudia Sandoval! \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come\, first-served\, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking through Adventure’s by the Book. Please visit adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/despain-pyet-11-22-25/ for more information.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/rooted-in-fire-a-celebration-of-native-american-and-mexican-cooking-with-pyet-despain/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community,education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T120000
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SUMMARY:Best of the Best Book Club: "There\, There" by Tommy Orange
DESCRIPTION:The Coronado Public Library’s Best of the Best Book Club meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss books that have won major awards. \nFor our October meeting\, we will discuss the 2018 National Book Critics Circle Award winner There\, There by Tommy Orange\, a wondrous and shattering novel that follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow\, all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize. \nPlace this title on hold via our online catalog\, or check out the e-book through the CloudLibrary app. \nAbout There\, There \nAmong them is Jacquie Red Feather\, newly sober and trying to make it back to the family she left behind. Dene Oxendene\, pulling his life together after his uncle’s death and working at the powwow to honor his memory. Fourteen-year-old Orvil\, coming to perform traditional dance for the very first time. They converge and collide on one fateful day at the Big Oakland Powwow and together this chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native American — grappling with a complex and painful history\, with an inheritance of beauty and spirituality\, with communion and sacrifice and heroism \nA book with “so much jangling energy and brings so much news from a distinct corner of American life that it’s a revelation” (The New York Times). It is fierce\, funny\, suspenseful\, and impossible to put down — full of poetry and rage\, exploding onto the page with urgency and force. There There is at once poignant and unflinching\, utterly contemporary and truly unforgettable.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/best-of-the-best-book-club-there-there-by-tommy-orange/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community,meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T120000
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SUMMARY:Inside the Hanoi Hilton: The Story of POW Doug Hegdahl
DESCRIPTION:The Coronado Public Library and Historical Association invites you to a virtual event on Wednesday\, Dec. 3 as Marc Leepson\, the author of the best-selling book\, The Unlikely War Hero: A Vietnam War POW’s Story of Courage and Resilience in the Hanoi Hilton\, discusses the amazing Vietnam War story of Doug Hegdahl\, the youngest and lowest-ranking POW captured in North Vietnam and held in Hanoi. \nThis event will take place via Zoom. Register through the “Register Now” button below to receive the Zoom link for this event. \nRegister Now \n“What a strange\, fascinating\, and ultimately powerful account of one man’s endurance of life as a POW during the American war in Vietnam . . . This book\, I believe\, will stand the test of time as one of the finest nonfiction narratives to emerge from the Vietnam War.” —Tim O’Brien\, author of The Things They Carried\n \n \nJournalist and historian Marc Leepson is the author of eleven books\, including four biographies: What So Proudly We Hailed: Francis Scott Key\, A Life; Lafayette: Idealist General; The Ballad of the Green Beret; and The Unlikely War Hero. A former staff writer for Congressional Quarterly in Washington\, D.C.\, he written for many newspapers and magazines\, and the Encyclopedia Britannic\, and has been interviewed many times on radio and television\, including on The Today Show\, Discovery Channel\, The History Channel\, All Things Considered\, Morning Edition\, and The BBC NewsHour. He is Senior Writer\, Arts Editor and columnist for The VVA Veteran\, the magazine published by Vietnam Veterans of America\, and taught U.S. history at Laurel Ridge Community College in Warrenton\, Va. from 2008-15. \nMarc Leepson graduated from George Washington University in 1967. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1967-69\, including a year in the Vietnam War\, he received his honorable discharge and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in history from George Washington in 1971. He lives in Loudoun County\, Virginia.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/inside-the-hanoi-hilton-the-story-of-pow-doug-hegdahl/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,history,lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T120000
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SUMMARY:Santa Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Bring your littles ones for a special Santa Storytime! Join Santa for a story followed by a photo meet and greet opportunity with the big guy himself.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/santa-storytime-2/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,holiday,kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T150000
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SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club: "Playing for the Ashes"
DESCRIPTION:The Coronado Public Library’s Mystery Book club meets regularly on the third Monday of each month. Receive reminder emails about our meeting by registering. Registration is encouraged but not required. \n \nThis month we will be discussing Playing for the Ashes by Elizabeth George. Check out the book in print from the Coronado Library catalog by clicking here\, or ebook and e-audiobook format by checking the catalogs of your Libby and CloudLibrary apps.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/mystery-book-club-playing-for-the-ashes/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community,education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T120000
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SUMMARY:Best of the Best Book Club: "A Psalm for the Wild-Built" by Becky Chambers
DESCRIPTION:The Coronado Public Library’s Best of the Best Book Club meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss books that have won major awards. Please note the different date this month due to the holiday. \nFor our December meeting\, we will discuss the 2022 Hugo Award winner A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers\, a novel that asks us: in a world where people have what they want\, does having more matter? \nPlace this title on hold via our online catalog\, or check out the e-book through the CloudLibrary app. \n \nAbout A Psalm for the Wild-Built \nIt’s been centuries since the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools; centuries since they wandered\, en masse\, into the wilderness\, never to be seen again; centuries since they faded into myth and urban legend. \nOne day\, the life of a tea monk is upended by the arrival of a robot\, there to honor the old promise of checking in. The robot cannot go back until the question of “what do people need?” is answered. \nBut the answer to that question depends on who you ask\, and how. \nThey’re going to need to ask it a lot.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/best-of-the-best-book-club-a-psalm-for-the-wild-built-by-becky-chambers/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community,education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T110000
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SUMMARY:Poetry for the People
DESCRIPTION:This year’s course will feature poems by state poets laureate. The responsibility of a State Poet Laureate is essentially the same as the U.S Poets Laureate\, “…to make public appearances at poetry readings or literary events and to promote awareness of poetry.” 46 states and the District of Columbia have a State Poet Laureate\, most appointed for a one or two-year term. \nThose participating in Poetry For The People XXlll will read selections from these State Poet Laureates and\, most importantly\, are encouraged to bring to the discussions their own insights\, observations and perceptions. Class members’ contributions are a vital part of the class experience. \n\nChuck Kamar received his bachelor’s from Boston State and his master’s from Boston University. He taught for 34 years in the Newton Public Schools\, the last 20 of which were at Newton North High School. In 1998 he won the Paul E. Elicker Award for Excellence in Teaching. \n\nRegister to receive reminder emails for this series. Registration is encouraged\, but not required.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/poetry-for-the-people-10/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community,education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161831
CREATED:20251222T212612Z
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SUMMARY:The Hive of Five: Historical fiction author event
DESCRIPTION:One incredible night\, five New York Times bestselling historical fiction authors. \n \nKate Quinn (The Astral Library)\, Stephanie Dray (Becoming Madam Secretary)\, Kristina McMorris (The Girls of Good Fortune)\, Allison Pataki (It Girl)\, and Madeline Martin (The Secret Book Society) will come together to share the research\, revelations\, and hidden histories that bring their novels to life\, offering readers a rare glimpse into the past through their collective expertise. After their discussion\, a Q&A and book signing will follow. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come\, first-served\, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of the newest release of one of the authors through Adventures by the Book. Please visit https://adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/history-hive-1-8-26/ for more information. \n\nKate Quinn is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction whose work spans ancient Rome\, the Italian Renaissance\, and most recently the 20th century with hits like The Alice Network\, The Huntress\, The Rose Code\, The Diamond Eye\, and The Briar Club. A native of Southern California with degrees in Classical Voice from Boston University\, she now lives in Maryland with her husband and rescue dogs. Her upcoming novel\, The Astral Library (February 2026)\, offers a fantastical adventure inviting readers into a world where books become portals to new lives and limitless possibilities. \n\nStephanie Dray is a New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, and USA Today bestselling author known for richly researched historical novels such as The Women of Chateau Lafayette\, My Dear Hamilton\, and America’s First Daughter. Her award-winning work on the often-overlooked Founding Mothers has been translated into eight languages. Based in Maryland with her husband\, cats\, and a home full of history books\, she recently released Becoming Madam Secretary\, about trailblazing labor secretary Frances Perkins\, and will soon publish A Founding Mother\, an intimate portrait of Abigail Adams timed to the nation’s 250th anniversary. \n\nKristina McMorris is a New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, and USA Today bestselling author of ten historical works\, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday and the international bestseller The Ways We Hide\, a top Target pick of 2022. A recipient of more than twenty national awards and a former television host who began her career at age nine\, she now divides her time between San Diego and Oregon\, where she’s raising two collegiate sons. Her latest novel\, The Girls of Good Fortune\, explores family\, identity\, and buried histories tied to Portland’s mysterious Shanghai Tunnels. \n\nAllison Pataki is a New York Times bestselling author of numerous historical novels—including Finding Margaret Fuller\, The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post\, and The Queen’s Fortune—as well as a memoir and children’s books\, with her work translated into more than 24 languages. A former news writer and producer\, she has contributed to major media outlets and appeared on national television programs. A Yale graduate and certified yoga instructor\, she lives in New York with her family. Her forthcoming novel\, It Girl (March 2026)\, chronicles the dramatic rise of America’s original “It Girl.” \n\nMadeline Martin is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and romance\, including The Booklover’s Library\, The Keeper of Hidden Books\, and The Librarian Spy\, with her novels translated into more than 25 languages. Living in Florida with her family and two spoiled cats\, she credits her love of history to her upbringing as an Army brat in Germany. Her newest release\, The Secret Book Society\, a USA Today bestseller\, transports readers to Victorian London for a tale of a forbidden book club\, dangerous secrets\, and brave women defying convention.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/the-hive-of-5-historical-fiction-author-event/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community,entertainment,lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T200000
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SUMMARY:From Plate to Page: An evening with Jessica Secrest
DESCRIPTION:Coronado Public Library\, in partnership with Warwick’s Bookstore\, welcomes @applesauceandadhd Jessica Secrest as she discusses her new cookbook OF COURSE IT’S GOOD! on Tuesday\, January 13. \nThis event is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Coronado Public Library and a paid ticket is required to enter. Ticket options are: \n\n$10 entry only\n$31.60 for admission for one person and one copy of OF COURSE IT’S GOOD\n$39.83 for admission for two people and one copy of OF COURSE IT’S GOOD\nCheck-in starts/doors open at 6:15 pm. Please print out your tickets or have the QR code available on your phone.\nSeating is first-come\, first served.\n“With Book” ticketholders will receive a paperback copy of OF COURSE IT’S GOOD at check-in.\nAdditional books will be available for purchase at this event.\nThe Performing Arts Center is directly behind the Coronado Public Library. You can view a parking map HERE. The two lots marked “school parking lots (for select events only)” will be available.\nPurchase tickets online HERE.\n\n\nAbout the Author\nJessica Secrest is a mom\, home chef\, and the creator of the popular social media page @applesauceandadhd. \n\nAbout OF COURSE IT’S GOOD: None of the Nonsense\, All of the Flavor\nPrepare delicious meals with this no-frills\, all-flavor recipe collection from Jessica Secrest\, the wildly popular home chef known for her hostile humor and affordable recipes. Her long-awaited debut cookbook has an array of mouthwatering meals that focus on low-effort ingredients and techniques — think pre-shredded cheese\, tater tots galore\, and your handy-dandy slow cooker — so you’ll have an endless source of recipes to feed your family without wasting time or money. \nJessica’s signature style is present throughout each page\, loudly guiding you in the kitchen and reminding you that tasty cooking doesn’t always need to be done with a smile. Recipes include: \n– The BEST Baked Mac and Cheese\n– Taco Potato Tot Casserole\n– Egg Roll in a Bowl\n– Cowboy BBQ Burgers\n– Teriyaki Pork\n– Fried Pickle Quesadillas\n– Sloppy Joe Fries\n– Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip \nWhether you are looking to tackle weeknight dinner\, Sunday breakfast\, or an out-of-nowhere dessert craving\, you’ll have Jessica in your corner each step of the way\, aggressively reminding you that no matter what you create\, there’s no doubt it’ll be good.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/from-plate-to-page-an-evening-with-jessica-secrest/
LOCATION:Coronado Performing Arts Center\, 650 D Avenue\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community,entertainment,lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161831
CREATED:20260106T212805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T212805Z
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SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club: M is for Malice
DESCRIPTION:The Coronado Public Library’s Mystery Book club will meet regularly on the third Monday of each month. Due to the holiday this month\, we will be meeting on the fourth Monday. Receive reminder emails about our meeting by registering below. Registration is encouraged but not required. \nWe will be discussing M is for Malice by Sue Grafton. Check out the book in print or ebook format from the Coronado Library Catalog by clicking here.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/mystery-book-club-m-is-for-malice/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community,meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161831
CREATED:20260107T023117Z
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SUMMARY:An evening with Oscar nominee and author John Sayles
DESCRIPTION:Be one of the first to hear acclaimed filmmaker and two-time Oscar nominee John Sayles discuss his latest novel\, Crucible. This newest historical novel is a complex and sweeping story about Henry Ford—the Elon Musk of his day—and his attempt to rule not only an automotive empire but the rambunctious city of Detroit. It is an epic tale ranging from the 1920s through the second World War\, featuring violent labor disputes\, misbegotten jungle expeditions\, a tragic race riot\, and the Gestapo tactics of Ford’s private army. \nSayles will be in conversation with Coronado Island Film Festival Executive Director Merridee Book\, discussing the inspirations behind the book and how the novel’s characters create the tapestry of differing points of view that John Sayles has become famous for. \nA book-signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come\, first-served\, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of Crucible through Warwick’s bookstore. Please visit www.warwicks.com/sayles-2026-reserved-seat or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information. \n\nJohn Sayles is a much-celebrated film director who has made 18 movies\, beginning in 1980 when his debut Return of the Secaucus Seven was released. Among the other movies he is known for directing—and often writing as well—are Lianna\, Brother from Another Planet\, Matewan\, Eight Men Out\, City of Hope\, Sunshine State\, Passion Fish\, and Lone Star\, the last two of which earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay. He also has written screenplays for other directors\, including the iconic 1980s horror movies The Howling and Alligator. Sayles also directed three of Bruce Springsteen’s most famed music videos for the songs Born in the USA\, Glory Days and I’m on Fire. \nAs an author\, Sayles has written numerous novels and short stories since 1975\, when his first novel\, Pride of the Bimbos\, appeared. His second novel\, Union Dues\, was nominated for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. Subsequent books include At the Anarchist’s Convention\, Los Gusanos\, Dillinger in Hollywood\, A Moment in the Sun\, and Yellow Earth. Sayles has been honored by\, or been guest speaker for\, such respected organizations as the American Historical Association\, the Modern Language Association\, and the American Studies Association. His screenplay for the film Sonora\, released in 2021\, won the Ariel Award\, Mexico’s equivalent to the Oscar\, for Best Adapted Screenplay. Sayles divides his time between Los Angeles and Connecticut. \nAbout the Book \nAlready the gateway for illegal Canadian liquor during Prohibition\, the Motor City becomes a crucible for American class conflict during the Great Depression\, with an army of laid off Ford workers drifting into the ranks of the burgeoning union movement—Henry Ford’s worst nightmare.  To keep the hundreds of thousands still employed by him in thrall\, the man who was formerly ‘America’s favorite tycoon’ recruits black laborers migrating from the deep South to serve as ‘strike insurance’\, and gives Harry Bennett\, pugnacious as he is diminutive\, free reign over the legion of barroom brawlers and ex-cons who make up the company’s ‘Security Department’. \nThe Model T mogul has also bought a sizable chunk of Brazil’s Amazonian rainforest\, vowing to grow his own rubber for tires\, but stubbornly refusing to include a botanist in his troop of would-be jungle tamers. As a series of biological plagues descend on the Fordlandia plantation\, the racial melting pot he has created in Detroit begins to boil over\, and not even the Sage of Dearborn can control the forces that have been unleashed. \nMerridee Book is the CEO + Artistic Director of the Coronado Island Film Festival. Before that\, she spent three years as the Vice President of Development at the San Diego International Film Festival. She has held key positions in the arts and entertainment industry\, and the non-profit sector for 30 years\, working with bestselling authors\, artists\, musicians\, filmmakers\, major studios and record labels. These relationships culminated in producing and hosting an inspirational television program\, DeeperLiving. She has held several board director positions including the Coronado School of the Arts and she currently sits on the board of the well-respected Patrons of the Prado\, a non-profit that raises funds for ten beneficiaries in Balboa Park\, the largest urban park in the U.S.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/an-evening-with-oscar-nominee-and-author-john-sayles/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community,lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T120000
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SUMMARY:Best of the Best Book Club: "The Narrow Road to the Deep North" by Richard Flanagan
DESCRIPTION:The Coronado Public Library’s Best of the Best Book Club meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss books that have won major awards. \nFor our January meeting\, we will discuss the 2014 Booker Prize Winner The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan\, a magisterial novel of love and war that traces the life of one man from World War II to the present. \nPlace this title on hold via our online catalog\, or check out the e-book through the CloudLibrary app. \nAbout The Narrow Road to the Deep North \nAugust\, 1943: Australian surgeon Dorrigo Evans is haunted by his affair with his uncle’s young wife two years earlier. His life\, in a brutal Japanese POW camp on the Thai-Burma Death Railway\, is a daily struggle to save the men under his command. Until he receives a letter that will change him forever. \nA savagely beautiful novel about the many forms of good and evil\, of truth and transcendence\, as one man comes of age\, prospers\, only to discover all that he has lost.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/best-of-the-best-book-club-the-narrow-road-to-the-deep-north-by-richard-flanagan/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community,meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161831
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SUMMARY:Secrets before shelf date: A pre-pub launch with Kaira Rouda on "We Were Never Friends'
DESCRIPTION:Join the Library and Adventures by the Book for a special author event and book launch featuring thriller author Kaira Rouda and her new book We Were Never Friends.  \nFive former Theta Gamma Mu sorority sisters reunite at Roxy Gentry’s luxurious Palm Springs estate for what’s supposed to be a celebratory engagement weekend\, but old grudges and long-buried secrets quickly surface. The glamorous setting echoes a Spring Break tragedy from 25 years ago\, and as tensions rise\, the weekend spirals into a dangerous reckoning. Darkly funny\, deliciously dramatic\, and dripping with suspense\, this is a reunion you’ll never forget. Dive into the twisty world of We Were Never Friends\, where sisterhood is forever\, friendships are… complicated\, and the past never stays buried. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come\, first-served\, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of We Were Never Friends through Adventures by the Book. \nPlease visit adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/kaira-rouda-01-28-26/or more information. \n\nAbout the Author \nKaira Rouda is an award-winning USA Today\, Amazon #1\, and International Bestselling Author of contemporary fiction that explores what goes on beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. Three of her novels have been named Amazon Editor’s Picks for Best Mystery\, Thriller & Suspense. The Next Wife was named a Suspense Magazine’s Best Book of 2021 Award\, and a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Suspense Novel and a 2022 Silver Falchion first runner-up for Best Book of the Year. To date\, her novels have been translated into a dozen languages. \nA former magazine editor and society columnist\, Kaira won the Stevie Award for Women in Business for creating the first female-focused residential real estate brand\, Real Living\, and growing the brand to more than 22 states before its sale to Berkshire Hathaway. Her first book\, Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs led to a national speaking tour where she inspired thousands. \nAbout the Book \nSisters? Forever. Friends? NEVER. Who knew a reunion weekend could be so deadly? \nMeet the sorority sisters of Theta Gamma Mu: \n\nRoxy Callahan Gentry\, the ruthless former sorority president and current hostess who has painstakingly choreographed every detail of this weekend—even matching the cocktails to her couture—to prove that she remains their undisputed queen\nAmelia Dell\, the widow drenched in old money and alcohol\, with her big pot-stirring spoon and uninvited boy-toy in tow\nJamie Vale\, the double-legacy pledge\, straight-A student with no sparkle\, now a top cardiologist with a picture-perfect family—and a well-guarded bad habit\nBeth Harrison\, the scholarship student who never quite fit in and was only admitted because her best friend Sunny insisted that the two were a package deal\nSunny Spencer\, the carefree and beloved friend to all\, or so it seemed—until she wasn’t\n\nThey’ve been summoned to Roxy’s luxurious Palm Springs vacation home to celebrate the engagement of her son to Beth’s daughter. But the refurbished 1920s estate is eerily reminiscent of the hotel where tragedy struck during Spring Break twenty-five years ago. Long-simmering tensions and shocking secrets begin bubbling to the surface like bodies—because while the weekend was supposed to be about celebrating the future\, it’s not so easy to bury the past…
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/secrets-before-shelf-date-a-pre-pub-launch-with-kaira-rouda-on-we-were-never-friends/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260203T193000
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SUMMARY:Learn the art of storytelling: Finding the Stories in Your Life
DESCRIPTION:Everyone has a story to tell — what’s yours? \nFor those who love stories — or want to learn how to tell better ones\, don’t miss the Coronado Public Library’s hands-on workshop series where you can Learn the Art of Storytelling. Starting February 5\, this five-session series will return to the Library on consecutive Tuesday’s at 6:30 p.m. Our lives are filled with stories; this series will help you learn to cultivate and share them with friends\, family\, and more. Each session focuses on a different element of storytelling\, helping you bring real experiences to life and connect with others through the power of story. Participants will have the chance to showcase their new skills at the San Diego Storytelling Festival on March 21. \nRegistration is requested for the February 3 introductory session. All other sessions are walk-in\, no registration. \n  \nFeb. 3: “Finding the Stories in Your Life” with Marilyn McPhie. \nOur lives are filled with stories! In this workshop we’ll dive into our memories — the people\, the places\, the triumphs\, the disasters\, the memorable moments — and emerge with stories worth sharing in family gatherings\, business settings\, podcasts\, memoirs\, on social media\, onstage\, and more. \nMarilyn McPhie has been a professional storyteller since 1985\, performing at schools\, libraries\, bookstores\, museums\, corporate and private events\, and festivals around the country\, including the Exchange Place at the National Storytelling Festival an the TEDx stage. Her stories are delivered with wit\, wisdom and humor that delights\, informs and entertains.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/learn-the-art-of-storytelling-finding-the-stories-in-your-life/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,books,community,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161831
CREATED:20260115T181230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T203910Z
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SUMMARY:Ink & intrigue: "Hooked" with Caitlin Rother
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Caitlin Rother\, bestselling author and investigative journalist\, as she explores the twists and turns of her latest thriller\, Hooked\, set right here in San Diego. Drawing on her background in true-crime reporting — including her acclaimed Death on Ocean Boulevard\, set in Coronado — Rother brings real-world tension and insight to her fiction. Hear how investigative journalism fuels her suspenseful storytelling and what it takes to keep readers guessing until the final page. \nBooks will be available for sale at the event and a book signing will follow the talk. \n\nABOUT THE BOOK \n\nInvestigative reporter Katrina Chopin is back home in San Diego on a mission (or two). The first is personal: reheating the cold case of her parents’ murder and investigating her brother’s reported suicide. The second involves a new spate of deaths with alleged causes that just don’t smell right. She and Detective Ken Goode need each other’s help for both. But she has to keep the sexy surfer at arm’s length\, because dating him is off limits. For now. \nTeaming up\, they make coordinated progress down each path. Digging deeper into La Jolla’s corrupt network of elites\, they uncover a pattern of lies\, depravity\, and greed. And with every new discovery\, Katrina is pulled closer to danger…and to Goode. \nSharing sexy phone calls and sunset drinks isn’t exactly following the rules\, but fully crossing that line could jeopardize the case. As they start to connect the dots\, they realize they must risk everything to bring down the shadowy cabal that kills to keep its secrets. \n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE AUTHOR \nCaitlin Rother has written or co-authored 16 books\, ranging from true crime to thrillers and memoir. A New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist\, Rother worked nearly 20 years for daily newspapers. Writing books full-time since 2006\, she draws from decades of watchdog reporting on topics from addiction to suicide\, mental illness\, murder\, government\, political corruption and the criminal justice system. A popular speaker\, she has appeared more than 250 times on TV\, radio\, and podcasts as a crime expert. A former writing instructor of 10 years\, she coaches a limited number of aspiring author clients. In her spare time\, she goes ocean swimming\, sings and plays keyboards in a jazzy\, bluesy trio called In the Lounge. Explore the photo galleries and learn about her latest titles\, backlist\, videos\, and podcasts at caitlinrother.com.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/ink-intrigue-hooked-with-caitlin-rother/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161831
CREATED:20260202T185017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T185017Z
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SUMMARY:An evening with New York Times bestselling author Paula McClain
DESCRIPTION:The Coronado Public Library\, in partnership with Warwicks Bookstore presents Paula McLain\, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife\, Circling the Sun\, and Love and Ruin. McLain will discuss and sign her new novel\, Skylark. A mesmerizing tale of Paris above and below\, where a woman’s pursuit of artistic freedom in 1664 intertwines with a doctor’s dangerous mission during the German occupation of the 1940s\, it’s a story of courage and resistance that transcends time. \nA book-signing will follow. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come\, first-served\, subject to availability. Limited preferred seating is available with purchase of Skylark through Warwick’s bookstore. Please visit www.warwicks.com/mclain-2026-reserved-seat or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information. \n\nAbout the Author\nPaula McLain is the author of the New York Times bestselling novels\, The Paris Wife\, Circling the Sun\, and Love and Ruin. Her latest instant bestseller is When the Stars Go Dark. \nPaula McLain was born in Fresno\, California in 1965. After being abandoned by both parents\, she and her two sisters became wards of the California Court System\, moving in and out of various foster homes for the next fourteen years. When she aged out of the system\, she supported herself by working as a nurse’s aide in a convalescent hospital\, a pizza delivery girl\, an auto-plant worker\, a cocktail waitress — before discovering she could (and very much wanted to) write. She received her MFA in poetry from the University of Michigan in 1996. \nMcLain’s essays have appeared in Town & Country\, Good Housekeeping\, Real Simple\, O the Oprah Magazine\, Huffington Post\, The Guardian\, The New York Times and elsewhere. She is also the author of the memoir\, Like Family: Growing up in Other People’s Houses\, two collections of poetry\, and the debut novel\, A Ticket to Ride. She lives with her family in Cleveland. \n\nAbout Skylark\n1664: Alouette Voland is the daughter of a master dyer at the famed Gobelin Tapestry Works\, who secretly dreams of escaping her circumstances and creating her own masterpiece. When her father is unjustly imprisoned\, Alouette’s efforts to save him lead to her own confinement in the notorious Salpêtrière asylum\, where thousands of women are held captive and cruelly treated. But within its grim walls\, she discovers a small group of brave allies\, and the possibility of a life bigger than she ever imagined. \n1939: Kristof Larson is a medical student beginning his psychiatric residency in Paris\, whose neighbors on the Rue de Gobelins are a Jewish family who have fled Poland. When Nazi forces descend on the city\, Kristof becomes their only hope for survival\, even as his work as a doctor is jeopardized. \nA spellbinding and transportive look at a side of Paris known to very few — the underground city that is a mirror reflection of the glories above — Paula McLain’s unforgettable new novel chronicles two parallel journeys of defiance and rescue that connect in ways both surprising and deeply moving.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/an-evening-with-new-york-times-bestselling-author-paula-mcclain/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161831
CREATED:20260129T183218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T183218Z
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SUMMARY:Learn the art of storytelling: Shaping Your Story
DESCRIPTION:Everyone has a story to tell—what’s yours? \nThe Storytellers of San Diego invite you to explore the art of sharing stories from your own life\, your grandparents\, your friends\, or your imagination! Each workshop focuses on a different element of storytelling\, helping you bring real experiences to life and connect with others through the power of story. Participants will have the chance to showcase their new skills at the San Diego Storytelling Festival on March 21\, 2026. \nRegistration was requested for the February 3 introductory session. All other sessions are walk-in\, no registration. \n  \nFebruary 10: Shaping Your Story and Making it Yours with Emily Stamets \nExplore fun\, practical techniques for learning\, remembering\, and making a story your own—no matter your style or experience level. \nEmily Stamets is a storyteller specializing in original fantasy with a modern feminist twist. A dynamic and theatrical storyteller\, she brings over two decades of Theatre Arts experience to the stage. With over ten years of full-time teaching experience and five+ years 1:1 coaching experience\, Emily is a highly effective teaching artist and coach.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/learn-the-art-of-storytelling-shaping-your-story/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,books,community,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161831
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SUMMARY:Learn the art of storytelling: Crafting Worlds with Words
DESCRIPTION:Everyone has a story to tell—what’s yours? \nThe Storytellers of San Diego invite you to explore the art of sharing stories from your own life\, your grandparents\, your friends\, or your imagination! Each workshop focuses on a different element of storytelling\, helping you bring real experiences to life and connect with others through the power of story. Participants will have the chance to showcase their new skills at the San Diego Storytelling Festival on March 21\, 2026. \nRegistration was requested for the February 3 introductory session. All other sessions are walk-in\, no registration. \n  \nFebruary 17: “Crafting Worlds with Words” with Mindy Donner \nLearn how to “show\, not tell” and transport your listeners into the vivid and unforgettable world of your story through rich imagery and sensory detail. \nMindy Donner folds her background in movement and puppetry arts into her storytelling repertoire\, exploring myths\, folktales and personal tales. She taught Learning Through the Arts at Cal State San Marcos for nine years\, and produced original puppet plays for children and adults. She enjoys performing South of the Border Tales in Spanish and English with a musical partner.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/learn-the-art-of-storytelling-crafting-worlds-with-words/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,books,community,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161831
CREATED:20260129T183213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T183213Z
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SUMMARY:Learn the art of storytelling: Creating & Connecting through Emotion
DESCRIPTION:Everyone has a story to tell—what’s yours? \nThe Storytellers of San Diego invite you to explore the art of sharing stories from your own life\, your grandparents\, your friends\, or your imagination! Each workshop focuses on a different element of storytelling\, helping you bring real experiences to life and connect with others through the power of story. Participants will have the chance to showcase their new skills at the San Diego Storytelling Festival on March 21\, 2026. \nRegistration was requested for the February 3 introductory session. All other sessions are walk-in\, no registration. \n  \nFebruary 24: “Creating & Connecting through Emotion” with Almena Mozon \nLearn how to craft stories that resonate in this interactive workshop on using the power of emotions in your storytelling. Explore techniques for creating vivid moments\, building authentic connection\, and shaping narratives that move audiences.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/learn-the-art-of-storytelling-creating-connecting-through-emotion/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:art,books,community,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161831
CREATED:20260205T065333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T065333Z
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SUMMARY:Best of the Best Book Club: "Beloved" by Toni Morrison
DESCRIPTION:The Coronado Public Library’s Best of the Best Book Club meets regularly on the fourth Wednesday of each month to discuss books that have won major awards. \nFor our February meeting\, we will discuss the 1988 Pulitzer Prize Winner Beloved by Toni Morrison\, which was named as one of the Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years by The Atlantic.  \nPlace this title on hold via our online catalog\, or check out the e-book through the CloudLibrary app. \nAbout Beloved\nSethe was born a slave and escaped to Ohio\, but eighteen years later she is still not free. Sethe has too many memories of Sweet Home\, the beautiful farm where so many hideous things happened. And Sethe’s new home is haunted by the ghost of her baby\, who died nameless and whose tombstone is engraved with a single word: Beloved.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/best-of-the-best-book-club-beloved-by-toni-morrison/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community,meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161831
CREATED:20260228T010343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T010343Z
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SUMMARY:Coronado Community READ Event: Flight & Feathers - Meet Two Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off the 2026 Coronado Community READ with Flight and Feathers presented by the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation. In this live presentation featuring two magnificent birds of prey\, a falcon and an owl\, expert handlers will share fascinating insights into their behavior\, biology\, and conservation. The 40-minute program will include approximately 20 minutes with each raptor\, followed by a 20-minute Q&A where you can ask your own questions about these incredible birds. \nThis event is presented by the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation\, a nonprofit dedicated to energizing the community through environmental education and outreach while preserving the Agua Hedionda Lagoon as a healthy\, accessible watershed for wildlife and people alike.
URL:https://coronadotimes.com/event/coronado-community-read-event-flight-feathers-meet-two-birds-of-prey/
LOCATION:Coronado Public Library\, 640 Orange Ave\, Coronado\, CA\, 92118\, United States
CATEGORIES:books,community
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