Coronado Times

Winter Break Creative Crafting
2024-12-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Calling crafters of all ages! The library wants you to come and craft a one-of-a-kind item with an array of crafting supplies. Stay for an hour (or even two) at any time during the program and see what you can create.

Youth Babysitter Training Class
2025-01-03 09:30 - 13:30 | Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Unlock your potential and become a confident caregiver with Recreation’s Youth Babysitter Training Class. This comprehensive course is perfect for teens and preteens ages 11-16 eager to nurture and mentor younger children. The training is on Friday, January 3, 2025, from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Community Center.
The day will be filled with valuable skills and hands-on learning. From feeding and diapering to pediatric CPR, the expert instructor will guide participants through every aspect of babysitting. A babysitter certificate will be provided upon completion.
Don’t miss out—register now by calling 619-522-7342 or visiting www.coronado.ca.us/register. Get ready to kickstart your babysitting career!

Play Fairy: Creative Play for Kids
2025-01-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Come enjoy a magical free play zone at the Library! Back by popular demand, the Play Fairy will create an open-ended play land for children of all ages. Children are invited to experience the joys and complexities of life through play in a safe environment. Using loose parts to encourage deep exploration, children are guided by their own curiosity as they play, build, and create freely. This unstructured play supports confidence, socialization, and pure imagination.

Libby DeGregorio is the creator of Play Fairy. She is an educator and playworker in San Diego with a background in early childhood education, biology, and design. Inspired by the philosophy of unobtrusive playwork, she strives to be supportive yet invisible, allowing children the freedom to explore their inner and outer self. She’s passionate about building community and creating spaces where children are trusted and feel empowered to lead.

Saturday Art Class for Kids
2025-01-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Saturday Art Class for Kids takes place twice a month. Starting in January, it will take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Ruby Room. Instructor Laurie Nasica is an experienced children’s art teacher who teaches at La Jolla Elementary School as well as the Kalabash School of Music and the Arts, also in La Jolla. She is also a freelance artist.
This class is for preschool through age 12. Materials will be provided. Please make sure kids are dressed in clothing they can get messy.
Registration for kids is required, and each class is limited to 25 kids. Parents/caregivers do not need to register. Please register each child separately.
All children under 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Sculpt A Winter Gnome
2025-01-06 15:30 - 16:30 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Come play with some clay! This bimonthly program provides two chances to create a work of art using quick dry clay. This month, Ms. Wendy will be guiding you in creating a Winter Gnome.
January 6 and 27.

Try Zumba Gold for Free
2025-01-07 10:30 - 11:20 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get ready to move and groove at the Zumba Gold Free Demo Class on January 7, 2025, from 10:30 to 11:20 a.m. at the John D. Spreckels Center.
This low-impact dance fitness class is perfect for anyone looking to stay active while having fun. Designed with your knees and joints in mind, Zumba Gold combines simple, enjoyable moves with great music to help you improve muscle tone, flexibility, and balance—all while sharing laughs and good vibes with new friends.
Dance to energizing Latin and world rhythms, plus popular hits from artists like ABBA and Michael Bublé. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a beginner, you can adjust the intensity to suit your needs.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the joy of Zumba Gold for free! Drop-in and monthly pricing is also available for future classes.
Start the new year with movement, music, and smiles—see you there!
For more information, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or stop by the front desk at 1019 Seventh Street. We look forward to seeing you there!
Spreckels Center / The Coronado Times

Poetry for the People
2025-01-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
This course will feature poems by winners of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry since 1997. First presented in 1922, the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry is given for a distinguished volume of original verse by an American author, published during the preceding calendar year. All class members are encouraged to contribute their ideas and perceptions of the poems, enriching the discussions for everyone in attendances.
Attend one class or the entire series.

Chuck 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 at Newton North High School. In 1998 he won the Paul E. Elicker Award for Excellence in Teaching.

FILM FORUM CORONADO: "Repeat Performance"
2025-01-08 18:00 - 20:45 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
*This month, FILM FORUM CORONADO will take place on the second Wednesday of the month, January 8.*
Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library’s Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.
January 8: Repeat Performance (1947, Approved, 93 min)
A highly original hybrid of film noir, supernatural fantasy and backstage drama. The film stars Joan Leslie as a Broadway actress who magically relives the past year of her life, but can she alter the fateful mistakes that led to a New Year’s Eve tragedy? Co-starring Louis Hayward.

Coronado Recreation Jobs Open House
2025-01-09 14:00 - 17:00 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The City of Coronado Recreation and Golf Services Department is excited to announce their upcoming Recreation Jobs Open House, offering an opportunity for individuals passionate about making a difference in their community to explore rewarding job opportunities. This event will highlight open positions in a variety of areas, including parks, beaches, aquatics, youth programs, senior programs, front desk and facilities operations.
Whether you’re seeking part-time work that allows you to make an impact in your community, looking for your first job, dreaming of an opportunity with flexible hours or wanting to find out more about what the Recreation and Golf Services Department does, this open house is the perfect chance to learn about available job openings, meet our team, learn about the City of Coronado benefits and find out how you can contribute to enhancing the quality of life in our community.
Why Work with Us?
Our department plays a vital role in the community, providing essential services and programs that promote healthy living, encourage active lifestyles, and build strong community connections. Each role directly contributes to making our parks, recreational facilities and community services accessible and welcoming to all ages and backgrounds.
Can’t make it to the open house, check out governmentjobs.com/careers/coronado
Questions: 619-522-7342

"Postmortem" - Exploring the Impact of the John Wayne Gacy Murders with True Crime Author Courtney Lund O'Neil
2025-01-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Join the Coronado Public Library and Warwick’s Bookstore for an unforgettable evening with author Courtney Lund O’Neil, in conversation with Jacqueline Alnes, as she shares her gripping true crime memoir Postmortem. In the vein of I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, this compelling work revisits the chilling crimes of “Killer Clown” John Wayne Gacy, offering a unique perspective on the emotional aftershocks that his violence left behind. Praised as as “harrowing” and “unforgettable” in a starred review from Publishers Weekly, O’Neil’s skill in blending her mother’s memories with her own reflections, offers “profound new insights into an oft-told American horror story.”
With thought-provoking layers of personal reflection, community impact, and the broader American psyche, Postmortem offers an intimate view of how one family’s grief rippled outward, forever affecting their lives and countless others. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the author share her poignant story and insights.
Free open seating is first-come, first-served, subject to available space. Guaranteed Preferred Seating is available with pre-order of Postmortem through Warwick’s at https://www.warwicks.com/event/oneil-2025 or by calling the store at 858-454-0347.

Villa Lobos Festival Concert: “Invitation to the Danzon”
2025-01-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Cellist Lars Hoefs and pianist Aline Alves come back to Southern California from Brazil, presenting their Villa-Lobos Festival. They will play music by a range of Latin American composers in this three concert series.
This year’s festival kicks off with the “Invitation to the Danzon,” performed by the Blue Rose Trio.
This concert is free and no reservations are required. Seating is first-come, first-served, general admission. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
This concert is presented in partnership with Coronado Arts.

Tween Takeover: Paint and Sip Winter Scene
2025-01-10 15:30 - 17:30 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
It’s Tween* Takeover at the library! Drop by on the second Friday of the month for a tween takeover including but not limited to… crafts, snacks, flicks, games, and more! Each month Tween Takeover will change, so check in to see what is to come!

This Month…
Tween Paint and Sip class with Art Beat San Diego! For patrons ages 8-13*, come follow along with an instructor to paint a fun work of art and sip some sparkling apple cider. This month we will be painting a winter scene.
Registration is required for this class. If you will not be attending, please cancel your registration to allow those on the waitlist to register.
* This program is heavily geared for kids aged 8-13, if your child is below this age the class will be challenging for them.

CWC Shredding Event
2025-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | 505 Grand Caribe Causeway, 505 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Cleaning out your files with the New Year? The Coronado Woman’s Club (CWC) kicks off the calendar year with a shredding event this Saturday, January 11, from 10 am to 12 pm, in the Coronado Cays.
With expenses generously underwritten by Blue Bridge Hospitality, the proceeds will benefit organizations throughout Coronado and fund two scholarships for graduating Coronado High seniors.
“The shredding events provide both a community service as well as allowing us to raise funds in order to make significant donations to local groups like the 4th of July Committee, the Annual Flower Show, and PAWS of Coronado. We are appreciative of David and Jenni Spatafore’s ongoing support through Blue Bridge Hospitality, allowing us to keep expenses to a minimum and maximize the return from our all-volunteer organization,” said Kathy Fink, CWC Board President.
The suggested donation is $8 per bag or box.

Coronado Democratic Club Welcomes Dr. Casey Dominguez as Featured Speaker
2025-01-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The Coronado Democratic Club is excited to announce Dr. Casey Dominguez, PhD, from the University of San Diego, as its featured speaker for the first meeting of the new year on January 11.
Dr. Dominguez, a distinguished member of the USD Political Science faculty since 2005, specializes in American politics with a focus on congressional elections, political parties, campaign finance, and the presidency. Her insights into the dynamics of political systems and election processes are both timely and relevant, particularly following the recent election cycle.
The Democratic Club invites all members and interested community participants to join as Dr. Dominguez discusses the national election outcomes and their implications. This session will not only provide a deep dive into recent political developments but also engage the audience in discussion about what the future may hold for American politics.
For those who have followed local and national elections, this meeting will offer a chance to hear from a seasoned expert and deepen your understanding of the critical issues at play.
For more information, visit www.coronadodemocrats.com.

Crafting for Kids: Pop-Out Polar Bear
2025-01-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Winter is here, which means Polar Bears are ready to play! Make a pop-out polar bear friend using paper, glue, glitter and cotton balls.

Crafty Hour: Balloon Smash Art
2025-01-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Feeling crafty? Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for arts and crafts.
In the month of January, get messy and make some abstract balloon smash art!
This program is for adults over the age of 18. Registration is not required but recommended.

Poetry for the People
2025-01-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Ruby Room, Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States

An Evening with Two-Time Oscar Nominee and Author John Sayles
2025-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Be one of the first to hear acclaimed filmmaker and two-time Oscar nominee John Sayles discuss his latest novel, To Save the Man, in an exclusive pre-release event. Originally crafted as a screenplay, Sayles changed this powerful story into a novel, bringing to life the haunting history of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School and the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890. Sayles will be in conversation with Coronado Island Film Festival Executive Director Merridee Book, discussing the journey from screenplay to novel and offer his unique insights on the book and this incredibly powerful story and its reverberations through history.
A 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 To Save the Man through Warwick’s bookstore. Please visit https://www.warwicks.com/sayles-2025-reserved-seat or call the store at 858-454-0347 for more information.

John 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.
As 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.

About To Save the Man In the vein of Never Let Me Go and Killers of the Flower Moon, one of America’s greatest storytellers sheds light on an American tragedy: the Wounded Knee Massacre, and the ‘cultural genocide’ experienced by the Native American children at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School . . . In September of 1890, the academic year begins at the Carlisle School, a military-style boarding school for Indians in Pennsylvania, founded and run by Captain Richard Henry Pratt. Pratt considers himself a champion of Native Americans. His motto, “To save the man, we must kill the Indian,” is severely enforced in both classroom and dormitory: Speak only English, forget your own language and customs, learn to be white. As the young students navigate surviving the school, they begin to hear rumors of a “ghost dance” amongst the tribes of the west—a ceremonial dance aimed at restoring the Native People to power, and running the invaders off their land. As the hope and promise of the ghost dance sweeps across the Great Plains, cynical newspapers seize upon the story to whip up panic among local whites. The US government responds by deploying troops onto lands that had been granted to the Indians. It is an act that seems certain to end in slaughter. As news of these developments reaches Carlisle, each student, no matter what their tribe, must make a choice: to follow the white man’s path, or be true to their own way of life . . .

Merridee Book is the CEO + Artistic Director of the Coronado Island Film Festival. Before that, she spent 3 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.

Winnie the Pooh Day
2025-01-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Oh Bother! Will Pooh ever get some honey? Celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day at the library with an adventure to the 100 Acre Wood, snacks, and a fun Pooh-themed craft!

Villa Lobos Festival Concert: “Capricious Distances”
2025-01-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Cellist Lars Hoefs and pianist Aline Alves come back to Southern California from Brazil, presenting their Villa-Lobos Festival. They will play music by a range of Latin American composers in this three concert series.
In the second concert of this year’s festival, “Capricious Distances,” Larf Hoefs and Aline Alves will be joined by Marcelo Soares on violin.
This concert is free and no reservations are required. Seating is first-come, first-served, general admission. Doors open at 12:45 p.m.
This concert is presented in partnership with Coronado Arts.
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Cooking Workshop: Meal Prep Made Easy
2025-01-17 14:00 - 15:30 | John D. Spreckels Center, 1019 Seventh Street, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Get ready to sharpen your culinary skills with our exciting lineup of hands-on cooking workshops at the John D. Spreckels Center this fall and winter! Whether you’re looking to impress guests at Thanksgiving (Nov. 15), create sweet holiday memories (Dec. 13), or streamline your meal prep routine, we’ve got something for everyone. All ingredients and materials are provided, you’ll leave each workshop with a plate of delectable treats along with the skills to create tasty dishes at home.
Meal Prep Made Easy
Kickstart the new year with our “Meal Prep Made Easy” workshop! This hands-on class teaches efficient techniques for planning, preparing, and storing meals ahead of time. You’ll learn to create balanced, delicious dishes like chicken stir-fry, quinoa salad, and hearty vegetable soup. With all ingredients and materials provided, you’ll leave with three single-serve meals ready to take home, along with the skills to maintain healthy eating habits throughout the year.
Price: $45 – Coronado Residents; $55 – Nonresidents
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Spaces for all workshops are limited, so early sign-up is encouraged! To secure your spot or for more information, visit www.coronado.ca.us/civicrec, call 619-522-7343, or visit the front desk at 1019 Seventh Street.
Don’t miss out on the chance to enhance your cooking skills and enjoy a delightful culinary experience at the John D. Spreckels Center.

Rose Pruning Workshop
2025-01-18 09:00 - 11:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Learn how to prune roses on at the Harlow Rose Garden in front of the Library. Please bring sharp bypass pruners and gloves to participate in this hands-on workshop. This event is also an opportunity to get information about fertilizing roses, as well as dealing with pests and fungal diseases. This free event commences at 9am and is open to the public and led by Consulting Rosarian and Master Gardener, Rita Perwich, and Master Gardeners Maria Mata and Carvill Veech.
The Master Gardener Tool Committee will be on-site starting at 8:30am to provide free cleaning and sharpening of one pair of pruners or loppers for each attendee of the workshop. Tools must be in good working condition to be cleaned and sharpened.

KMAC Sailing & Training
2025-01-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Coronado Yacht Club, 1631 Strand Way, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The KMAC Foundation for Accessible Sailing in San Diego Bay, using specially adapted sailboats, provides therapeutic, recreational, Corinthian racing, and other sailing opportunities for people with disabilities to enhance their mobility, well being, and independence.
Sign up to train or to sail by emailing KMACFoundation@gmail.com.

Junior Tennis Match Play
2025-01-18 14:30 - 17:30 | Coronado Tennis Center, 1501 Glorietta Boulevard, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Coronado UTR verified that Junior Tennis Match play is back! This is a great way for your child (ages 10-17) to be introduced to or prove their match play skills in a friendly environment. Players are guaranteed two matches on January 18 from 2:30 to 5:30 pm at the Coronado Tennis Center.
For more details and to register, please visit utrsports.net or reach out to Tennis Director Joel Myers at joelm@impactactivities.com.

Men's Sr. 50+ Pickleball Tournament, Register Before Jan. 16
2025-01-19 08:00 | Coronado Cays Pickleball Courts, 99 Grand Caribe Isle, Coronado, 92118
A Men’s Sr. 50+ Pickleball Tournament will be held on Sunday, January 19, starting at 8 am, at the Coronado Cays Pickleball Courts.
This exciting event will feature three competitive divisions, PB4.5+, PB4.0, and PB3.0/3.5. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to competitive pickleball, this tournament is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and enjoy a fun, competitive day on the courts.
Secure your spot before Wednesday, January 16, by emailing Ken Irvine and Tammy Carney and processing a $40/player fee. Please include your full name, division (PB4.5+, PB4.0, or PB3.0/3.5), and contact information in your email.
Ken Irvine at ken@nadopklpro.com
Tammy Carney at tammyjean07@att.net

Reset Your Home: Decluttering Made Easy
2025-01-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Do you own your stuff or does your stuff own you? Feeling stressed by the clutter and mess at home? Reset your home for the New Year with our decluttering and organizing workshop!
In a time when nearly 10% of the US population rents offsite storage and statistics indicate the average person spends 153 days of their lives searching for misplaced items, this workshop will help you understand the impact your stuff has on your life and will give you some takeaways to make improvements. Our speaker is Jami Shapiro, a local Senior Move Management professional. Her favorite motto when it comes to organizing is “perfect is the enemy of done” and will address the psychological reasons we struggle with our stuff.

About the Speaker:
Jami Shapiro is a Certified Senior Move Manager, a Certified Divorce Coach, a Level II ADHD Specialist with the Institute for Challenging Disorganization and is in the ADDCA ADHD Coaching program. She founded Silver Linings Transitions in 2014 and prior to this was a Realtor serving seniors since 2001.
She speaks nationally and locally about topics ranging from ADHD in seniors, to decluttering and organizing to dividing belongings in divorce as well as Gray Divorce. Jami blogs regularly and has appeared on numerous podcasts and TV shows. She hosts the “Grandma Has ADHD” Podcast. Silver Linings Transitions is a Diamond Society member of the National Association of Senior and Specialty Move Managers, the BBB, and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.

Learn the Art of Storytelling
2025-01-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Back by popular demand! Have you always enjoyed telling stories? Ever considered storytelling in front of an audience? The Storytelling Institute, a free seven-week course presented by the Storytellers of San Diego, is open to everyone who would like to hone their skills in this ancient art form. The Institute culminates in an optional storytelling slot for each participant at the San Diego Storytelling Festival at the Coronado Public Library on March 15, 2025.
Registration is requested for the January 21 introductory session. All other sessions are walk-in, no registration.
January 21: “What’s Your Story: Finding the Stories in Your Life” with Marilyn McPhie
Our 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.

Best of the Best Book Club: "The Vegetarian" by Han Kang
2025-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
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. Receive reminder emails about our meeting by registering below. Registration is not required.
For our January meeting, we will discuss the 2016 Booker Prize winner The Vegetarian by Han Kang, who recently made history by becoming the first Korean and the first Asian Nobel laureate in literature.
Place this title on hold via our online catalog, or check out the e-book through the CloudLibrary app.

About The Vegetarian
Before the nightmares began, Yeong-hye and her husband lived an ordinary, controlled life. But the dreams—invasive images of blood and brutality—torture her, driving Yeong-hye to purge her mind and renounce eating meat altogether. It’s a small act of independence, but it interrupts her marriage and sets into motion an increasingly grotesque chain of events at home. As her husband, her brother-in-law and sister each fight to reassert their control, Yeong-hye obsessively defends the choice that’s become sacred to her. Soon their attempts turn desperate, subjecting first her mind, and then her body, to ever more intrusive and perverse violations, sending Yeong-hye spiraling into a dangerous, bizarre estrangement, not only from those closest to her, but also from herself.
Celebrated by critics around the world, The Vegetarian is a darkly allegorical, Kafka-esque tale of power, obsession, and one woman’s struggle to break free from the violence both without and within her.

Book Launch with "USA Today" Bestselling Author Jennifer Coburn: "The Girls of the Glimmer Factory"
2025-01-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Coronado Library Winn Room, 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
The library, in partnership with Adventures by the Book, presents an exclusive pre-release celebration of The Girls of the Glimmer Factory, the latest novel from Jennifer Coburn, author of Cradles of the Reich. Set against the backdrop of WWII, this poignant tale of resistance, friendship, and the dangers of propaganda is inspired by the true story of Theresienstadt.
Meet the author and hear her discuss this moving story about two women on opposite sides of history—Hannah, a Jewish prisoner fighting to reveal the truth, and Hilde, a Nazi loyalist desperate to make a name for herself in the Reich Ministry of Propaganda.
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 The Girls of the Glimmer Factory through Adventures by the Book. Please visit adventuresbythebook.com/calendar-event/jennifer-coburn-1-22-25 for more information.
A New Glimpse Into WWII: “The Girls of the Glimmer Factory”

About The Girls of the Glimmer Factory: Hannah longs for the days when she used to be free, but now she is a Jewish prisoner at Theresienstadt, a model ghetto where the Nazis plan to make a propaganda film to convince the world that the Jewish people are living well in the camps. But Hannah will do anything to show the world the truth. Along with other young resistance members, they vow to disrupt the filming and derail the increasingly frequent deportations to death camps in the east.
Hilde is a true believer in the Nazi cause, working in the Reich Ministry of Enlightenment and Propaganda. Though they’re losing the war, Hilde hasn’t lost faith. She can’t stop the Allied bombings, but she can help the party create a documentary that will renew confidence in Hitler’s plans for Jewish containment. When the filming of Hitler Gives a City to the Jews faces production problems due to resistance, Hilde finds herself in a position to finally make a name for herself. And when she recognizes Hannah, an old childhood friend, she knows she can use their friendship to get the film back on track.

Jennifer Coburn is the author of Cradles of the Reich, a historical novel about three very different women living at a Nazi Lebensborn breeding home at the start of World War ll. She has also published a mother-daughter travel memoir, We’ll Always Have Paris, as well as six contemporary women’s novels. Additionally, Jennifer has contributed to five literary anthologies, including A Paris All Your Own. Jennifer lives in San Diego with her husband, William. Their daughter, Katie is currently in graduate school. When Jennifer is not going down historical research rabbit holes, she volunteers with So Say We All, a live storytelling organization, where she is a performer, producer, and performance coach. She is also an active volunteer with Reality Changers, a nonprofit that supports low-income high school students in becoming the first in their families to attend college.
