Books & Media

'The Other Typist'Author: Suzanne RindellFormat: ARCPublished: Amy Einhorn Books; May 2013Pages: 368Genre: Historical fiction; MysteryGrade: ASource: PublisherSynopsis: Rose Baker seals men’s fates. With a few strokes of the keys that sit before...

A plumbing catastrophe has destroyed computer equipment that helps thousands of blind people in the Sacramento area access daily news, TV listings, advertisements and other crucial information. The Society for the Blind's Access News Telephone Read...

This is world filled with Light , Dark , and some Greys. There are some fades that are terrorizing the base or town. Marina is friends with Anne- Marie , and Tobin is the boy who doesn't talk to anyone. They are learning from Mr. Pace , who is also w...

'The Secret of the Nightingale Palace'Author: Dana SachsFormat: ARCPublished: William Morrow; Feb. 2013Pages: 368Genre: Women's fiction; Historical fictionGrade: BSource: LibraryThingSynopsis: Struggling to move on after her husband's death, thirt...

I had the opportunity to be on my local CBS station and got to try some new products. I have been watching this show as when my schedule can allow it.  I got to try some amazing products. From skin care to nail polish. The confetti nail polish is 1...

A tiny vase, a bracelet and a comb were created by the 3-D printer.A whirring, mechanical sound fills the air inside a basement office of the Sacramento Public Library's main branch. It's the steely and determined sound of the MakerBot Repli...

Fear can be delicious when you're alone reading a horror novel, or sitting in a darkened movie theater witnessing the unspeakable on the big screen. So, let's get some chills going: • If you think you've seen all the scary movies, "The ...

Humorist David Sedaris will appear at the Crest Theatre next month during a tour to promote his new book, "Let's Explore Diabetes With Owls."Through insightful, self-deprecating storytelling in his observational essays and memoirs, and spoken-wor...

Kate is a lawyer , and has been a single mom raising Amelia. She has been working some crazy hours on this project. Amelia is best friends with Sylvia . She has been asked to join an exclusive group called the Magpies. She is also friends with Ben w...

Queenie Wake is busy working in NYC at her job . She gets another complaint and is fired over some eggs & ketchup. She doesn't have anywhere to go except home. She moves in with her sister Merry , and her son Cal. She also runs into her love Eve...