Winner of the Oregon Book Award for General Nonfiction and Los Angeles Times bestseller.
“A fascinating look into the West Coast recording studio scene of the ’60s and the inside story of the music you heard on the radio. If you always assumed the musicians you listened to were the same people you saw onstage, you are in for a big surprise!”-Dusty Street, host of Classic Vinyl on Sirius XM Satellite Radio
Join us in the Makerspace for an in-depth discussion of The Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story of Rock and Roll’s Best Kept Secret by Kent Hartman.
For more information, email kevin@ucitylibrary.org.
“A marvelous history . . . Mr. Gordon captures the glory years of Stax in a series of exciting chapters that reflect his fine ear for prose as well as for the music the studio made.” ―Wall Street Journal
Join us in the Makerspace for an in-depth discussion of Respect Yourself: Stax Records and the Soul Explosion by Robert Gordon.
For more information, email kevin@ucitylibrary.org.
A beautifully written, witty memoir that is also an immersive exploration of classical music–its power, its meanings, and what it can teach us about ourselves–from the MacArthur Genius Grant-winning pianist
“Jeremy Denk has written a love letter to the music, and especially to the music teachers, in his life.”–Conrad Tao, pianist and composer
Join us in the Makerspace for an in-depth discussion of Every Good Boy Does Fine by Jeremy Denk.
For more information, email kevin@ucitylibrary.org.
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Join us for a lively discussion of Siren Queen by Nghi Vo at 7 p.m. Monday, April 14 in the UCPL makerspace. Email Kara at kkrekeler@ucitylibrary.org for more info.
Join us for a lively discussion of Elder Race by Adrian Tchaikovsky at 7 p.m. Monday, March 10 in the UCPL makerspace. Email Kara at kkrekeler@ucitylibrary.org for more info.
Join us for a lively discussion of In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 in the UCPL makerspace. Email Kara at kkrekeler@ucitylibrary.org for more info.
Join us for a lively discussion of Finder by Suzanne Palmer at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 in the UCPL makerspace. Email Kara at kkrekeler@ucitylibrary.org for more info.
Join us online for a captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.
The Night We Lost Him focuses on estranged siblings who discover their father has been keeping a secret for over fifty years, one that may have been fatal…
With Laura Dave’s trademark combination of soulful suspense and evocative family drama, The Night We Lost Him is a riveting page-turner. Register now to learn about this book and so much more!
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Join us for an absolutely dazzling online presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post as he talks about The Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels.
The Smithsonian’s Unearthed explores the scandals, mysteries, and human stories behind the world’s greatest gems. In this original book, the surprising stories behind this world-renowned gem collection are brought to life by Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection for over 30 years. In this webinar, fact is separated from fiction and Dr. Post will reveal fresh information and regale the viewers with anecdotes and tales of some of the world’s greatest and most famous gemstones. Inside the illustrious pages of Unearthed, Dr. Post tells the stories of the Smithsonian’s most famous gems, including the Hope Diamond, Star of Asia Sapphire, Carmen Lucia Ruby, Hooker Emerald, and Blue Heart Diamond and presents the tales, details, and fascinating facts surrounding rarely displayed gems from the Smithsonian vault and recent additions made to the collection.
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Join us for an evening of poetry from local writer, essayist and artist Paul Thiel, who will read excerpts from his latest book Snapshots: Verbal Pictures. Thiel has been recognized by the Prix de Paris award from the Duncan Gallery, Madison Avenue, NYC and as a finalist position for a mural at a Wall Street bank. In addition to receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of Missouri-St. Louis for his literary work, his accolades include winning the Diana Woods award from Antioch University for his creative-non-fiction story, Stonewall and the Village. This event will be held in the second-floor auditorium. Copies of the book will be available for purchase from the author. Recommended for adults.
