Librarians pick top children’s books for 2011 with annual awards

Today (Jan. 10) at its Mid-winter Meeting in San Diego, The American Library Association announced the top books, video and audiobooks for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz award winners. Here is the list of all the 2011 award recipients.

La Jolla duo publishes new book series for children

Two La Jolla artists publish new book series for children.

From CNN to Larry King Live! Producer marks 30 thrilling years in television with book of memories

By Arthur Lightbourn Contributor Wendy Walker, senior executive producer of the “Larry King Live” television show, is by nature a very private “behind-the-scenes” person, but at the urging of friends fascinated by her experiences she agreed to write a book. But the Rancho Santa Fe resident and mother of two said she didn’t want to just write [...]

Anne Rice will sign her new novel at Warwick’s on Dec. 8

Anne Rice, author of 30 works of fiction and a resident of Rancho Mirage, will sign her new novel, “Of Love and Evil,” 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at Warwick’s Books in La Jolla.

Mike Huckabee signs holiday book at Warwick’s

Former Arkansas governor and Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee will sign his new book “Can’t Wait Till Christmas,” 11 a.m. to noon, Nov. 27 at Warwick’s, 7812 Girard Ave.

Jane Mitchell scores a hit with new book on San Diego athletes

Sports journalist Jane Mitchell has poured her heart and soul into a book, “One on One − My Journey with Hall of Famers, Fan Favorites and Rising Stars,” now on store shelves.

Author to discuss his biography on Hedy Lamarr in La Jolla

Film historian Stephen Michael Shearer will discuss his new book “Beautiful: The Life of Hedy Lamarr,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at D.G.Wills Books, 7461 Girard Ave. (858) 456-1800, www.dgwillsbooks.com.

UCSD begins writers’ readings

A new writing series at UCSD will present a reading by author Stuart Dybek, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 3 in the Visual Arts Facility Performance Space

Jewish Book Fair authors will offer guests a lot to think about

The 16th annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair will continue its tradition of excellence this year with a lineup of some 40 acclaimed authors, including Cathleen Schine, Gary Shteyngart, Paula Shoyer, Sam Zien (aka Sam The Cooking Guy) and Mosab Hassan Yousef (aka the Son of Hamas). 


The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center in La Jolla will host the literature festival and book sale Nov. 3-15 at its Jacobs Family Campus, 4126 Executive Drive.

Novelist Elizabeth Berg to address ‘Words Alive’ luncheon guests

New York Times best-selling author Elizabeth Berg will be the keynote speaker at the annual Words Alive Authors’ Luncheon, Nov. 10 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine.