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Satan is Real
Satan is Real
March 2, 2012
autobiography, books, CDs, Charlie Louvin, Collective Brain, country music, gospel, history, Ira Louvin, Karen Choy, Louvin Brothers, music, nonfiction, recommendations, review, San Mateo County Library blog, Half Moon Bay

A new autobiography about the Louvin Brothers.

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2011: Even More Recommendations!
2011: Even More Recommendations!
December 30, 2011
Best of 2011, books, classics, Collective Brain, comics, fiction, graphic novels, Karen Choy, nonfiction, recommendations, San Mateo County Library blog, Half Moon Bay

What does this youth services librarian read in her spare time? Not just kids' books!

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Bay Area and Beyond: Restaurant Cookbooks, Part 2
Bay Area and Beyond: Restaurant Cookbooks, Part 2
December 7, 2011
Ad Hoc, bay area, BayWolf, Bette’s Oceanview Diner, California, Cesar, Chez Panisse, Collective Brain, cookbooks, cuisine, DeAnn O., dining, East Bay, food, foodie, French Laundry, Morimoto, Mustard’s Grill, Napa, nonfiction, recipes, Restaurants, San Mateo County Library blog, Tra Vigne, Atherton

Check out a local restaurant's cookbook!

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Top 5 by Adam Lipman
Top 5 by Adam Lipman
October 12, 2011
Adam Lipman, books, CDs, Collective Brain, fiction, Karen Choy, music, nonfiction, recommendations, San Mateo County Library blog, Top 5, Atherton, Brisbane, Half Moon Bay

Songwriter Adam Lipman suggests books and their perfect musical companions.

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10 Reasons Why I Love This Cookbook
10 Reasons Why I Love This Cookbook
October 7, 2011
books, cookbook, families, Karen Choy, kids, kids blog, nonfiction, recipe, recommendations, San Mateo County Library blog, Atherton, Brisbane, Half Moon Bay

A cookbook that parents (and even folks without kids) will adore.

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Historic Theatres
Historic Theatres
September 16, 2011
bay area, books, Collective Brain, film, historic theatres, Historical Sites, history, Karen Choy, local history, movies, nonfiction, Peninsula, San Mateo County, San Mateo County Library blog, theatre, Atherton, Brisbane, Half Moon Bay

Explore the Peninsula's fascinating theatre history.

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Top 5 by Doug Nolan
Top 5 by Doug Nolan
September 14, 2011
bay area, books, children's programs, Collective Brain, Doug Nolan, DVDs, entertainer, events, fiction, Karen Choy, music, nonfiction, performer, San Mateo County Library blog, theater, Top 5, Atherton, Brisbane, Half Moon Bay

Children's performer Doug Nolan has great recommendations for you!

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Yeah Boy!
Yeah Boy!
September 12, 2011
autobiography, biography, Collective Brain blog, cooking, Flavor Flav, hip hop, history, Karen Choy, memoir, music, New York, nonfiction, Public Enemy, rap, recipe, San Mateo County Library blog, Atherton, Brisbane, Half Moon Bay

The life and times of Public Enemy's Flavor Flav.

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2011 PEN Award Winners
2011 PEN Award Winners
September 7, 2011
award winning, books, childrens, Collective Brain, comics, DVDs, graphic novels, Karen Choy, memoir, nonfiction, PEN award, San Mateo County Library blog, YA, Atherton, Brisbane, Half Moon Bay

Catch up with this year's winners.

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Glory of Love
Glory of Love
September 6, 2011
art, autobiography, biography, Collective Brain blog, eBook, history, Just Kids, Karen Choy, memoir, music, New York, nonfiction, Patti Smith, poetry, Robert Mapplethorpe, San Mateo County Library blog, travel, Atherton, Brisbane, Half Moon Bay

The lifelong friendship of Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe.

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