Book Shelf

Lost Angel in Paradise

Linda Ballou, travel writer, author, and “Adventures in Travel” columnist for the Messenger Mountain News, starts her latest book: Lost Angel in Paradise: Great Outdoor Days from Los Angeles to the Coast,…

Children Travel the World in Ann Stalcup’s Books

Ann Stalcup, a nonfiction writer and teacher, grew up in England where she intended to make either ballet or art her career. At some point she realized that neither career was practical.…

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New Books for the New Year

Four local authors have new books in four different genres just in time for the start of the new year. Self Help “Accepting Your Blended Family,” by Wendy Smith Baruc—Canyon resident Wendy…

Chango’s Journey to the Stars

One of the first experiences with death and dying children may have is that of a pet. When local artist Tamara Gould wrote this children’s book, she was an adult. It was…

Book Review: If You Wish…

A wicked stepmother, a pair of glass slippers, a moral of optimism, generosity, hard work, and friendship… This is a story you’ve likely been told before. Cassandra Sage Briskman’s debut book If…