Book Report: Local Author Spotlight
A book can take you anywhere, and luckily you don’t have to travel far to find these favorites from local authors. Whether you want to go on an adventure, take a personal growth journey, or solve a mystery, these books will help open your world.
Financial Fives: The Top 325 Ways to Save, Earn and Thrive to Retire Before 65 by Gary Grewal
Financial Fives aims to offer a refreshing perspective on financial wellness in an actionable way. From how to negotiate rent, save money on insurance, and make conscious spending decisions, you'll learn more about how to thrive financially.
Gary Grewal grew up in Northern California and has lived in every time zone in the U.S. He took a career in financial planning because he feels personal finance knowledge can change the direction of someone's life in a positive manner.
Simon the Bunny Goes on Vacation by Terri Dorow
Simon wants to go on vacation; his friend Abby wants to go too and suggests the beach, mountains, or the desert, but Simon is afraid of big waves, high mountains, and prickly things. With Abby’s support and encouragement, he begins to feel a little braver.
Financial Fives aims to offer a refreshing perspective on financial wellness in an actionable way. From how to negotiate rent, save money on insurance, and make conscious spending decisions, you'll learn more about how to thrive financially.
Financial Fives: The Top 325 Ways to Save, Earn and Thrive to Retire Before 65 by Gary Grewal
Gary Grewal grew up in Northern California and has lived in every time zone in the U.S. He took a career in financial planning because he feels personal finance knowledge can change the direction of someone's life in a positive manner.
Simon the Bunny Goes on Vacation by Terri Dorow
Simon wants to go on vacation; his friend Abby wants to go too and suggests the beach, mountains, or the desert, but Simon is afraid of big waves, high mountains, and prickly things. With Abby’s support and encouragement, he begins to feel a little braver.
Simon the Bunny Goes on Vacation by Terri Dorow
Terri Dorow is the author of Just Lo, Simon the Bunny, and Simon the Bunny Goes on Vacation. A retired teacher and administrator, she now enjoys supporting children in foster care through her volunteer work at CASA.
Bandage Project by Lisa Liss
Bandage Project tells the incredible story of kids who honored the 1.5 million children killed in the Holocaust with bandages to represent each one lost. Their dedication and compassion ultimately saw them receive bandages from all 50 states and 26 countries.
Lisa Liss has devoted her 35-year career to teaching about the Holocaust with an emphasis on tolerance, survivor stories, and Anne Frank. She's both written and been featured in several books, and her work has earned many honors including “Teacher of the Year.”
Artful Journeys: When You Speak With an Artist, Discoveries Are Made by Maria Soto
Maria Soto interviewed local artists and wrote their stories while documenting them in their studios. All the artists featured have in some way inspired Soto’s work, and to pay it forward, Soto seeks to inspire other artists to forge their own creative paths.
Maria Soto’s photography has been exhibited in galleries throughout Sacramento, Loomis, and Auburn. She started out as a black-and-white landscape and historical photographer, and has since expanded her portfolio to include watercolor, acrylic, Asian-inspired mixed media, and sumi ink painting.
Bison Blog: An Erutuf National Park Novel by Kathy Arnold Cherry
Join siblings Reese and Dean on an exciting adventure to the magical Erutuf National Park! Can the siblings work together while facing new challenges to protect this national park and guard the secret map from a unique set of pirates?
Kathy Arnold Cherry is the author of the action-packed Erutuf National Park children’s book series. She studied anthropology and political science at Indiana University and earned a master’s degree at DePaul University.
The Navigator by Cindy Bohart
The Navigator tells the amazing true story of how a family discovers that life does not end at the last breath. Through miraculous events and evidence of the author’s son Josh’s continued communication after his passing, the reader is given a glimpse of the journey to discover who we all are.
Cindy Bohart is dedicated to helping grieving parents find their light again after loss. She’s the proud mother of two beloved sons, Josh and Nate, and resides in El Dorado Hills with her partner, Tony, and their dog, Ronan.
The Allay the Frog and the Axolotls: Adventures in Minecraft by Hayden Coles
Follow characters on exciting adventures as they try to escape adversaries at every turn in hopes of finding a peaceful home in the Overworld. This original story is based on the computer game, Minecraft, where kids create adventures wherever their imaginations take them.
Hayden Coles, age 11 of El Dorado Hills, has written, illustrated, and published seven books for ages 6-11, springing from his love of science, reading, and drawing.
Me, Mommy, Mantu by Toba Adina-Jao
Me, Mommy, Mantu pays homage to the beautiful Afghan culture, the colorful dish “mantu,” and the joy and bonding that occurs when cooking with loved ones.
Toba Adina-Jao (Tuba) is an Afghan-American author whose biggest love is her family. She devotes her time as an oncology clinical specialist and is passionate about giving back to her community.
A Deadly Combo by Karen A. Phillips
Sisters Rocky and Bridget are enjoying each other’s company until they stumble over a corpse. When Bridget becomes a suspect in the murder, Rocky uses her skills learned through boxing lessons to prove her sister’s innocence while keeping her from becoming the next victim.
Karen A. Phillips writes humorous, fun, action-packed mysteries with characters that are engaging and fearless; and yes, she does take boxing lessons.
Find Your Way Through Folsom by Brian Wallace
Explore Folsom’s exciting past and learn some of its secrets in this interactive, activity-filled book that will introduce you to the city’s history in a fun, engaging way.
Brian Wallace is an award-winning artist and the author/illustrator of the award-winning children’s book, Daisy and the Dirty Dozen and Winnie and Ruby's Folsom ABC Adventure. He lives in Folsom with his wife, Jessica, their two children, and their dog Henry.
Do-Dads, The Good Father Revolution by Mike Mason
Do-Dads encourages fathers toward a path of personal growth, self-evaluation, healthy relationships, deep involvement with their kids, and mentorship for other dads, giving the reader both the tools and the inspiration to become a better father.
Mike Mason has led men’s groups for over 10 years. He’s a public speaking coach and proud father and grandfather who spends his free time enjoying family, fitness, painting, traveling, and writing.
A BiDOGraphy: The Life & (Crazy) Times of Cool Hand Luke by Jamie Susslin
This true story tells about the adventures of Cool Hand Luke, a Jack Russell terrier who thought he was 10 times his size with an uncanny ability to know what to do in any situation he and his fur mom encountered.
Jamie Susslin is a former police officer, model, and television host. She now enjoys a successful real estate career and lives with her husband, Mike, and their two Jack Russell terriers.
Bandage Project by Lisa Liss
Bandage Project tells the incredible story of kids who honored the 1.5 million children killed in the Holocaust with bandages to represent each one lost. Their dedication and compassion ultimately saw them receive bandages from all 50 states and 26 countries.
Bandage Project by Lisa Liss
Lisa Liss has devoted her 35-year career to teaching about the Holocaust with an emphasis on tolerance, survivor stories, and Anne Frank. She's both written and been featured in several books, and her work has earned many honors including “Teacher of the Year.”
Artful Journeys: When You Speak With an Artist, Discoveries Are Made by Maria Soto
Maria Soto interviewed local artists and wrote their stories while documenting them in their studios. All the artists featured have in some way inspired Soto’s work, and to pay it forward, Soto seeks to inspire other artists to forge their own creative paths.
Artful Journeys: When You Speak With an Artist, Discoveries Are Made by Maria Soto
Maria Soto’s photography has been exhibited in galleries throughout Sacramento, Loomis, and Auburn. She started out as a black-and-white landscape and historical photographer, and has since expanded her portfolio to include watercolor, acrylic, Asian-inspired mixed media, and sumi ink painting.
Bison Blog: An Erutuf National Park Novel by Kathy Arnold Cherry
Join siblings Reese and Dean on an exciting adventure to the magical Erutuf National Park! Can the siblings work together while facing new challenges to protect this national park and guard the secret map from a unique set of pirates?
Bison Blog: An Erutuf National Park Novel by Kathy Arnold Cherry
Kathy Arnold Cherry is the author of the action-packed Erutuf National Park children’s book series. She studied anthropology and political science at Indiana University and earned a master’s degree at DePaul University.
The Navigator by Cindy Bohart
The Navigator tells the amazing true story of how a family discovers that life does not end at the last breath. Through miraculous events and evidence of the author’s son Josh’s continued communication after his passing, the reader is given a glimpse of the journey to discover who we all are.
The Navigator by Cindy Bohart
Cindy Bohart is dedicated to helping grieving parents find their light again after loss. She’s the proud mother of two beloved sons, Josh and Nate, and resides in El Dorado Hills with her partner, Tony, and their dog, Ronan.
The Allay the Frog and the Axolotls: Adventures in Minecraft by Hayden Coles
Follow characters on exciting adventures as they try to escape adversaries at every turn in hopes of finding a peaceful home in the Overworld. This original story is based on the computer game, Minecraft, where kids create adventures wherever their imaginations take them.
The Allay the Frog and the Axolotls: Adventures in Minecraft by Hayden Coles
Hayden Coles, age 11 of El Dorado Hills, has written, illustrated, and published seven books for ages 6-11, springing from his love of science, reading, and drawing.
Me, Mommy, Mantu by Toba Adina-Jao
Me, Mommy, Mantu pays homage to the beautiful Afghan culture, the colorful dish “mantu,” and the joy and bonding that occurs when cooking with loved ones.
Me, Mommy, Mantu by Toba Adina-Jao
Toba Adina-Jao (Tuba) is an Afghan-American author whose biggest love is her family. She devotes her time as an oncology clinical specialist and is passionate about giving back to her community.
A Deadly Combo by Karen A. Phillips
Sisters Rocky and Bridget are enjoying each other’s company until they stumble over a corpse. When Bridget becomes a suspect in the murder, Rocky uses her skills learned through boxing lessons to prove her sister’s innocence while keeping her from becoming the next victim.
A Deadly Combo by Karen A. Phillips
Karen A. Phillips writes humorous, fun, action-packed mysteries with characters that are engaging and fearless; and yes, she does take boxing lessons.
Find Your Way Through Folsom by Brian Wallace
Explore Folsom’s exciting past and learn some of its secrets in this interactive, activity-filled book that will introduce you to the city’s history in a fun, engaging way.
Find Your Way Through Folsom by Brian Wallace
Brian Wallace is an award-winning artist and the author/illustrator of the award-winning children’s book, Daisy and the Dirty Dozen and Winnie and Ruby's Folsom ABC Adventure. He lives in Folsom with his wife, Jessica, their two children, and their dog Henry.
Do-Dads, The Good Father Revolution by Mike Mason
Do-Dads encourages fathers toward a path of personal growth, self-evaluation, healthy relationships, deep involvement with their kids, and mentorship for other dads, giving the reader both the tools and the inspiration to become a better father.
Do-Dads, The Good Father Revolution by Mike Mason
Mike Mason has led men’s groups for over 10 years. He’s a public speaking coach and proud father and grandfather who spends his free time enjoying family, fitness, painting, traveling, and writing.
A BiDOGraphy: The Life & (Crazy) Times of Cool Hand Luke by Jamie Susslin
This true story tells about the adventures of Cool Hand Luke, a Jack Russell terrier who thought he was 10 times his size with an uncanny ability to know what to do in any situation he and his fur mom encountered.
A BiDOGraphy: The Life & (Crazy) Times of Cool Hand Luke by Jamie Susslin
Jamie Susslin is a former police officer, model, and television host. She now enjoys a successful real estate career and lives with her husband, Mike, and their two Jack Russell terriers.
BUY LOCAL
Love books as much as we do? Check out these great local bookstores!
Barnes & Noble
280 Palladio Parkway, Suite 913, Folsom, 916-984-4428; 1256 Galleria Boulevard, Roseville, 916-788-4320, barnesandnoble.com
Barnes & Noble
280 Palladio Parkway, Suite 913, Folsom, 916-984-4428; 1256 Galleria Boulevard, Roseville, 916-788-4320, barnesandnoble.com
The Book Cellar
96 Lincoln Boulevard, Lincoln, 916-645-9999, facebook.com/mybookcellar
The Bookery
326 Main Street, Placerville, 530-626-6454, thebookeryplacerville.com
The Bookhouse
3000 Green Valley Road, Suite 13, Cameron Park, 530-350-8903, facebook.com/thebookhousecp
Boomerang Books
6925 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, 916-722-6133
Face in a Book
4359 Town Center Boulevard, El Dorado Hills, Suite 113, 916-941-9401, getyourfaceinabook.com
Half Price Books
7975 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, 916-722-1101, hpb.com
Ruby’s Books
724 Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-790-8760, rubysfolsom.com
Winston Smith Books
933 Lincoln Way, Auburn, 530-823-5940, winstonsmithbooks.com
The Bookery
326 Main Street, Placerville, 530-626-6454, thebookeryplacerville.com
The Bookhouse
3000 Green Valley Road, Suite 13, Cameron Park, 530-350-8903, facebook.com/thebookhousecp
Boomerang Books
6925 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, 916-722-6133
Face in a Book
4359 Town Center Boulevard, El Dorado Hills, Suite 113, 916-941-9401, getyourfaceinabook.com
Half Price Books
7975 Greenback Lane, Citrus Heights, 916-722-1101, hpb.com
Ruby’s Books
724 Sutter Street, Folsom, 916-790-8760, rubysfolsom.com
Winston Smith Books
933 Lincoln Way, Auburn, 530-823-5940, winstonsmithbooks.com