Though the bestselling author and former Peninsula high school administrator Joanna Ho is known for writing children's picture books, she was compelled to write her latest release, a young adult novel called “The Silence that Binds Us,” after a couple of encounters she had years ago.
Read MoreBack in 1971, Frances Moore Lappé broke ground as an early advocate of plant-based eating in her first book, “Diet for a Small Planet.” More than 50 years later and with an updated introduction, Lappé’s book is more relevant than ever, highlighting the environmental and human costs of meat-heavy and highly processed diets.
Read MoreWho poisoned Jane Stanford, the widow of Stanford University's co-founder, Leland Stanford? Stanford history professor emeritus Richard White's new book delves into the circumstances around the death of Stanford University co-founder Jane Stanford — and whether university officials tried to cover it up.
Read MoreLi’s fiction novel ‘Portrait of a Thief’ explores what achievement and success really mean for its Chinese American art bandits.
Read MoreLocal independent bookstores have helped keep many a restless mind grounded during the unpredictability of the past couple of years with a steady supply of compelling reading material, along with hosting a variety of online author talks and events. And for the first time in two years, there's ample opportunity to celebrate these businesses in person, on Independent Bookstore Day, which takes place on Saturday, April 30.
Read MoreThe story of a family made notorious with one heinous act that reshaped the course of U.S. history.
Read MoreA new book on Big Basin reveals the important and untold role women played in preserving the redwoods, along with other new historical details.
Read MoreMenlo Park resident Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic on her two new books, picky eating and fictional places inspired by Peninsula spots.
Read MoreAvoid the supply chain saga and shop in the 650 for the holidays. We've got you covered from the traditional to the experiential gifts.
Read MoreMeet the NASA astronaut who became a climate change activist after seeing the earth from outer space
Ahead of her Kepler’s talk on Oct. 19, astronaut, engineer and aquanaut Nicole Stott talks jury duty, watercoloring and how to save the world from space
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