Books and Media

Sacramento's RCCTV wants to serve more religions, gain broadcasters

By Jennifer Garza - Updated: Tuesday, February 7 2012 - 8:01 am

For $80, local faith groups can broadcast their message on TV for half an hour. Many Christian groups do. Now, because of the troubled economy, station officials are scrambling to fill air time and are reaching out to other religions.

News and trends in religion

Young Library: 'The Fault in Our Stars' soars and warms

By Judy Green - Updated: Tuesday, February 7 2012 - 9:42 am

Author John Green takes the improbable subject of teenagers coping with cancer and molds it into a surprisingly funny, brilliant novel that leaves readers in tears. It's perfect in every way.

A lot to read for Black History Month

By Allen Pierleoni - Updated: 12:11 pm

February is Black History Month, a time to remember the struggles, accomplishments and contributions of African Americans.

Black History Month: Notable California African Americans

Author appearances for the week of Feb. 5

Updated: Sunday, February 5 2012 - 10:24 am

Author appearances and book events in the Sacramento region.

Between the Lines: Jack Parker's hooked on travel

By Allen Pierleoni - Published: Sunday, January 29 2012 - 12:00 am

Roseville author Jack Parker loves fly-fishing, but he keeps a strict writing schedule to produce his travel

Jeff Thornton and Trudy Garrison grew up next door to each other and are best friends. Their creator, Roseville author Jack Parker, describes them as "all-American types, college kids in their 20s who love the outdoors."

Bookmarks: Appearances, sales, seminars, meetings - Jan 29
'Dead End in Norvelt' wins Newbery Medal - Jan 24
Young Library: 'Heart' is a superb look at African Americans - Jan 24
Best-sellers lists: How they work and who they (mostly) work for - Jan 22
Times best-sellers lists cover it - Jan 22

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Music

Michael Goodwin, Auburn Symphony music director and conductor, dies in car crash

In the lives of conductors, there is always one work that they desire to perform most of all.

Technology

CalSTRS displeased by Facebook's lack of women on board

CalSTRS has issues with Facebook Inc. as the social networking giant prepares its epic initial public stock offering.

Video games

An age-appropriate guide to the year's notable video titles

Many of this holiday season's new video games are great for younger players, but some aren't – and not all youngsters put only age-appropriate fare on their holiday wish lists.

Wire Book News

Facebook sees slowing growth - 6:06 pm
Why most Facebook users get more than they give - Feb 8
Facebook sees slowing growth - Feb 8
The Romance Reader: 'Sudden Attraction' - Feb 8
Harlem Renaissance collection contains surprising groundbreakers - Feb 8

Movie News

New DVDs

Also: "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962, Universal, 50th anniversary edition, two-disc set includes featurettes and commentary by director Robert Mulligan and producer Alan Pakula), "Dream House," "The Double," "The Mill and the Cross," "Texas Killing Fields," "Thunder Soul," "Treasure Buddies," "You and I," "Chalet Girl," "Matlock The Seventh Season" (1992-93), "Church Girl" and "Leapfrog: Numberland."

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