Flourishing with Good Fill and The Book Bus If you're a fellow plant lover, you've likely shopped local house plant shop Let It Grow Fresno on Shields and Van Ness. However, if you haven't been in … [Read more...] about Let It Grow Fresno!
Join the Jane Austen Society for a special event this weekend
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love the writing of Jane Austen and those who do not. I personally love her and enjoy reading her books except, honestly, for Mansfield … [Read more...] about Join the Jane Austen Society for a special event this weekend
Fresno attorney and judge pens mystery novel
Fans of mystery novels, there's a new book available, and it has a local connection. Fresno attorney James A. Ardaiz, former presiding justice of the California Fifth District Court of Appeal, has … [Read more...] about Fresno attorney and judge pens mystery novel
Explore Highway 99 history with author Stephen Provost
At first glance, the highway doesn't seem all that exciting. Made of crushed rocks and Caltrans plans, it can seem like a wasteland of black pavement and potholes that we ignore on long car trips, … [Read more...] about Explore Highway 99 history with author Stephen Provost
Clovis Toddler Inspires New Children’s Book
A Clovis toddler has inspired her mom to write a children’s book with a message of perseverance, determination, goal setting, and family encouragement. Jill Harold’s 3-year-old daughter, Brooklynn, … [Read more...] about Clovis Toddler Inspires New Children’s Book
Fresno Native Getting National Attention for New Parenting Book
Growing up in Fresno has had a huge impact on how author Jill Simonian raises her two daughters in posh Los Angeles. “I raise my kids in a very down-to-earth ‘Fresno’ way,” Simonian says. “I tell … [Read more...] about Fresno Native Getting National Attention for New Parenting Book
“Pen the Tale, Oogie” is a Book for Anyone Who Has Struggled
For anyone who has tried hard and failed, there's a new book available about a bear that'll encourage you (and possibly tempt you to eat a honey sandwich). Pen the Tale, Oogie is the product of … [Read more...] about “Pen the Tale, Oogie” is a Book for Anyone Who Has Struggled
Owls, Wizards, and Golden Snitches- Barnes and Noble’s Magical Holiday Ball
This year all the Barnes & Noble bookstores, including our local Fresno location, hosted a Magical Holiday Ball inspired by the Harry Potter books. (Specifically the Yule Ball highlighted in the … [Read more...] about Owls, Wizards, and Golden Snitches- Barnes and Noble’s Magical Holiday Ball
All Aboard! Next stop – Holiday Storytime Events at Barnes & Noble
Holiday Storytime Events at Barnes & Noble Pajamas? Check. "Choo-choo" obsessed toddler? Check. With that in mind I walked into Barnes & Noble last weekend with my kiddo in tow. They … [Read more...] about All Aboard! Next stop – Holiday Storytime Events at Barnes & Noble
Scholastic Warehouse Sale! (It’s like Black Friday for books!)
Book lovers rejoice! It's the most wonderful time of the year! Well, yes - it's that Christmas-y time of course, but it's also time for the semi-annual Scholastic Books Warehouse Sale in Fresno! I … [Read more...] about Scholastic Warehouse Sale! (It’s like Black Friday for books!)
More Than Books: Six Reasons You Should Join the Fresno County Public Library
My earliest memories are of going to the library with my parents. When I was a baby and toddler we lived within walking distance of the Fig Garden branch library in Fresno and we walked … [Read more...] about More Than Books: Six Reasons You Should Join the Fresno County Public Library
Summer Reading – FresYes Style
It’s summer—time for long days at the pool, Grizzlies games, day trips to the beach, and . . . summer reading? The way you feel about summer reading probably depends on how you feel about reading … [Read more...] about Summer Reading – FresYes Style
FresYes People – Local Novelist Proves Romance Isn’t Dead in Fresno
The funny thing about local author Gabriela Lawson's entry into the world of writing romance novels, is that it was her ex-husband's idea. Rather, it was her ex-husband's challenge, which Lawson … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Local Novelist Proves Romance Isn’t Dead in Fresno