Bestselling Author John Hart Returns
Author John Hart will be discussing his latest book, “Redemption Road” with radio host Marrie Stone at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Laguna Beach Books, 1200 S. Coast Highway.
The literary thriller brims with tension, secrets, and betrayal. Each of Hart’s three previous novels have earned the author entry on the New York Times best-seller list. His previous titles are “The King of Lies, “Down River” and “The Last Child.”
Here Come the Readers
A free, open reading of short stories, poetry and essays by local writers entitled Here Comes the Sun takes place Wednesday, June 1, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Susi Q Community Center, 380 Third St.
Light refreshments will be served and on-site parking is free. No registration is required. If time allows, guests will be invited to read their works of 750 words or less. For more information, please call 858-775-3114 or visit www.thirdstreetwriters.org.
Author Recounts Survival in Nazi-Occupied France
Author and holocaust survivor Dr. Claude Abraham recounts his family’s tale in “Never Again,” Thursday, June 2, at the Chabad Center, 2240 University Dr., Newport Beach.
His entire family was arrested in France and turned over to the Nazis. Abraham escaped from a convoy and managed to hide and survive the war, coming to the United States in 1946. He is the author of 13 books.
Tickets are $15 in advance. Reserve at www.JewishNewport.com or call 949 721-9800
Pet Fan Writes About Rescues
Jaimi Ilama of Laguna Niguel recently released “The Upstairs Cat,” the first in a planned Rescue Me series that teach life lessons to young readers, the author’s statement says.
Llama’s Open Door Publishing gives a portion of book proceeds to shelters for animals and women.
The children’s work is available at www.anopendoor.us, Amazon and barnesandnoble.com.
