Accomplished professor addresses growing problem in new book ‘iDisorder’

Book focuses on ‘Understanding our Obsession with Technology and Overcoming Its Hold on Us’

‘Hyper-focused’ bestselling author revisits popular character from ‘Gone Baby Gone’

Patrick Kenzie isn’t the toughest or bravest private detective — he once admitted that “circus dwarfs could kick my ass.”

Del Mar resident provides unique perspective in book ‘A Scientist’s God’

Jerzy Lewak took a while getting to writing his book, “A Scientist’s God,” which he says gives undeniable proof of the existence of God and spirituality.

Friends of Solana Beach Library to hold author presentation May 8

On Tuesday night, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Solana Beach Library, the Friends of the Library are hosting a presentation by local author Zohreh Ghahremani who will speak about her new book, “Sky of Red Poppies.”

Top author to address global healthcare

New York Times best-selling author T.R. Reid, a correspondent and reporter with NPR and PBS, will present a seminar based on his book, “The Healing of America: A Global Quest for Better, Cheaper, and Fairer Health Care.”

Teen author to appear at Del Mar Highlands Barnes & Noble

As Emily Beaver watched others move on after her brother died of cancer, she realized she would always feel his loss. Emily’s novel “Slipping Reality” is the devoted sister’s way of honoring her sibling forever, as he was the first who encouraged her to follow her dream of becoming an author.

Father and son share special journey in new book

Major League Baseball players know road trips, hotel rooms and being away from family.

Mike Luery and his son Matt do, too, only they skipped the being away from each other during the years they trekked all around the country to 32 different ballparks.

Del Mar author releases another new book in popular series

Dr. Udo Wahn has released his new book “Cabo and Coral Reef Explorers.” This educational and inspirational children’s color picture book authored by Wahn, a Del Mar surfer and environmental activist, also features work by illustrator and Wyland Ocean Arts Society member Jennifer Belote of San Diego.

Solana Beach author Diane Welch a San Diego Book Awards finalist

Contenders for the San Diego Book Awards have recently been announced with Diane Y. Welch’s monograph, “Lilian J. Rice: Architect of Rancho Santa Fe, California” [Schiffer, 2010] selected as a finalist in the biography category.

Local author to appear at Book Works

The Book Works will present author Shilpi Somaya Gowda on May 3 at 7 p.m. Gowda will read and discuss her novel “Secret Daughter,” recently released in paperback from William Morrow. Gowda’s presentation will be immediately followed by a book signing. This event is free to the public.