Library Leads

In Library Leads, LW Library staff highlight new additions to the collection that are worth checking out.

“When We Were Real,” by Daryl Gregory

Genre: Humor, Science Fiction

A madcap adventure following two friends on a cross-country bus tour through the mind-boggling glitches in their simulated world as they grapple with love, family, secrets, and the very nature of reality in a simulation.

“American Mother: A Life Reclaimed,” by Colum McCann and Diane Foley Genre: Nonfiction, Biography A work of profound moral clarity and courage, a book that takes readers inside one woman’s extraordinary journey to find connection in a world torn asunder, and to fight for others as a way to keep James Foley’s memory alive.

Stop by the library from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on weekdays and until 3:30 on Saturday to borrow these items and more or call ahead at 562-598-2431 to place an item on hold. The library also offers free access to nearly 40,000 items, including audiobooks, movies, music and more. WiFi, computers, printers, and scanners are also available. A GRF ID card is required to check out materials and use other resources.