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    A copy of "The Alaska Glacier Dictionary" from the Homer Public Library. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Local author Naomi Klouda publishes dictionary for Alaska’s...
    By Chloe Pleznac • July 30, 2025 2:30 am

    Copies of ‘The Alaska Glacier Dictionary’ are available at the Homer Bookstore and the Homer Public Library.

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    Smith has published three books, pictured here. (Photo courtesy of Brian Smith)
    Local author Brian Smith writes about history, family...
    By Chloe Pleznac • July 17, 2025 2:30 am

    The author of three self-published books, Smith is now working on the final installment of his trilogy.

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    Caring for your inner garden
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • May 29, 2025 1:30 am

    Former community member writes a book to support individual and community well-being.

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    The cover of Gary Titus and Clark Fair’s new book, “A Vanishing Past: Historic Cabins of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.” (Photo courtesy of Clark Fair)
    Pratt to host book signing with author Clark...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 22, 2025 12:30 pm

    Fair is the co-author of “A Vanishing Past: Historic Cabins of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.”

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    ‘What gives it teeth’
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 30, 2025 5:30 pm

    Indigenous author Lily H. Tuzroyluke spoke on her novel and writing process last week at the Homer Public Library.

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    Off the shelf: Time and space and the...
    By Delcenia Cosman • April 24, 2025 1:30 am

    Contemporary novel combines historical and science fiction for a gripping, emotional journey.

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    Off the shelf: Paradise versus privilege
    By Delcenia Cosman • February 13, 2025 1:30 am

    “The Garden Against Time” is part of the Homer Public Library’s 2025 Lit Lineup.

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    The third and fourth grade Battle of the Books team from Aurora Borealis Charter School, who won the district competition in February, stand for a photo. (Provided by Districtwide Librarian Julie Gottfried)
    District Battle of the Books teams ready for...
    By Jacob Dye • February 13, 2025 1:30 am

    Battle of the Books is an annual celebration of reading and teamwork.

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    What we read in 2024
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • January 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer Bookstore showcases last year’s bestsellers.

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    A copy of “The Ghost of the Kenai” stands on a desk in the Peninsula Clarion newsroom in Kenai on Tuesday,. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Off the Shelf: A haunting close to home
    By Jacob Dye • January 23, 2025 1:30 am

    New novel tells human story brought to life by ghosts and Russian colonizers.

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A copy of “The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Menal Illness” rests on a desk in the Peninsula Clarion newsroom in Kenai, Alaska, on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024.
    Off the Shelf: ‘Anxious Generation’ underserves conversations about...
    By Jacob Dye • January 9, 2025 1:30 am

    The book has been cited in recent school board discussions over cellphone policies.

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    Matthew Smith, Homer Public Library staff member and the organizer for the annual Lit Lineup community reading program, poses with a selection of books next to the lineup display on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting
    A new Lit Lineup
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • January 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer Public Library’s annual Lit Lineup encourages year-round reading.

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    Off the Shelf: Nutcracker novel sets a darker...
    By Delcenia Cosman • December 19, 2024 1:30 am

    “The Kingdom of Sweets” is available at the Homer Public Library

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