Books

Embrace of the Wild by Linda Ballou Embrace of the Wild by Linda Ballou Reviewed by Flavia Potenza Thank you, Linda Ballou, for “Embrace of the Wild,” and introducing us to the extraordinary equestrian explor...Read more Zoom to MOROCCO for a ‘Comedy of Menace’ Zoom to MOROCCO for a ‘Comedy of Menace’ Topanga Actors Company (TAC) presents MOROCCO, by Allan Havis, on Zoom, Saturday, January 23 and Sunday January 24, 7 p.m. Part psychologica...Read more ‘The Cat That Changed America’ by Tony Lee Moral ‘The Cat That Changed America’ by Tony Lee Moral Reviewed by Flavia Potenza The young mountain lion, P22, became a media sensation when he showed up in Griffith Park, an oasis in the middle of urban Los Angeles. As if that wer...Read more   The Great Topanga Scavenger Hunt! The Great Topanga Scavenger Hunt! By Amy Weisberg, M.Ed., NBCT Are you missing the wonderful sense of community that Topanga is known for? Are you ready to get outside and away from screens in a safe and fu...Read more The Hammer, Sickle, and the Heart The Hammer, Sickle, and the Heart Reviewed by Paula LaBrot Topanga is a community that, historically, includes a plethora of creative, productive artists, musicians, and writers in residence. Among our present...Read more Zoom with The Water Babies, December 19-20 Zoom with The Water Babies, December 19-20 Topanga Actors Company (TAC) will present a holiday production of Charles Kingsley’s beloved tale, The Water Babies, on Dec. 19, repeated on Dec. 20...Read more   Topanga Canyon Gallery Holiday Show Topanga Canyon Gallery Holiday Show “The Art of Giving” holiday art show at Topanga Canyon Gallery is in full swing with an array of one-of-a-kind fine art and gifts for your family ...Read more COVID-19 Diary COVID-19 Diary By Jean Colonomos Dear Reader, This column is dedicated to the intrepid, creative staff of The Canyon Chronicle. I thank Publisher/Editor, Flavia Potenza; Creative D...Read more The Spirit of Christmas Present 2020 The Spirit of Christmas Present 2020 By Kathie Gibboney Each time I think of this holiday season, and what should be the celebratory nature of the time, I am hard pressed to find the star. I know it’s up ...Read more   The Dawning The Dawning By Paula LaBrot On Dec. 21, the time of the winter solstice and the shortest daylight hours of the year when the hours of daylight and darkness are equal, you will ha...Read more Hansel and Gretel By Coco Blignaut aka Coco Mary Hansel and Gretel By Coco Blignaut aka Coco Mary Reviewed by Flavia Potenza In case you haven’t noticed, much of the content in this issue verges on the whimsical. Coco Blignaut’s latest literary effort takes whimsy and f...Read more Dakota The Therapy Dog: Goes to the Airport By Lara Clear, Illustrated by Katie Watts Dakota The Therapy Dog: Goes to the Airport By Lara Clear, Illustrated by Katie Watts Reviewed by Flavia Potenza Actor, producer, and author, Lara Clear moved to Topanga in August. As she adapts to her new community, she has two stories to share, one is personal,...Read more   Dancing in the Narrows Dancing in the Narrows Anna Penenberg’s memoir, “Dancing in the Narrows,” a mother-daughter odyssey through chronic illness (July 7, 2020, She Writes Press), takes rea...Read more Modern Monsters Modern Monsters I knew this year was going to be tough because of the election. But it is a horror show to actually see communities, friendships and families ripped a...Read more Topanga Beach a History Topanga Beach a History Everything you ever wanted to know about Topanga Beach History, but didn’t know to ask is here. In this meticulously researched chronicle of the eve...Read more