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T here is no shortage of books that are absurd, surreal, mad, ludicrous or bizarre. Some books employ elaborate and convoluted structures, some introduce typographic tricks and effects and some books do all of the above.

COQUITLAM Beginner internet: If you already feel confident using the mouse, sign up for a free beginner internet class. You must be able to click and scroll with the mouse. Learn the basics of the internet and be surfing in no time.

T he communities of Coquitlam and Burnaby as well as beautiful Burrard Inlet are facing a proposal for a massive pipeline to carry diluted bitumen from the Alberta tar sands to be shipped from the Westridge terminal in Burnaby to points overseas.

A Port Moody history enthusiast has stitched together two videos shot 25 years apart showcasing some of the changes in the Tri-City community.

S ummer is all but done but there's still time to get the most out of your local heritage. Check out this list of the top historic sites in Coquitlam: One of the richest heritage areas in Coquitlam is Maillardville.

W hile we're planting bulbs this fall, let's not forget one of the most important: Allium ophioscorodon. That's garlic, by the way. Now is the very best time of the year to plant this valuable crop, even if you have only a small garden plot.

I 've always been a fan of science fiction, particularly those stories featuring distant planets and alien races.

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities' three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

You can join a Citizen Services Specialist from Service Canada next week in Port Coquitlam to discover the many benefits available under the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security programs. Visitors to Terry Fox Library on Monday, Sept.

I n this column published in July, I related the story of a determined and driven young man named Terry Fox, who grew up in Port Coquitlam.