Meet the local author of a new book on Iraq, Thursday night

Local author and activist George Gipe will host a public discussion that examines the roots of the war in Iraq. The event, sponsored by Coastside4Kerry, celebrates the release of Gipe’s War In Iraq: Is There an Exit?, an examination of the events leading up to Sept. 11, 2001 and the Iraq war.

The discussion takes place Sept. 23 at 7:30pm at Moon News, 315 Main St., Half Moon Bay. The event is free. In addition to Moon News, the book is available at Coastside Books, 432 Main St. in Half Moon Bay. I recommend buying it locally, but you can buy it online at amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.