Rancho Cucamonga, Pomona and Claremont are all promoting the reading of a single novel this fall. Unfortunately, it’s a different novel in each city. My life would have been easier if they’d all chosen the same one.

Even if you don’t live in one of those three cities, be a citizen of the Inland Valley and read about the novels, and some of the neat programs to go along with each book, in Wednesday’s column. And return here Wednesday for links to various websites for the programs.