A group of Santa Monica Librarians AKA “Book Mob” simultaneously read-aloud excerpts from 'The Shadow Catcher,' by acclaimed author Marianne Wiggins at the Third Street Promenade on Wednesday, February 25, 2009, in support of literacy and to promote the Citywide Reads program. The book mob handed out free copies of the The Shadow Catcher.

The book mob is based on the concept of a flash mob - a group of people who gather together suddenly and perform an unusual action.

Citywide reads is an annual program presented by the Santa Monica Public Library encouraging the community to read and discuss a book together. This years’ selection is The Shadow Catcher. Citywide Reads events and book discussions officially begin on March 7.