Literature
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1.0KBookshop Santa Cruz Presents Laura Davis’ ‘The Burning Light of Two Stars’ Virtually
The Santa Cruz author’s new memoir focuses on reconciling with her mother
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1.6KLocal Author to Release First Prose and Poetry Collection
Author Olga Rosales Salinas remembers clearly the folklore and myths she heard growing up in Watsonville.
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1.4KPaul Skenazy’s New Book ‘Still Life’ is a Story of Art and Obsession
A widower retreats into self-imposed artistic lockdown in Santa Cruz novelist’s latest
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1.4KPost-Communist Bride Goes West in Santa Cruz Author’s Social Satire
Book 'The Wife Who Wasn’t' is a clever snapshot of East and West contradictions
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2.1KMichael Mechanic Takes on the Absurdities of the Super-Rich
How you’re funding the lifestyles of the super-rich
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1.6KBad Animal to Award 500 Books to Local Student with New Rhoads Prize
Rhoads Prize honors the memory of local student Noah Rhoads
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6.1K2Understanding Complex Beat Figure Neal Cassady
"The Joan Anderson Letter" was considered a holy relic of the Beat Generation
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1.6KAptos’ Tracie White Follows a Medical Mystery in New Book
Book documents a father’s quest to understand what was afflicting his son
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4.1KBay Area Author Tommy Orange on the Mythmaking of History
'There There' explores how our sense of the place we live in can be lost
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1.3KReflecting on the ‘Whole-Soul’ Politics of the Biden-Harris Inauguration
Inauguration morning brought sense of calm and joy and replenishment
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1.2KNew Book of Poetry and Nature Photos Reflects on Healing
Book features natural beauty from Santa Cruz
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1.3KNew Santa Cruz Collection of Essays Looks at Post-Trump America
Collection attempts to capture the week the American people voted out Donald Trump
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1.5KNew Book Chronicles the Near-Industrialization of Monterey Bay
Exit of Humble Oil from Monterey Bay had long-lasting effects
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1.8KAuthor Releases Next Installment in Local Mystery Series
Josephine Stuart Mystery series has gained following among local readers
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1.9K1After His Cancer Diagnosis, Jory Post Wrote Another Novel
Post’s new 'Pious Rebel' puts his virtuosity on full display
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1.7KVirtual Discussion Will Explore the Process of Death and Grieving
Discussion aimed at helping affirm what is important in life
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1.5KSpanish-Language Novel Delves Into Canning Strike
Story inspired by Latina workers at Watsonville Canning who went on strike
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9.5KHow Kendrick Lamar Became a Muse of the Black Lives Matter Movement
Author Marcus J. Moore traces connection between music and social movement in new book
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1.7K1Local Author’s Book Weaves Tale of Survival in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Final installment of "Three Sisters" trilogy now available
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2.7KSanta Cruz Poet Gary Young’s Sons Follow in His Literary Footsteps
Jake Young and Cooper Young have both published books of poetry just like their dad
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4.6KChris Frantz of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club Releases Memoir
Drummer shares his influences and dishes on Talking Heads dynamics
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2.2KPatrice Vecchione Shares Lessons on Living a Creative Life in New Book
In her new book, poet Patrice Vecchione becomes an evangelist for the writing life
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1.4KScience and the Environment Inspire Watsonville Author’s Children’s Book
Book featuring a spittlebug aims to help children realize everyone has a gift
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2.0K1Santa Cruz’s Young Writers Program Scaling Back As Director Steps Down
Julia Chiapella has mentored Santa Cruz students in the program since 2012
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2.8KC Pam Zhang’s Debut Exposes Hidden Fictions of Wild West Narratives
New novel ‘How Much of These Hills is Gold’ is a lyrical but brutal tale
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3.2KNew Titles from NorCal Authors for Your Reading List
Author talks and book signings are on hold for now, but new releases keep coming
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16.6K18Remembering Lost Santa Cruz Restaurants
New book explores dining spots that shaped the local scene
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3.7KEmily Nemens Explores Baseball Culture in ‘Cactus League’
The novel hits with perfect timing for baseball's current cultural moment
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4.3K‘Topics of Conversation’ Explores Power in Popular Culture
Miranda Popkey returns to Santa Cruz following her debut novel
