Literature
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1.2KMichael Mechanic Takes on the Absurdities of the Super-Rich
How you’re funding the lifestyles of the super-rich
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958Bad 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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3.7K2Understanding Complex Beat Figure Neal Cassady
"The Joan Anderson Letter" was considered a holy relic of the Beat Generation
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1.2KAptos’ 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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2.3KBay 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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956Reflecting on the ‘Whole-Soul’ Politics of the Biden-Harris Inauguration
Inauguration morning brought sense of calm and joy and replenishment
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832New Book of Poetry and Nature Photos Reflects on Healing
Book features natural beauty from Santa Cruz
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1.1KNew 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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1.3KNew Book Chronicles the Near-Industrialization of Monterey Bay
Exit of Humble Oil from Monterey Bay had long-lasting effects
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1.5KAuthor Releases Next Installment in Local Mystery Series
Josephine Stuart Mystery series has gained following among local readers
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1.6K1After His Cancer Diagnosis, Jory Post Wrote Another Novel
Post’s new 'Pious Rebel' puts his virtuosity on full display
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1.5KVirtual Discussion Will Explore the Process of Death and Grieving
Discussion aimed at helping affirm what is important in life
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1.3KSpanish-Language Novel Delves Into Canning Strike
Story inspired by Latina workers at Watsonville Canning who went on strike
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5.8KHow 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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1.4K1Local Author’s Book Weaves Tale of Survival in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Final installment of "Three Sisters" trilogy now available
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2.1KSanta 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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2.9KChris Frantz of Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club Releases Memoir
Drummer shares his influences and dishes on Talking Heads dynamics
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1.8KPatrice 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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1.2KScience 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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1.7K1Santa 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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2.5KC 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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3.0KNew 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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14.3K18Remembering Lost Santa Cruz Restaurants
New book explores dining spots that shaped the local scene
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3.4KEmily Nemens Explores Baseball Culture in ‘Cactus League’
The novel hits with perfect timing for baseball's current cultural moment
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3.9K‘Topics of Conversation’ Explores Power in Popular Culture
Miranda Popkey returns to Santa Cruz following her debut novel
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Jory Post’s Best Worst Year
After a devastating medical prognosis, Santa Cruz writer and artist Jory Post is hitting new artistic heights
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6.6KSean Brock Brings New Southern Food to Santa Cruz
The chef will discuss his new cookbook ‘South’ at an event on Monday, Nov. 11
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5.0KRelive NFL History with Jerry Rice
Hall of Fame wide receiver comes to Bookshop Santa Cruz on Thursday, Nov. 7
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8.6K1How Bookshop Santa Cruz Became a Symbol of Survival
A deeply personal downtown crisis united the community after the Loma Prieta quake
