Books

Writing Local History—That Isn't Local is a kind of primer. Because no matter how much we might disagree—we are all connected as Americans—"local" history never really is just "local."

Image by Freepik This event was scheduled May 6, 2023. A used cookbook sale to benefit local libraries will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May…

The view from Valencia Peak The mountains are calling, and I must go.” ~ John Muir The mountains have been calling Los Osos poet Bob Kamm for as long as…

A Cautionary Tale about Writing the Other At various times during the drafting and editing of my second novel, Cross Body Lead, I wondered if I was complicating my life by…

Two local authors have combined their very different experiences to publish a book leading people on a “journey to peace.” Peace Be with You: Tools and Thoughts to Guide You…

This event was scheduled April 24-June 26, 2023. The Monday Club’s Raising A Reader Committee and the SLO Food Bank are asking you to clean out your bookcases or buy…

During a grand re-opening “Touch-a-Truck” community event on April 5, the SLO County Garbagemens’ Association presented a $2,500 check to the San Miguel Library. Speaking over air horns and laughter…

A conversation with Atascadero author Richard C. McPherson can quickly turn into a useful primer for anyone considering the arduous path to publication. McPherson knows the journey well, having been…

Good news! People are still reading books—all sorts of interesting titles and genres and authors’ voices competing for our attention. I was curious about the books that people I know…

The dream of owning a bookstore brought Linna Thomas and Janet Brown from Oregon to Morro Bay, where they first opened Coalesce Bookstore in July 1973. Thomas became sole proprietor…