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California Book Club
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A virtual book club devoted to literature from and about the Golden State.
Brought to you by Alta Journal.
Join here for free: https://www.altaonline.com/california-book-club/
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The CBC’s social presence is changing! We will be moving away from our Bluesky account—but don’t worry, you can still follow all our updates, events, and discussions on Twitter (X), Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram at @AltaJournal.

We’re excited to continue our literary journey with you there!
September 24, 2024 at 7:16 PM
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Today, we have author Danzy Senna joining us, alongside our host John Freeman and special guest Porochista Khakpour, to discuss our September book club pick: Colored Television (@riverheadbooks.bsky.social). Join us at 5 p.m. PT!

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September 19, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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It's this week! Danzy Senna, John Freeman, and @porochista.bsky.social join us September 19 to discuss “Colored Television.”

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September 16, 2024 at 4:45 PM
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We meet NEXT WEEK! Register through the link below for this incredible, virtual conversation with Danzy Senna!

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September 11, 2024 at 1:28 PM
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Next week, we meet with the brilliant Danzy Senna to discuss her new novel "Colored Television" (published by @riverheadbooks.bsky.social)! Join us for a free event hosted by John Freeman Sept 19, 5 PM PT.

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September 9, 2024 at 2:07 PM
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Happy Pub Day to our September pick, “Colored Television” by Danzy Senna (@riverheadbooks.bsky.social)!

Grab your copy now! bookshop.org/a/11794/9780...
September 3, 2024 at 7:15 PM
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We meet TODAY! Joining us to discuss "Under the Feet of Jesus" will be author Helena María Viramontes, host John Freeman, and special guest Manuel Muñoz.

Everything starts at 5 p.m. PT. Register below!
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August 15, 2024 at 5:44 PM
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THIS WEEK: The book club meets with “Under the Feet of Jesus” author Helena María Viramontes, CBC host John Freeman, and special guest Manuel Muñoz.

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August 12, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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NEXT WEEK: join the California Book Club for a conversation with Helena María Viramontes about “Under the Feet of Jesus.”

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August 7, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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It’s almost here—the California Book Club's August event with Helena María Viramontes! Join us next week, August 15 at 5 p.m. Pacific time, for an evening conversation about Viramontes’s powerful novel, “Under the Feet of Jesus.”

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August 5, 2024 at 7:29 PM
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Our July event is taking place today at 5 p.m. Pacific time. Tune in for a conversation between Venita Blackburn, @lesbrains.bsky.social, and John Freeman.

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July 25, 2024 at 2:42 PM
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ICYMI, we are meeting tomorrow at 5 p.m. Pacific time to discuss our book club pick for this month, “Dead in Long Beach, California.” Joining us are Venita Blackburn, @lesbrains.bsky.social, and our host, John Freeman.

Register now!

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July 24, 2024 at 6:14 PM
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We are meeting this week! Sign up below for an incredible conversation between Venita Blackburn, special guest @lesbrains.bsky.social, and host John Freeman.

You don't want to miss out:
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July 22, 2024 at 10:17 PM
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Today is the day! Join us at 5 p.m. Pacific time when this month's author, Javier Zamora, will sit down with host John Freeman and special guest Ingrid Rojas Contreras to discuss "Solito."

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June 20, 2024 at 4:55 PM
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We are live tomorrow! Grab a spot for Thursday's book club event with author Javier Zamora, host John Freeman, and special guest Ingrid Rojas Contreras. You don't want to miss this one!

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June 19, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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Join us on June 20 at 5 p.m. Pacific time, when Javier Zamora will sit down with our host John Freeman and special guest Ingrid Rojas Contreras to discuss "Solito." Register for the Zoom conversation below.

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June 14, 2024 at 5:23 PM
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This evening, we meet with author Jessica Hagedorn, host John Freeman, and special guest Sean San José.

Join us by registering below:
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April 18, 2024 at 7:54 PM
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We meet tomorrow, Thursday, April 18, with this month's author Jessica Hagedorn, host John Freeman, and special guest Sean San José.

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April 17, 2024 at 5:54 PM
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Don't forget: the California Book Club meets Thursday, April 18, with this month's author Jessica Hagedorn, host John Freeman, and special guest Sean San José.

Register below:
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April 15, 2024 at 5:18 PM
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We meet next Thursday, April 18 at 5 p.m. Pacific time to discuss all things "The Gangster of Love" by Jessica Hagedorn.

Register for this free hour-long conversation with Hagedorn, below.
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April 10, 2024 at 6:31 PM
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We're returning to the LA Times Festival of Books! And we're bringing a few former CBC authors, guests, and guest hosts, including @lesbrains.bsky.social, @davidulin.bsky.social, and more!

Full list here:
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April 10, 2024 at 6:13 PM
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We meet next week, Thursday, April 18 at 5 p.m. Pacific time! Grab your copy of this month's book, "The Gangster of Love" by Jessica Hagedorn, and read along with us!

Register for this free hour-long conversation with Hagedorn, below!
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April 8, 2024 at 4:25 PM
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We meet TODAY! Register now to learn more about this month's pick, "The Other Americans," with author @lailalalami.bsky.social, special guest Danzy Senna, and guest host @davidulin.bsky.social.

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March 21, 2024 at 6:26 PM
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There's still time to enter our giveaway! Join the book club for free today and be entered to win 5 signed @lailalalami.bsky.social books.

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March 20, 2024 at 5:35 PM
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This Thursday we meet with author @lailalalami.bsky.social, special guest Danzy Senna, and guest host @davidulin.bsky.social to chat all about "The Other Americans."

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March 19, 2024 at 6:32 PM