From Mojave mysteries and sober wine-country detours to the cultural wonders of Highway 99, these routes bypass the standard postcard to reveal the true soul of the Golden State with a literary twist.

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In a conservative California suburb, a group of goddesses is spreading radical love.

Few resisters from the Vietnam antiwar era had a bigger impact than David Harris, who inspired generations to have the courage of their convictions.