California Book Club Newsletter

Event Recap: John Freeman’s ‘California Rewritten’
Critic and poet John Freeman and special guest host Walter Mosley had an illuminating conversation about literature and California Rewritten, the California Book Club’s October selection.

Introducing the Special Guest Host
In this newsletter, we announce that Walter Mosley is the special guest host in conversation with author John Freeman about California Rewritten, the California Book Club’s October selection.

Literature that Belongs to Us
In this newsletter, drawing on John Freeman’s vision in California Rewritten, a critic and teacher argues that when students read essential California books, they develop a sense of authority and belonging.

Announcement of Special Guest
In this newsletter, we introduce John Muir Laws as the special guest to discuss The Backyard Bird Chronicles with author Amy Tan and host John Freeman.
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Q&A: A Conversation with Viet Thanh Nguyen
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