California Book Club Newsletter

Event Recap: Dagoberto Gilb’s ‘The Flowers’

Announcing the Special Guest
In this newsletter, we introduce Héctor Tobar as the special guest to discuss The Flowers with its author, Dagoberto Gilb, and California Book Club host John Freeman.

5 Books to Read After ‘The Flowers’
Alta Journal’s contributing editor Gustavo Arellano recommends works to expand a reader’s understanding of Latino communities in Southern California that are underrepresented in fiction.

Announcement of Summer 2026 Books
In this newsletter, we introduce our summer-quarter books: American Midnight, The Library Book, and Native Country of the Heart.

Event Recap: Robert Hass’s ‘Praise’
Author Robert Hass, special guest Jesse Nathan, and host John Freeman gathered to discuss Hass’s Praise, the California Book Club’s April selection.
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