Readers, rejoice! Here are 20 new books from some of our favorite authors. 🌟 ow.ly/RoU150SHr00 Little, Brown and Co Blackstone Publishing Algonquin Books Riverhead Books William Morrow Celadon Books Viking Books berkleyromance Alfred A. Knopf Random House Group Farrar,Straus&Giroux W. W. Norton & Company Graywolf Press

Read a passage from Helena María Viramontes’s novel, the California Book Club’s August selection. altaonline.com/california-boo…

Our August pick is “Under the Feet of Jesus” by the incredible Helena María Viramontes. This powerful 1995 novel takes place in the Central Valley and follows a family of seven migrant farmworkers. If you don’t have a copy yet, we have an excerpt below: altaonline.com/california-boo…

Read a passage from Helena María Viramontes’s novel, the California Book Club’s August selection. altaonline.com/california-boo…

Today, author Manuel Muñoz writes about the Central Valley, a place whose narrative is just taking shape. “How can a region take up so much space and remain largely unknown?” he asks. altaonline.com/california-boo…

Helena María Viramontes’s "Under the Feet of Jesus" is the California Book Club’s August 2024 selection. altaonline.com/california-boo…

How can a region take up so much space and remain largely unknown? The Consequences author Manuel Muñoz writes about the Central Valley, a place whose narrative is just taking shape. altaonline.com/california-boo… Alta Journal

Read a passage from Helena María Viramontes’s novel “Under the Feet of Jesus.” altaonline.com/california-boo…

NEXT WEEK: join the California Book Club for a conversation with Helena María Viramontes about “Under the Feet of Jesus.” Register here: altaonline.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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"The book reads less like a novel than a long lyrical poem, one that moves in sequences of astonishing clarity into a predicament any precarious worker fears: What happens when you get sick? Who will tend to you?" writes John Freeman. altaonline.com/california-boo…

Our event is happening tonight! If you want learn more about our incredible special guest Manuel Muñoz, read more below: altaonline.com/california-boo…

Culture writer Chris Vognar recommends two powerful films that explore themes similar to those in Helena María Viramontes's "Under the Feet of Jesus." altaonline.com/california-boo…

Thanks to everyone who joined us last night to discuss our August pick, "Under the Feet of Jesus." Special thanks to author Helena María Viramontes, special guest Manuel Muñoz, and host John Freeman for a beautiful conversation. ICYMI, recap is up now! altaonline.com/california-boo…

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For PBS's American Masters: Julia Alvarez shares how she conceived the story for her novel AFTERLIFE (bit.ly/4e7JGXD) The documentary, Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined, premiers September 17. julia alvarez to.pbs.org/4cKSMII

Explore the story of Dominican-American poet, novelist, and icon in a new documentary from American Masters and LPB. Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined premieres Tuesday, September 17 on PBS. Check out a first look and exclusive clips now! to.pbs.org/4c6iTJL

I am a part of the lawsuit against the book bans in Florida. Banning books is a blatant act of censorship and an active denial of the shared legacy of stories our students are entitled to. publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/in…