Book Review
Explore thoughtful literary coverage through our Book Review section, where we spotlight both established and emerging authors with connections to Santa Monica and Southern California. Our reviews encompass local authors, beach reads, literary events at our city's bookstores, and works that capture the essence of coastal California life. From author interviews and new release reviews to coverage of literary events at venues like Barnes & Noble and local independent bookstores, we keep readers informed about the books shaping our community's conversations. Whether you're seeking your next great read or following our vibrant literary scene, trust Santa Monica Daily Press for insightful book coverage.
Young author spins a yarn about courage and dragons on the Santa Monica Pier
The Santa Monica Pier can be an overwhelming place. Hundreds if not thousands of bodies bristle against each other and...
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The Pier – ‘Stella Rose and the Sea Dragon’ Children’s Book Now On Sale
Pacific Park’s mighty Sea Dragon comes to life in the pages of the new children’s book Stella Rose and the...
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Virginia Ave. Park – The Committee for Racial Justice presents: A New Look At Mass Incarceration
For the May 5 gathering, The Committee for Racial Justice will have the privilege of hosting historian and award- winning...
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From Dubai To Downtown SM
WISHY WASHY That’s what Lucy used to call that other Charles, Charlie Brown. Growing up reading Peanuts, I never identified...
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With a Little Help From His Friend
While it's still in the editing process, late this summer, Jerry Rosenblum, 97, will have his first book published. Told...
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Local runner gives his feet a rest, tries his hand at writing
It’s never too late to try something new before you cross the finish line of life. At the ripe age...
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A Boy’s Journey: From Internment Camp to the Land of the Free
The expression “You can't judge a book by its cover,” is rarely used in actually judging a book. It's generally...
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Banging My Head Against the Wall (A Comedy Writer’s Guide to Seeing Stars)
Comedy writer Andy Cowan, a Santa Monica resident since 1991, maybe the funniest man in town. In his field, he's...
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Book Review: Ken Minyard
Longtime Santa Monica resident Craig Horowitz has been an employment law attorney for thirty-one years. About every four years, however,...
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Rebel With a Cause
In 1965, comedian Lenny Bruce (Leonard Alfred Schneider) parodied Dale Carnegie's best-selling book “How to Win Friends and Influence People,”...
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