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.
‘Downtown USA: A Personal Journey with the Homeless’
If you are looking for a book that can help you humanize the homeless, this is the one. Author Susan...
Read more‘Stone Offerings — Machu Picchu’s Terraces of Enlightenment’
Some 500 years ago there lived a people know as the Incas. They had a thriving civilization going until they...
Read more‘Sometimes a Light Surprises’
When a person dies it is hard to make the adjustment back to life. You tend to hide in activities...
Read more‘Inventing L.A.: The Chandlers and Their Times’
For those of you who watched the PBS presentation on KCET Monday concerning the Chandlers and their Times, you will...
Read more‘Words Unspoken’
Sometimes there are things left unsaid that should have been expressed. We tend to live a life of secrets. When...
Read more‘A Claim of Her Own’
Publisher Bethany House continues its historical fiction line with “A Claim of Her Own.” The time period covered is after...
Read more‘Mud Blood — Murder in the Sacramento Delta’
Publisher iUniverse presents us with a novel by Joan Del Monte in the mystery and detective line. The formula is...
Read more‘Ulterior Motives’
A message shows up on the Internet in code. “Dar al-Harb to Dar al-Salaam base: The weapon is tested and...
Read more‘According To Their Deeds’
We all have something to hide. If a list of your deeds were to fall in the wrong hands what...
Read more‘Dial Emmy for Murder’
“Alex,” my mother said, ”don’t get involved again.” “Mom, I have no desire to get involved. Only if it’s pretend...
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