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.
‘Hometown Favorite’
At last, a book for men. There are quite a few out there in the audience. “You believe people can...
Read more‘Don’t Make Me Cry, Roy, Adventures in Interviewing’
In the foreword of Roy Firestone’s latest book (written with Scott Ostler) is a quote from the late Jim Murray,...
Read more‘Where the Heart Leads’
“I sent you to school — to a college — so you can make best use of the good head...
Read more‘The Perils of Cyber-Dating’
More people are doing it now — going online to find mates. It can be a dangerous area to surf...
Read more‘Whirlwind’ By Cathy Marie Hake Bethany House
We are interested in immigrants. Now we find our immigrants coming by plane or other means, but, we must remember...
Read more‘Santa Monica Pier: A Century on The Last Great Pleasure Pier’
What? Another book on the pier? Don’t we have enough of them? You may be saying to yourself; what makes...
Read more‘The Senior’
Is it ever too late to chase your dreams? What if you are established in a career with a wife...
Read more‘Home Another Way’
“But life isn’t always about what we want, is it?” Told in multiple viewpoints, this book offers the story of...
Read more‘The Shadow Catcher’
Each year Santa Monica Citywide Reads selects a book for the community to read together and meet to discuss. They...
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