From Coast to Coast: Part One – Literary Happy Hour

July 31, 2014 by Caitlin

What to read: “Pioneer! O Pioneer!” and “A Promise to California” (excerpts from Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman) What to drink: 21st Amendment “Brew Free! Or Die” IPA As some of you may know, I recently made a major change in my life – two weeks ago, I moved from my lifelong home southern California and relocated to the east coast. It’s not been an easy transition, to say the least, but the hardest parts (the actual picking up and moving) […]

Categories: Happy Hour • Tags: beer, California, Walt Whitman

Literary Liaisons – California Bookstore Day

May 5, 2014 by Caitlin

Where: Independent bookstores across California What: Extraordinary exclusive books and literary posters and swag; as well as events at local stores, all celebrating the art of the independent bookstore. Details: http://cabookstoreday.com/ The scoop: Ok, this isn’t our typical destination outing, but it’s one I think we will look forward to for years to come. In an age where retail giants dominate the market, it’s becoming rare that people peruse tiny locally owned shops for their literary needs. I know I’m […]

Categories: Events, Libraries • Tags: book lovers, bookstores, California, Lemony Snicket, literary tourism, Neil Gaiman