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Suburban Territory
Vanessa Hua’s pandemic novel, Coyoteland, revolves around the tension and conflicts among several neighboring families of different racial backgrounds.
Slashed from the Headlines
Jordan Harper’s grisly new neo-noir plumbs the depths of Hollywood depravity.
6 min
The Three-Hander
In No Way Home, T.C. Boyle invigorates a classic form.
7 min
Your Ultimate CA Indie Bookstore Day Guide
Golden tickets, free coffee, singles mixers, tarot readings, and 40+ local authors—California's indie bookstores are making April 25 unforgettable. Here's your full event guide
5 min
Happiest Place on Earth
In Disneyland and the Rise of Automation, Roland Betancourt uncovers the stories behind the theme park’s legendary rides.
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CALIFORNIA'S NEW CANON
The 25 Books You Must Read
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MONTHLY BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
14 New May Books
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CALIFORNIA NOIR
THE BAY AREA CORNER
THE CENTRAL VALLEY
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NOTABLE CALIFORNIA AUTHORS
CALFORNIA BESTSELLERS LIST
Alta Journal ’s California Bestsellers List (May 7, 2026)
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The Physics of Grief: Aja Gabel’s ‘Lightbreakers’
Nurses and Lowriders
Mounting the Evidence
7 min
12 New Books for November
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Coyote’s Descendants
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