We’ve added six books for young readers to our growing list of titles that reflect life in the Golden State. By Soumya Karlamangla Since we began our California book list last year, many readers have ...

Some places feel less like destinations and more like experiences that unfold slowly, page by page. This one invites ...

We weren’t expecting such a huge response when we asked Essential California readers to recommend your favorite California books. But respond you did! How y’all have the time for all this reading, ...

Local, independent bookstores have never been more important. With fair access to literature under political attack, bookstores are a bulwark against censorship and an asset to the communities they ...

Readers suggest books that help make sense of the nation’s most populous state. By Soumya Karlamangla Choosing your next book to read can be a dizzying task. I’m often overwhelmed by having so many ...

If you’re keeping track, you might notice that we’ve added a couple of books to our fourth annual Noteworthy list, our salute to California authors whose books during the past year helped shape ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The California State Library ...