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From the cover of "Witchwood: A Ravenfall Novel" by Kalyn Josephson
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5 local authors touch on Braille, Jewish magic, joy, memoir, climate change

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(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky March 24, 2025April 15, 2025

Books coverage is supported by a generous grant from The Milton and Sophie Meyer Fund. Northern California is rich in writing talent. Here are a handful of recent books with […]

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covers of "We Set the Night on Fire," "Sculpting a Life" and "Workin' for a Livin'"
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