It’s time for an audiobook walk! To celebrate the release of the new East of Eden Series, we’re hosting an audiobook walk on October 3 in partnership with Netflix and our audiobook partners Libro.fm. And every attendee will receive a free audiobook credit! Learn more and RSVP–spots are limited! SIGN UP HERE Can’t join? Watch […]

Get ready to go runic! Come on down and let’s celebrate JRR Tolkien’s Middle Earth and the triumph of good over evil. Dress up in your hobbity best and win one of several great prizes. Get your name written in calligraphic Runes for free! Cookies, journey cakes, health toddies and [ginger] ale to toast Gandalf […]

Author Charlie Robert holds copy of Last Rap

Please join us on Friday evening to celebrate the release of “Last Rap” by local author Charlie Robert, whose daring tailored-in-theme collection of poetry narrates the final demise of various historical and cultural icons ranging from Marie Antoinette to King Kong, turning elegy on its ear while daring the reader not to crack a smile […]

Downtown Book & Sound welcomes all three Salinas City Council District 3 candidates to the forum. The incumbent, Margaret D’arrigo, Brent Bagley, and Cary Swensen, the challengers are confirmed for the evening, facilitated by The 831 co-founder, journalist Neil Pearlberg. Candidates will respond to questions submitted by the public [in advance]. Each will have 3 […]

Susan Shillinglaw holds up a copy of her book, Steinbeck's Landscapes

You are invited to Steinbeck scholar, Susan Shillinglaw’s, Book Party to celebrate the release of her newest tome, “Steinbeck’s Landscapes”. Please join us for this stellar opportunity to hear this amazing expert speak about her work and answer questions from attendees. This in-person event will also be streamed live on FB and YouTube, so even […]