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3Apr

Author Party feat. Adela Castillo

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You’re invited to celebrate the re-release of acclaimed local poet, Adela Castillo’s, premiere book, “Mundo Mío” with live music, refreshments, book signing – plus author interview and presentation – at our book release party on 1st Friday, April 3, 2026 – it’s free! Please join us for this live, family-friendly and bilingual event – see […]

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16Oct

Author Celebration!

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It’s a party and you’re invited to celebrate the release of author Kay Smith-Blum’s debut novel, TANGLES! Please join us for this free event and get your copy autographed. Live music, delish hors d’ouvres, and a sneak peak inside the pages through the author’s lens round out our informal soirée . Live stream interview and […]

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12Jul

Find Waldo in Salinas!

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Guess who’s back? Waldo, of course! Remember to snag your #FindWaldoLocal Passport at Downtown Book & Sound and help search for him this month in and around Downtown Salinas!Mark your calendar for the big prize drawing and party on Friday August 1 at 6pm! #WheresWaldo  Print your passport: FWL-Downtown-Passport-2025

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18Feb

“The High School” Book Release Party Author Event

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Join us as we celebrate Salinas native Michael A. Messner and his new book, “The High School – Sports, Spirit, and Citizens, 1903-2024” with an author event and reception. Expect lots of school spirit, live music, fun and food for 6pm-9pm on Friday, April 11th, 2025 at Downtown Book & Sound. Michael and his siblings […]

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20Nov

Shop Small Salinas!

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Join us to celebrate locally-owned businesses and kick off the holiday season with Small Business Saturday in Downtown Salinas! Enjoy the most relaxing and fun shopping experience ever when you forget the mall and Shop Small Salinas! Lots of great specials, collectibles, and best selling books – a signed original and a Downtown Book & […]

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20Nov

LaVerne McLeod “The Crossroads of Social and Climate Justice”

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Please join us to welcome LaVerne McLeod, local author, TEDx speaker and Founder/Facilitator of Bridge Building Workshops. LaVerne is an amazing force of nature who is presenting her new book, “The Crossroads of Social and Climate Justice” tonight. McLeod is a public speaker, author, workshop facilitator and theatrical presenter – she has also taught school […]

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20Nov

Nick Oliveri “The Last Conjurer” Book Premiere

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If you missed Nick Oliveri’s last Author Event (sorry – it was a blast!) you are in for treat – Nick’s coming back for the premiere of his latest book, “The Last Conjurer” on Friday December 8th from 6-8pm. This release completes the Conjurer Trilogy and is a must read! Nick is an energetic, entertaining […]

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20Nov

Katherine Yeske Taylor “She’s A Badass”

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Join music journalist Katherine Yeske Taylor for an online chat about her new book, “She’s a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism”, about the role of women in Rock & Roll and how these fierce pioneering females helped to shape modern feminism. Taylor has interviewed pretty much all of the living legends in the music […]

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20Nov

Jólabókaflód

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Every year we celebrate local authors with Jólabókaflód! (pronounced yo-la-bok-a-flot), a tradition of giving books for the holidays. This year we’re inviting every author we know – get a copy of your favorite book signed by the author and enjoy the party, feat. holiday refreshments, live music and even a kid’s story hour! You are […]

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