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 for middle grades. Currently, she serves as Co-Chair of Big Sur Advocates for a Green Environment and is on Faculty at Esalen
Institute facilitating educational workshops.
LaVerne holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master of Arts in Counselor Education from Southeast Missouri State University. Her earlier Civil Rights era historical novel, “Corn Hollow”, will also be available during the event.
Mark your calendar – this is going to a wonderful event and it’s free to the public! Refreshments served and live music round out the evening – see you there!

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 and interesting guest presenter and we’ll go live for a short Q&A with the audience and attendees. Yes, you can comment and ask questions on the Facebook Live feed no matter where you tune in from!
A special bonus to our virtual guests: get a free limited-edition, signed bookplate from Downtown Book & Sound mailed anywhere at no charge – that’s right, free! – no matter where you’ve bought your copy – just for attending!
Though we trust you’ll be shopping “outside the box” and get your copies from us or Bookshop.org
https://bookshop.org/…/the-conjurer-nick…/17858532…
The Conjurer Trilogy makes a great gift – pre-order the set and get a special bonus gift, bookmark and free gift wrap! Live music by Dan Beck and refreshments round out this rocking evening in MC Weekly’s Best [Used] Bookstore – see you here!

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 world and brings a unique perspective to the table as she explores the positive influences of females who paved the way for the new wave of women in Rock & Roll.
This will be a fun interview with much humor and a few surprises. Please make a plan to participate live at @Downtown Book & Sound or tune in on live on Facebook or YouTube. You’ll be happy you did!
Let’s celebrate Katherine Yeske Taylor’s riveting book, and also the female legends who’s talent and fierce spirit not only changed the music industry – they helped to change the world.
Music journalist Taylor joins us from her office In New York City, where she has been writing about the stars of the music industry for years. Her work had been published in Billboard, Spin, and American Songwriter as well as many other important media outlets.
Live music and refreshments round out the evening for our live audience and Q&A both live and virtual (use the Facebook chat feature inside of the event to make comments and ask questions!) happens the final 20-30 minutes of the event.
You are invited to join us on Friday, January 26 at 6:30pm PST (9:30pm EST) for this free event! All attendees receive a one-of-a-kind limited edition signed bookplate mailed anywhere in the U.S. at no charge.
Yes, you heard it correctly – no matter where you bought your copy, we’ll send you a signed bookplate for free! Simply email your shipping address to: [email protected] See you at “She’s a Badass”!

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 invited to join us at this free event, and hope you’ll support giving books as gifts this season – happy reading!

We welcome local author an housing pioneer, Edward Moncrief to the store for a fun evening of live music, refreshments, and of course a book signing!
His memoir, “Raising the Blackbirds” chronicles his innovative work in workforce housing ownership and is available in Español as well.
Please join us for this free public event and meet the author tonight!

Join us for a lively chat with author and historian, Oliver Lewis. He’ll discuss his new book, “The Orwell Tour”, about the life and places that inspired Orwell’s work, as well as the author’s current project. Tune in on Facebook or our YouTube Channel. See you at the event!
Order your copy direct online:
https://bookshop.org/…/the-orwell-tour…/19475674…
Or if you like to listen:
https://www.libro.fm/audiobooks/9781004136063