For the California Book Club, author Ishmael Reed writes about the collaborations that took place in the multicultural renaissance of 1970s San Francisco, where Jessica Hagedorn’s 'The Gangster of Love' is set. altaonline.com/california-boo…

'When horrors are daily, weekly, and unceasing, brutality, both in fiction and in fact, becomes almost quotidian,' writes Alessandra Bergamin for the California Book Club.
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Read our selection panelist Lynell George's stirring piece on Alison Mills Newman’s newly reissued novel, 'Francisco.'
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Today, author Ishmael Reed reflects on the collaborations that took place in the multicultural renaissance of 1970s San Francisco, where Jessica Hagedorn’s 'The Gangster of Love,' is set.
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The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is coming to the USC campus, and Alta Journal will be there! Come by Booth 111 and meet Alta contributors who will be signing their books. I will be signing CHICANO FRANKENSTEIN. D. J. Waldie Naomi Hirahara delosangelestimes Fidel Martinez #LATFOB

For the California Book Club, author Ishmael Reed writes about the collaborations that took place in the multicultural renaissance of 1970s San Francisco, where Jessica Hagedorn’s 'The Gangster of Love' is set. altaonline.com/california-boo…

Don't miss José Vadi at the #latfob !

For the book club, Jessica Blough gathers five documentaries that bring you into the vibrant San Francisco of Jessica Hagedorn's 'The Gangster of Love.'

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We meet next Thursday, April 18 at 5 p.m. Pacific time to discuss all things 'The Gangster of Love' by Jessica Hagedorn.

Register for this free hour-long conversation with Hagedorn, below.
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We're returning to the LA Times Festival of Books! And we're bringing a few former CBC authors, guests, and guest hosts, including: Daniel A. Olivas (he/him), José Vadi, Dana Johnson, Myriam Gurba Serrano, Reyna Grande, David Ulin, D. J. Waldie, Naomi Hirahara, & Hector Tobar.

Full list here:
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Viet Thanh Nguyen sits down with John Freeman for our latest issue. altaonline.com/books/nonficti…

Read the opening pages of Jessica Hagedorn’s novel 'The Gangster of Love,' our April selection.
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Author and mixologist Lindsay Merbaum crafts a tantalizing cocktail inspired by Jessica Hagedorn's 'The Gangster of Love,' adding a flavorful twist to your reading experience.
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'When horrors are daily, weekly, and unceasing, brutality, both in fiction and in fact, becomes almost quotidian.'

In today's newsletter, Alessandra Bergamin delves into the echoes of oppression from Ferdinand Marcos to his son's reign, paralleling it with Jessica Hagedorn's poignant narrative in 'Dogeaters.'
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For the book club, (((Sarah Stone))) examines Jessica Hagedorn’s fiercely exuberant 1996 novel, 'The Gangster of Love.'
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Author of 'The Gangster of Love,' Jessica Hagedorn, shares why she writes.

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We meet next week, Thursday, April 18 at 5 p.m. Pacific time! Grab your copy of this month's book, 'The Gangster of Love' by Jessica Hagedorn, and read along with us!

Register for this free hour-long conversation with Hagedorn, below.
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'Gordon tried to save his life through music—and succeeded, for a while. Ultimately, however, he could only go so far.'

In this week's book review, Paul Wilner looks at Joe Selvin's 'Drums and Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon.'
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Such an amazing roundup. Thanks for including me Alta Journal ❤️