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Book Cover for: Lucky Wreck, Ada Limon

Lucky Wreck

Ada Limon
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U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón, a native of Sonoma, read her poems exploring themes of love, grief and family Tuesday to an audience at Santa Rosa Junior College. https://t.co/hHxlvNPj7f

Paperback, 2021

$17.95$8.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Manresa: An Edible Reflection [A Cookbook], David Kinch

Manresa: An Edible Reflection [A Cookbook]

David Kinch
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Chef David Kinch is officially closing his Bay Area restaurant Manresa after 20 years. https://t.co/CQnQfNlEza

Hardcover, 2013

$50.00$25.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Dune, Frank Herbert

Dune

Frank Herbert
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Frank Herbert was hired in 1949 as a reporter for The Press Democrat when he was about 29 years old. https://t.co/bTukZ3ckfD

Paperback, 2005

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Ninth Census of the United States: Agriculture, United States

Ninth Census of the United States: Agriculture

United States
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Snakes are most active from April to October, according to the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, which only increases the likelihood you’ll run into one while out on a walk, hike or camping trip. https://t.co/WuHwwE15ON

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Book Cover for: Charles M. Schulz: The Art and Life of the Peanuts Creator in 100 Objects (Peanuts Comics, Comic Strips, Charlie Brown, Snoopy), The Charles M. Schulz Museum

Charles M. Schulz: The Art and Life of the Peanuts Creator in 100 Objects (Peanuts Comics, Comic Strips, Charlie Brown, Snoopy)

The Charles M. Schulz Museum
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The Charles M. Schulz Museum put out “Charles M. Schulz: The Art and Life of the Peanuts Creator in 100 Objects” last year. https://t.co/wNgm21ajOs

Hardcover, 2022

$50.00$25.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Sideways, Rex Pickett

Sideways

Rex Pickett
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Author Rex Pickett is coming to Ram’s Gate Winery in Sonoma this month in celebration of the release of a collector’s editor of his novel “Sideways.” https://t.co/cGCPEtMOzR

Paperback, 2004

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Jesse Russell

Bay Area Air Quality Management District

Jesse Russell
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The smoke is coming from the Rum Creek Fire in southwest Oregon, according to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. https://t.co/skV6bfdInN

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Book Cover for: Peanuts: Sunday's Fun Day, Charlie Brown, Charles M. Schulz

Peanuts: Sunday's Fun Day, Charlie Brown

Charles M. Schulz
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Help us celebrate the 100th birthday of the late Charles M. Schulz by taking selfies with local Peanuts statues. https://t.co/wQPMpJKLD2

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Book Cover for: Surf When You Can: Lessons in Life, Loyalty, and Leadership from a Maverick Navy Captain, Brett Crozier

Surf When You Can: Lessons in Life, Loyalty, and Leadership from a Maverick Navy Captain

Brett Crozier
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Brett Crozier, former captain of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, will discuss his new book, “Surf When You Can.” https://t.co/j2VdbYtQZI

Hardcover, 2023

$28.00$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Jesus and Other Lovers: An Intimate Memoir of a Catholic Nun, Judy Theo Lehner

Jesus and Other Lovers: An Intimate Memoir of a Catholic Nun

Judy Theo Lehner
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Sonoma artist Judy Theo Lehner chronicles her time serving the church, her efforts to be a ‘good nun,’ and the sacrifices nuns make to dedicate themselves to Jesus in her book ‘Jesus and Other Lovers: An Intimate Memoir of a Catholic Nun.’ https://t.co/9ykrP2bxPY

Paperback, 2022

$27.95$13.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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