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Literary

Dear California: The Golden State in Diaries and Letters

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 7:00 PM
  • Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
Free
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Author David Kipen discusses Dear California: The Golden State in Diaries and Letters, a follow-up to his book Dear Los Angeles. He explores the state through a collection of diaries and letters from renowned figures and undiscovered voices including politicians, actors and artists. The entries run from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, traversing decades and centuries.