Cozy up with us as we step inside the wonderful world of reading. In this light and fun episode we talk favorite books, community connection and soulful imagination with the founder of LB Bookworms, Martha Esquivas. Follow LB Bookworms for the next opportunity to attend a reading party or receive book recommendations from Martha on Instagram @LBBookworms!
Book Mentions:
The Magic Treehouse by Mary Pope Osborne
The Babysitter's Club by Ann M. Martin
A Corner of the Universe by Ann M. Martin
Identity by Milan Kundera
Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Lost and Lassoed: A Rebel Blue Ranch Novel by Lyla Sage
Local Businesses:
Wicked Wolf
Cool Cat Collective
Tipped Ears - a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) rescue organization for cats
Art Theatre on 4th Street
Heartbound Book Shop - Anaheim, CA
Manhattan, New York Business
Book Club - East Village's Independent Book Store and Bar
Book Clubs:
Pa’lante Book Club - Community led Latine book club in Long Beach for the Latine & BIPOC community
Movies n' Books Club - A club for literature and films enthusiasts
Silent Book Club - Nationwide Group - find a chapter near you
Reading Resources:
Long Beach Public Library
Goodreads
Bookshop.org
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