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Fantasy Literature

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2. There was also an excellent interview on NPR this afternoon in which Rebecca Solnit mentioned

Sun Jan 19, 2025, 08:05 PM

Jan 19

Octavia’s Bookshelf, named after black sci-fi writer Octavia Butler. I’m ashamed to say I never heard of her before now. Anyway, the bookstore moved out their books and became a supply center for the people affected by the fires.
Here’s a link for you: https://www.altaonline.com/california-book-club/a63395182/octavias-bookshelf-mutual-aid-center-la-fires/

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A Pasadena bookstore owner lost his Altadena home in the Eaton fire. His staff responded. [View all] BlueWaveNeverEnd Jan 19 OP

And touching/feeling paper is very therapeutic for me. Always will iluvtennis Jan 19 #6

Here's a link to order books from his store... Think. Again. Jan 19 #4

Thanks for sharing I was able to make a donation. MLAA Jan 19 #5