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If you like books, authors and smart recommendations for things to read or give as gifts, the Book Pages, our new weekly newsletter aimed at Southern California readers, offers all that and more. (Photo by Erik Pedersen)
If you like books, authors and smart recommendations for things to read or give as gifts, the Book Pages, our new weekly newsletter aimed at Southern California readers, offers all that and more. (Photo by Erik Pedersen)
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If there’s one thing readers like, it’s help finding more great books to read.

And when that useful information is free? That’s even better.

So if you like books, authors and smart recommendations for things to read or give as gifts, The Book Pages, our new weekly newsletter aimed at Southern California readers, offers all that and more. And yes, we may have mentioned that it’s free.

Read on, sign up and soon you’ll be part of a book community focused on Southern California and the authors, books and stories we’re interested in. We welcome you along with others interested in books, authors, bookstores, libraries, book clubs and more.

What is it? The Book Pages is a curated weekly newsletter filled with author interviews, book lists, recommendations and more assembled by Erik Pedersen, the Southern California News Group’s Books Editor. A lifelong Southern Californian, Erik is a fan of books and free stuff, so this is right in his wheelhouse. You can see recent editions here.

How do I do it? Easy. Drop your email address in the box below. Otherwise, just visit the newsletters page and click the button for free access to The Book Pages. If you don’t already have a login, you’ll need to create one with your email address, but it’s pretty straightforward.

Is this really free? Yes.

So join Southern California’s community of readers, authors, booksellers and librarians for a place to talk about books, authors, bookstores, libraries, book clubs and more.

And if you’ve just skimmed down to the bottom, just go here and click on The Book Pages.