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These 12 Noteworthy books by California authors made an impact in 2024

In 2024, there were so many books by California authors whose influence reached beyond the region and reverberated across the nation that we had to increase the list from 10 to 12.

Noteworthy Southern California authors of 2024 include, from top left, Percival Everett, Danzy Senna, Jason de León, Rachel Kushner, Alex Espinoza, Venita Blackburn, Rachel Khong, Obi Kaufmann, Nicola Yoon, Thomas Fuller, Don Winslow and Moon Zappa.

James Brown works in his shop making a violin in Claremont, CA on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. Brown taps the piece to test for tonal quality. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

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Claremont luthier finds love and craft in the shape of a violin

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Physical or digital formats? On the joys and importance of both

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These California publishers specialize in creating books by female authors
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Q&A: Pacific Symphony’s new conductor Alexander Shelley on how music meets the moment
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Art house chic: Across the region, repertory cinema is cool once more

Pets Magazine

Clara Whitcomb, 24, reacts as Baby Funk jumps out of her stroller while cruising through her Long Beach neighborhood on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. The bunny was not injured and was quickly back in the loving arms of Whitcomb. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

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Are bunnies the perfect house pets?

Cute, calm and cuddly, rabbits can be housetrained. One owner makes a case for why pet owners should hop to it.

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A puppy’s cuteness can blind prospective owners to its hidden costs
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The emotional reasons one woman has centered her life around horses
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What to consider before surrendering your pet to a shelter

Going Places

Simply Wholesome restaurant at 4508 W Slauson Ave in Los Angeles Monday, April 18, 2022. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG

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Here’s a taste of some of the best Black-owned restaurants in LA

L.A. native and not-so-secret foodie Tyler Shaun Evains offered up her personal recommendations for some of her favorite Black-owned restaurants around the region.