Category: Books

By Mary Andersen Elizabeth Borelli, a local author and certified plant-based nutrition coach, is making waves in the wellness world with the release of her highly anticipated book, Tastes Like La Dolce Vita: Embracing the Mediterranean Lifestyle for a Healthier You. The book, slated for release this month, offers readers an inspiring journey into Mediterranean-inspired wellness, blending vibrant flavors, cultural… Read More

Boulder Creek Father and Son Author Fantasy Books By Julie Horner How many times have you imagined there is a portal — or several — in the Santa Cruz Mountains to another world? Mystery Spot notwithstanding, perhaps there’s a gateway that leads to a make-believe world filled with spells and magic, giant pink one-eyed monsters, horses with blue manes and… Read More

By Julie Horner A new book is available at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum: “When the Mission Bells Rang” by Dr. Judith Scott, illustrated by Lydia Gibson and in consultation with the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band. Written for children as a teaching aid and intended for all ages to think about and talk about, the book tells a tale of… Read More

By Lucia MacLean Around 2005 or so, I was given a set of keys to Alba School and declared its docent by a prominent member of the Alba School Community. It was with the idea that I would go through the archives to learn about the history of the school. Slowly, I proceeded through them. Shortly thereafter, I began giving… Read More