Brad Johnson is the owner of East Bay Booksellers, a community gem recently revived from a fire. Anita Felicelli, the editor of Alta Journal’s California Book Club and author, brings her literary expertise, while Ugur Dursu engages as KQED’s arts producer. They dive into 2024's standout reads, from Percival Everett’s take on Twain to Gregory Maguire’s reimagination. The conversation flows through the resilience of bookstores, the allure of celebrity memoirs, and how the pandemic has sparked fresh literary themes, leaving listeners eager for next year's releases.
