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Join us for Miguel Hernandez’s Author Night on January 23rd at the National Steinbeck Center for a reading and discussion of his latest book, Lucky Lawyer II! Be prepared for a night of snacks, fun, and an in-depth talk led by Miguel. You can use the QR code or the following link to register for this January Author Night. We hope to see you there!

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Diary of a Book: The Short Reign of Pippin IV, Part One

February 18, 2023 by steinbeck

Bonjour! In this video, Archivist Lisa starts a new book in the series. “The Short Reign of Pippin IV” was inspired by John Steinbeck’s 1954 trip to Paris, France and is his only work of political satire.

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Join us for the first Author Night of 2026 featuring esteemed local writer Miguel A. Hernandez!

Diary of a Book: The Short Reign of Pippin IV, Part One

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