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Save Old Capitol Books!
Hello everyone! Thank you for your love and support over the years. We’re thinking of innovative ways to try to stay afloat during these extremely difficult times, but we know that without extra help Monterey’s Old Capitol Books won’t be able to be around much longer. DONATE NOW
Book Care Packages – Support Your Local Bookstore!
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Events cancelled
Hello everyone. In line with recommendations made to curb the spread of COVID-19, Old Capitol Books is canceling all in-store events until the end of May. After that, we will reassess the situation. Thank you for your understanding. Stay safe!
Hari Alluri & Rachelle Escamilla: A Night of Poetry at Old Capitol Books
A Night of Poetry Featuring Rachelle Escamilla & Hari Alluri (plus others!) CANCELLED – Saturday 14 March 2020 7pm, $5 notaflof
The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium: William Minor & Lauren Crux
The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: William Minor & Lauren Crux Sunday, March 8, 2:00 p.m., $5.00 Admission Old Capitol Books, 559 Tyler Street, Monterey
Monterey Poetry Fest 2020
Old Capitol Books is collaborating with Mad Gleam Press and Artery to bring you some of the freshest poetic talents today.
Pythias Braswell, Leche Malo, and Roger the Rover (Live Music at the Bookstore!)
Old Capitol Books is pleased to host another after hours event showcasing the best of Monterey’s new indie music.
Nepotism 4: poetry and our own inflated egos
Old Capitol Books invites you to NEPOTISM 4! A Night of Poetry. We’ll close up the shop, turn down the lights and bring together some of California’s “best” poets. Their work is amazing. They are my friends. I am not biased at all. Really.
Theory & Philosophy Reading Group: Søren Kierkegaard
This month, we’re lucky to have local philosopher Robert Kuhry facilitate our Theory & Philosophy Reading Group session on Søren Kierkegaard’s Concept of Anxiety.
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