We’re continuing our investigation of black phenomenology. This month looking at James Baldwin’s important essay “Stranger in the Village”. Continue reading Theory & Philosophy Reading Group: James Baldwin
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Magdalena’s Muse Drop-in Poetry Writing Workshop
Magdalena’s Muse Drop-in Poetry Writing Workshop
With Poet-Teacher, Magdalena Montagne
At Old Capitol Books, 559 Tyler Street, Monterey, CA 93940
Beginning Tuesday, March 19, 2019, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. & ongoing the third Tuesday of each month…
Join Magdalena to create a new poem, discuss craft, and to receive feedback and inspiration. With two decades of experience facilitating poetry writing workshops Magdalena can help you contact or reconnect with your muse—the voice inside you that wants to create, to nourish your soul, and each other. We meet and write in community to bear witness to, advocate for, and go deeper to the place where poetry heals.
$10-$15 suggested donation.
Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium presents Garland Thompson & Heidi McGurrin
Sunday 10 September 2017, 2pm: Come down and see the featured poets from the Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium. This month, there will be readings by Garland Thompson and Heidi McGurrin. Continue reading Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium presents Garland Thompson & Heidi McGurrin
Summer Sale – 50% off all used books!
To celebrate the change of ownership (and the beautiful Monterey summer), we’re jumping into a 50% off sale!*
50% off all used books, through August 15th
Come down and see what you can find. 🙂
*50% off all used books, 1 August 2017 to 15 August 2017. Sale does not include new books, fixtures, or non-paper miscellaneous.
Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium presents Andrena Zawinski & Jennifer Lagier

Swan’s Views of The Lakes of Scotland (Featured Books #2)
For the second installment of our Featured Books series, we’re highlighting a beautiful collection of engravings and descriptions of the various lakes of Scotland by the artist and illustrator, John M. Leighton, Esq, and by the philosopher Professor John Wilson of Edinburgh University. Continue reading Swan’s Views of The Lakes of Scotland (Featured Books #2)