May 2024 – One of the things we love about the Sausalito community is being surrounded by artists, craft people, and writers. In addition to cookbooks, we carry a selection of books by local novelists, children’s book authors, poets and historians. Here are a few of the newer local titles that we currently carry at the market.
Arletis, Abuelo, and the Message in a Bottle
Children’s book
Lea Aschkenas, author
Once, on the island of Cuba, there lived a little girl who dreamed of one day knowing other places. In another part of the world, in Sausalito, there lived a man who once dreamed of sailing the world. When these two strangers connect through a message in a bottle, their communication inspires a lasting friendship, which expands both their worlds.
Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change
Photography
Rob Badger and Nita Winter, conservation photographers
This beautiful coffee table book pairs thoughtful essays by today’s conservation leaders with sweeping super bloom imagery and painstaking field photography of the most delicate blossoms.
Translated from the Original: One-inch Punch Fiction
Short stories
Guy Biederman, author
Influenced by Sonny Rollins and Thelonius Monk, powered by chi, inspired by Bruce Lee, Translated from the Original: One-inch Punch weaves through lines of love, loss, pain, discovery, and redemption, with dollops of whimsy and notes of wonder.
The Adventures of Finley the Greyhound
Children’s book
Simon Fowell & Tiffany Fowell, authors
This short illustrated book is great for young children (ages 3-6) that transports you into the world of Finley the greyhound – an ex-racing dog rescued years ago. Each of the 11 pages are partnered with a beautiful illustration to bring the story to life and capture the imagination of children.
A Brand New Start.. This is Home
History
Felecia Gaston with Elaine Petrocelli, authors
The story of WWII Marinship and the legacy of Marin City. Includes California Black history, oral interviews, news archives and images showing the creation of a lasting community.
Grandmothers Feed Us Love
Cookbook / History
Felecia Gaston, author
In the Black family tradition, sharing a meal is about spices and special sauces, but also love, wisdom and family connections that stand the test of time.
Sausalito History & Guide
Travel / History
Mitch Powers, author
A fascinating guide to Sausalito and the surrounding communities of Tiburon, Belvedere and Angel Island. Highlighting Sausalito’s history and points of interest with three different tours that take you along the waterfront. Come explore Sausalito (This is the third edition formerly titled “A Brief History of Sausalito and Richardson’s Bay.”)
The Girl in a White Cape
Novel
Barbara Sapienza, author
In Sapienza’s folkloric debut novel, an orphaned teenager raised by a priest is confronted by the reappearance of her Russian mother.
Are you a local author with a book you’d like to let us know about? Drop us a line at info@driversmarket.com. We’d love to hear from you!