March takes us to a state that feels almost larger than life. California holds the record for the highest air temperature ever recorded on Earth—134°F. It’s home to the oldest known tree, a Great Basin bristlecone pine over 4,900 years old, and the tallest, a Coast redwood soaring more than 380 feet. Oh—and wetsuits, skateboards, and popsicles? All invented here, too. So yes, I’m especially excited about this month’s box. It’s centered around my home state, which makes this o

I've just returned from spending a blur of a morning speaking with book reps at Fallcon 2023. Fallcon is a regional booksellers...