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Decade Review: Books

The last decade was one of change, and it is evident in literature.

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, News Editor • December 28, 2019

Whether you want to escape reality or review some of the most memorable nonfiction books, here are 10 of the most popular books of the decade.

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A bike that rode around the world

Author and entrepreneur Jamie Bianchini brings tales of his adventures around the world, finding love and meeting 1,000 people in 81 countries — all while riding a tandem bicycle

Heder Casas • November 10, 2015

Who would imagine that a bicycle would be able to break barriers between cultures and bring a lot of happiness to anyone who joins the back seat for a ride? That is exactly what Jamie Bianchini was...

Concert Review: A rare Jewel shines at the Sherwood

Singer-songwriter Jewel comes to La Jolla to talk about book, album and San Diego past

Mike Madriaga • October 14, 2015

“… I was sick, I had bad kidneys, I didn’t have medication, (and) I was dying of blood poisoning in the hospital parking lot … then my car, ‘a teeny Datsun hatchback’, got stolen,” four-time...

Memories on paperback

Georgette Todd opens up about her book “Foster Girl, A Memoir”

Franchesca Walker • May 22, 2015

Memoirs are often groundbreaking books that dive deep into an author's life that discuss many aspects such as adversity, triumph, and pain. Georgette Todd, City College student and author of “Foster...