In a bookstore, “Shop local” also means “Shop Local Books”. Here are some that would make fine gifts.

The latest cookbook from the Santa Barbara chef. Others in the same format include Salade and Les Fruits.

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The cookbook for those who live in really tiny spaces – cabins, boats, converted school buses.

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More poetry from from our former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate.

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The rags-to-riches adventures of a Hollywood dog.

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Historian Neal Graffy illustrates Santa Barbara history by using then and now images of the same localities, with detailed and informative commentary.

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A truly Santa Barbara children’s book – the community bands together to save a butterfly habitat.

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Macduff Everton’s photographic appreciation of his hometown.

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