Books

Zocalo's top books of 2009

The public forum's website culls favorites from among the books reviewed during the year, including UCLA prof Kal Raustiala's "Does the Constitution Follow the Flag?" Also, after doing 124 interviews with guests in its In the Green Room series, the Zocalo staff submits to questions themselves and reveals much craving for sleep and mashed potatoes.

Add books: Reports from the Red Hen Press holiday party, from the hostess Kate Gale and Witness L.A.


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