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10 - Raquel Espana & Daly City's Peninsula Book Collaborative
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“A room without books is like a body without a soul." And honestly… a mall without art or bookstores? Same energy.
Today we’re heading into Daly City’s Westlake Shopping Center—yes, my childhood stomping grounds—for a conversation about how community spaces can transform not just a neighborhood but a whole way of life. I’m joined by Raquel Espana, founder of the Peninsula Book Collaborative, a nonprofit bookstore and literary hub that’s making books, culture, and community connection accessible to North San Mateo County. We talk about starting from pop-ups, turning bookstores into living rooms, and why arts and culture are what’s saving our malls. Oh, and we get the eight ball’s blessing for their big fall fundraiser—so you know it’s gonna be good. Let’s get into it.
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