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Former Alameda author Tracey returning to town to discuss new book

The nine-time novelist will talk about the unique style of 'Whoa, Nelly! A Love Story (with Footnotes)' and its backstory on Jan. 8.

Nine-time novelist and former longtime Alameda resident Julia Park Tracey...

Nine-time novelist and former longtime Alameda resident Julia Park Tracey will discuss new novel, “Whoa, Nelly! A Love Story (with Footnotes),” and the adventures of its eponymous protagonist Jan. 8, when she returns to the island city to discuss her latest book, its backstory and unique style at Alameda’s Books Inc. (photo courtesy of Julia Park Tracey)

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Nine-time novelist and former longtime Alameda resident Julia Park Tracey will discuss new novel, “Whoa, Nelly! A Love Story (with Footnotes),” and the adventures of its eponymous protagonist Jan. 8, when she returns to the island city to discuss her latest book, its backstory and unique style at Alameda’s Books Inc. (photo courtesy of Julia Park Tracey)

Nine-time novelist and former longtime Alameda resident Julia Park Tracey will discuss new novel, “Whoa, Nelly! A Love Story (with Footnotes),” and the adventures of its eponymous protagonist Jan. 8, when she returns to the island city to discuss her latest book, its backstory and unique style at Alameda’s Books Inc. (photo courtesy of Julia Park Tracey)

Former Alameda author Tracey returning to town to discuss new book

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