Julie Carlson, discussant
Open Throat , Henry Hoke
Open Throat is a marvel of storytelling, unlike anything you’ve ever read, in the completely original voice of a lonely and loveable mountain lion living beneath LA’s Hollywood sign. Inspired by P-22, the real-life puma who lived in LA’s Griffith Park. One of The New York Times’ 10 Best California Books of 2023. Open Throat is an unforgettable love letter to wild. –Kirkus Reviews