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'Aqua’ author Chiara Barzini traveled California to write about LA water
By Erik Pedersen, The Orange County Register at Waco Tribune-Herald
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
In April, Chiara Barzini appeared at North Figueroa Bookshop with Matthew Specktor to talk about her book “Aqua.” Barzini, a journalist, translator and the author of the short story collection “Sister Stop Breathing” and the novel “Things That Happened Before…
Why this matters in The Waco
The visit of author Chiara Barzini to a California bookshop to discuss her book "Aqua" may seem distant from Waco , but it speaks to the broader theme of water management that is relevant to our own community. As a city surrounded by the Brazos River, Waco's relationship with water is multifaceted, involving not just recreation and conservation, but also the practical concerns of providing clean drinking water to residents. Barzini's exploration of the Los Angeles water system in "Aqua" could prompt local readers to think more critically about their own water infrastructure and the challenges that come with managing this vital resource in a growing city like Waco. The intersection of literature and local issues like water management can foster a more informed and engaged community, and it will be interesting to see if similar discussions about Waco's water system emerge in local literary circles.
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Category: library ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In April, Chiara Barzini appeared at North Figueroa Bookshop with Matthew Specktor to talk about her book “Aqua.” Barzini, a journalist, translator and the author of the short story collection “Sister Stop Breathing” and the novel “Things That Happened Before…
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