Book Review | ‘Playground’ by Richard Powers
Complex characters populate the Pulitzer Prize–winning author’s latest novel.
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Book Review | ‘Tell Me Everything’ by Elizabeth Strout
Her newest novel takes us back into the world of Strout’s beloved characters, full of complexities and quirks.
From Films to Fiction
Santa Barbara–based filmmaker Andrew Davis discusses his new novel, “Disturbing the Bones.”
Book Review | ‘Burn’ by Peter Heller
A dystopian novel about longtime friends who emerge from an extended rural adventure to a violently altered world.
Book Review | ‘Bewilderment’ by Richard Powers
“Bewilderment” by Richard Powers is a sadly prescient mother-son story by one of America’s most respected writers.
‘Joan Mitchell’ Edited by Sarah Roberts and Katy Siegel
Book explores the work of a visual artist of unparalleled creativity.
Book Review | ‘The Lichen Museum’ by A. Laurie Palmer
Travel writing, memoir, history, science, and photography — all through the unlikely lens of lichen.
Book Review | ‘Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia’ by Christina Thompson
A centuries-long zigzagging journey to the present, in the hands of a deft guide.
Book Review | ‘Total Garbage: How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World’ by Edward Humes
“Garbology” author’s latest book includes a guide to “What You Can Do Right Now About Waste.”
Paul Willis Strikes ‘Losing Streak’ with New Collection
The former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate discusses his latest collection of work and will do an appearance at Chaucer’s Books on May 15.