Review | ‘The World According to Joan Didion’ by Evelyn McDonnell
The editor of ‘Women Who Rock’ takes on a woman who wrote.
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Review | ‘Having and Being Had’ by Eula Biss
A reconsideration of how we value and define art is at the forefront of this book of essays.
Book Review | ‘This Bird Has Flown’ by Susanna Hoffs
The Bangles’ guitarist bangs out her first novel.
Santa Barbara Has a Feast of Valentine’s Day Delights
Celebrate heart day in style at these special spots.
Book Review | ‘Lou Reed: The King of New York’ by Will Hermes
An insightful, lyrical take on the legendary leader of the Velvet Underground.
Azul Elevates Modern Mexican Cuisine in Downtown Santa Barbara
Here’s a taste of the long-awaited Azul Cocina Artesanal & Cantina.
Mollie Does Deli
Renowned Chef Mollie Ahlstrand opens a new spot in Carp.
Book Review | ‘Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments’ by Joe Posnanski
Beloved baseball columnist channels myth-making moments into book.
Book Review | ‘Unstrung: Rants and Stories of a Noise Guitarist’ by Marc Ribot
Brilliant guitarist puts out a slim-ish collection of short-ish stories.
Review | ‘Misfit: Growing Up Awkward in the ’80s’ by Gary Gulman
“The underdog that could” tackles comedy, childhood and mental illness in new memoir.