Books
It's My Life
Winners of The Independent’s Memoir Contest
David J. Lawrence, Cynthia Carbone Ward, and David J. Lawrence win the S.B. Independent's memoir contest. Read story.
Thomas Steinbeck Makes History
S.B. Author Dishes On Newest Novel
Thomas Steinbeck discusses his latest novel, The Silver Lotus. Read story.
Book Junkies!
Fred Weintraub at Chaucer's and Tom Shepherd and Susan LeVine at Curious Cup in Carp This Sunday, January 29
Two book-signings, at Chaucer's and Curious Cup, take place this weekend. Read story.
What Pop Songs Can Teach You About Life
UCSB Professor Writes Book on the Sociology of Top 40 Hits
UCSB professor writes book on the sociology of Top 40 hits. Read story.
From Lawyer to Peacemaker
Douglas Noll Talks About His New Book, Elusive Peace: How Modern Diplomatic Strategies Can Solve World Conflicts
Douglas Noll talks about his new book, Elusive Peace: How Modern Diplomatic Strategies Can Solve World Conflicts. Read story.
On the Road Again, with Hoss
Longtime Roadie Mark “Hoss” Ammans Shares His Stories in Where the Action Was
Longtime rock 'n' roll road manager Mark “Hoss” Amans tells his tales in the new book Where the Action Was. Read story.
Reporter for The Economist Holds Book Signing
Benjamin Sutherland's Modern Warfare, Intelligence and Deterrence Will be Released February 1
Benjamin Sutherland's Modern Warfare, Intelligence and Deterrence will be released February 1. Read story.
Teaching Farming to the Next Generation
Tom Shepherd and Susan LeVine Coauthor A Handbook for Citizen Farmers
Learning about Tom Shepherd and Susan LeVine's new book for kids and adults called A Handbook for Citizen Farmers. Read story.
Brock Brower’s The Late Great Creature
A Great American Novel Comes Back to Life After 40 Years
Carpinteria’s Brock Brower wrote The Late Great Creature in 1971, only to see it reissued in paperback in 2011. Read story.
Tiger Mother Author Coming to UCSB
An Interview with Tiger Mom Amy Chua
A year after its sensational debut, Amy Chua’s Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother is published in paperback with a new afterword responding to media criticism and public outcry. Read story.
Chubster
A Hipster’s Guide to Loosing Weight
Chubster is a well-researched, serious book about how to lose weight that will appeal to folks not interested in joining in the “Organized Dieting” movement. Read story.
Nature’s Medicine Cabinet
Sue Reinhart’s Fascinating and Useful Medicinal Plant Cards of the Tri-County Region
Here’s a look at Sue Reinhart’s fascinating and useful Medicinal Plant Cards of the tri-county region. Read story.
UCSB Scientist Takes On Religion
Thomas Mates Discusses his new book, A Judeo-Islamic Nation
Thomas Mates discusses his new book, A Judeo-Islamic Nation Read story.
Molly Hahn Unveils Newest Children's Book
S.B.'s Illustrator-Turned-Author Releases Izzy's Ukulele Adventure
Santa Barbara's beloved illustrator releases her third children's book and holds a solo art show at The French Press through December. Read story.
Book-Signing
Children’s Book-Signing
Author Karen Lee Stevens signs copies of her children’s book. Read story.
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