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Sacred Hearts Makes Renaissance Convent Life Live
Historical Novel’s Author to Discuss Fact of Her Fiction
Sarah Dunant, best-selling historical novel’s author, will discuss with UCSB professors the fact in her fiction. Read story.
Hollywood Hit Maker Dean Pitchford Publishes Second Novel
Lyricist of Fame and Footloose Targets Young Adults with Captain Nobody
Accomplished lyricist and part-time Montecito resident has a busy fall ahead of him with the Fame remake using his song, and his young-adult book Captain Nobody hitting the shelves. Read story.
Khaled Hosseini to Speak at Arlington
Bestselling Author to Discuss Life in Pre-Soviet Afghanistan
From political asylum to literary prominence, Hosseini traces his roots back to pre-Soviet Kabul. Read story.
Mike Farrell to Speak at Chaucer’s
Actor of M*A*S*H Fame Discusses New Book
Actor of M*A*S*H fame discusses and signs his new book, Of Mule and Man. Read story.
Dan Millman to Speak at the Luke May 18
The Self-Help Author Talks Mentoring, Happiness, and Walking the Spiritual Path
John Luca speaks to the self-help author about mentoring, happiness, and walking the spiritual path. Read story.
Reza Aslan to Speak at UCSB
Scholar of Islam Will Discuss His New Book, How to Win a Cosmic War
Scholar of Islam and UC Riverside professor will discuss his new book, How to Win a Cosmic War, at the Orfalea Center on May 4. Read story.
Dr. Richard Tarnas to Speak at Mind & Supermind
Professor of Philosophy and Psychology Addresses Phenomenon of Synchronicity
Professor of philosophy and psychology addresses the phenomenon of synchronicity at the Lobero Theatre on April 27. Read story.
Robert Bly to Speak in Santa Barbara
Author, Poet, and Wise Man Talks Boyishness Versus Masculinity
Tom Jacobs speaks to the luminary author about America’s adolescence. Read story.
Dick Gibford to Read at Santa Barbara’s Blue Agave
Cowboy, Poet, and Mystic Finds His Muse in North County
Cowboy, poet, and mystic finds his muse in North County. Read story.
Bill Bryson to Speak at the Granada Theatre
Travel Writer, Humorist, and Memoirist Makes His Santa Barbara Debut April 14
Travel writer, humorist, and memoirist makes his Santa Barbara debut on April 14. Read story.
Pages & Sages
From Science to Society
From science to society. Read story.
T.C. Boyle’s The Women
Santa Barbara Author’s New Novel about Frank Lloyd Wright and the Ladies Who Loved Him
Santa Barbara author’s new book about Frank Lloyd Wright and the ladies who loved him. Read story.
Sarah Vowell’s New Book, The Wordy Shipmates
NPR Darling Digs Up America’s Literary Root
NPR darling digs up America’s literary roots. Read story.
Three New Books from UCSB Anthropologists
Academics Study Mexico, India, and Moundville
Academics study Mexico, India, and Moundville. Read story.
Starshine Roshell Chats with Anna Quindlen
S.B.’s Sassiest Columnist Talks About the Trade with Newsweek’s Back Page Pundit
S.B.’s sassiest columnist talks about the trade with Newsweek’s back page pundit. Read story.
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