Review | ‘Almost Grown: A New York Memoir’ by Jesse Malin
A literary coming-of-age story of a punk rocker, with New York city as another central character.
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A Journey From Mystical Childhood Experiences to Struggles with Fertility and Ultimately, Motherhood
Ellen O’Connell Whittet’s debut novel, “Book of Hours,” is out on September 15.
Here Comes the Book Sale!
The Planned Parenthood sale of books (and more) kicks off September 10.
Review | ‘Girl to Country: A Memoir’ by Amy Rigby
Navigating the tricky second act of a creative life, singer-songwriter Amy Rigby’s second memoir covers the rocky road of an underground artist.
He’s Got Game
Author Arvind Ethan David discusses his novel ‘The Great Game’ at Chaucer’s Books on Sept. 3.
Book Review | ‘California Dreams: The Making and Remaking of the University of California’ by Miriam Pawel
Understanding the state by understanding the university. This superb new history of the UC system links an important piece of California’s history.
Book Review | ‘American Alt: A True Story of Madness and Friendship in a Fractured Country’ by Chris Lockhart
An odyssey of two friends and multiple voices.
UCSB Library Expands Humanities and Social Science Collection
More doors now open to history, culture, politics, and the arts.
Book Review | ‘Talking Classics: The Shock of the Old’ by Mary Beard
A warning not to let a sense of reverence dampen the impact of classic works.
Book Review | ‘Breathing Is How Some People Stay Alive: Stories’ by Alison Gadsby
Swimming into a sea of aquatic short stories.
