‘White Rage’ Is a Seminal Book About the African-American Experience
Author Carol Anderson makes a compelling argument that nothing triggers white rage like black advancement, real or perceived.
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‘Station Eleven’ Essay Winners
‘Indy’ and the public library hold a writing contest for Santa Barbara Reads.
Akhil Sharma Explores Culture Clashes in ‘A Life of Adventure and Delight’
While the short stories examine Indian and American differences, the real subject is the difficulty of creating and maintaining a successful marriage.
Thi Bui’s Memoir Gives Clear Picture of Vietnamese Experience During War
Author’s illustrated nonfiction explores the faces of the Vietnam War and the frightening responsibilities parents have toward their children.
Martin Puchner’s ‘The Written World’
Author unfolds a mesmerizing story, from the creation of the alphabet and paper to the electronic writing and printing of today.
A Conversation with Zadie Smith
UCSB’s Arts & Lectures presents the award-winning author in conversation with Pico Iyer.
The Lark’s Love Letter to Santa Barbara
Acme Hospitality releases ‘Around the Table,’ a cookbook and much more.
Nate Streeper’s ‘Murder on the Orion Express’
Braille librarian publishes a futuristic murder mystery solved by a deadbeat detective from a backwater planet.
Gerald Horne’s ‘The Counter-Revolution of 1776’
Author discusses slave resistance and its contribution to the origins of the U.S.A.
‘Dog Logic’ Tells of Underground Civilization
Author Tom Strelich’s book is both charmingly podunk and surprisingly worthwhile.
