Review | Sameer Pandya’s ‘Members Only’
Sameer Pandya skillfully uses elements of the immigrant experience, mid-life crisis, and university life to weave a fictional spell.
Brian Tanguay
Recent Stories
Review | The Wizard of Sacramento: Governor Jerry Brown
While the book usefully illustrates the difference between Jerry Brown’s reputation and his actions, one would be hard-pressed to find a political leader of whom the same can’t be said.
Tom Ball Interviewed
Beloved Santa Barbara musician pens his first novel.
Review | Nels Fredrickson’s ‘Itza’s Garden’
John Iwerks illustrates this clever story about a hen who escapes the factory farm.
Review | Roger Hallam’s ‘Common Sense for the 21st Century’
The co-founder of the global environmental group, Extinction Rebellion, issues a blueprint for action.
A Pilgrimage to Montgomery, Alabama
Everywhere I went in Montgomery I met friendly, kind people, but I got the full treatment at Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.
Review | ‘The Power Worshippers’
Author Katherine Stewart exposes influence of Christian nationalists.
Find Your Inner Daredevil with Santa Barbara Trapeze Company
Or just enjoy some safe high-flying for all ages.
Santa Barbara Observes Black History Month
From Alabama to State Street, Santa Barbarans look back and ahead.
Review | ‘The Poet and the Prince’
Author Steven Gilbar’s offers up ‘Stories of Forgotten Santa Barbara Writers.’
