Ten Best Books of 2022
Our reviewers’ picks for the best books of the year.
Author: David Starkey
Poetry Books for the Winter Season
A poetry book recommendation for every day of the month from former Santa Barbara Poet Laureate David Starkey.
A New Coming-of-Age Novel From One of Santa Barbara’s Famous Sons
A Q&A with Writer Monte Schulz, who appears at Chaucer’s on November 15.
Poet to Poet: Dan Gerber Reflects on Nature, Aging, and ‘The End of Michelangelo’
The Santa Ynez-based author chats with David Starkey.
Tracy Shawn on Her Novel ‘Floating Underwater’
David Starkey interviews the Central Coast author.
“For Naomi Osaka” by David Starkey
It doesn’t really matter if you can’t handle a lefty’s serve or miss an easy volley, if your topspin’s off,
‘Between the First and Second Dose’
A poem by David Starkey.
Review | Jenny Offill’s ‘Weather’
In the novel, one thing happens, and then another; cause and effect are intentionally blurred.
Essay | Albert Camus’ ‘The Plague vs. COVID-19
Despite its perspicacity about plague mentality, Camus’ novel will likely have readers noticing as many differences as similarities between the two outbreaks.
Review | Kevin Barry’s Night Boat to Tangier
The novel is depressing, but it’s so hyper-charged with wit and rhythmic language readers won’t want it to end.
