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Book Review | ‘Flagrant, Self-Destructive Gestures: A Biography of Denis Johnson’ by Ted Geltner

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An exploration of the dazzling yet chaotic life of the late, great writer.

Book Review | ‘Agnes Lives!’ by Hallie Elizabeth Newton

Books By Brian Tanguay

A New York socialite searches for someone to kill her.

Dipping Into the 2026 Santa Barbara Writers Conference

Books By Leslie Dinaberg

Nuggets of insight from the annual gathering by the sea at the Mar Monte Hotel.

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Book Review | ‘White River Crossing’ by Ian McGuire

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Book Review | ‘Land’ by Maggie O’Farrell

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The Literary Legacy Lives On

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Bloomsday Returns to Santa Barbara with New Stage, Same Literary Spirit

Theater By Tiana Molony

Book Review | ‘The Art of Becoming a Citizen: a Memoir’ by Gail Godwin

Books By Brian Tanguay

Traditional Publishing Isn’t Dead

Books By Meaghan Clark Tiernan

Graphic Novel Energy Meets Fascinating Fish Facts in ‘Gonzo Ichthyology’

Books By Matt Kettmann

Book Review | ‘Gerhard Richter,’ edited by Dieter Schwarz and Nicholas Serota

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Dapper Duo Charms

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