Godmothers Gather: Lorissa Rinehart & Jane Lynch
“An unlikely, against-all-odds tale of power, tenacity, and ambition.” Friday, January 16 at Godmothers Books, historian Lorissa Rinehart takes the
Books/Poetry: Signing/Club/Literary
Chaucer’s Book Talk Amanda Leland & James Workman
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – 6:00 PM Chaucer’s Bookstore (3321 State Street) hosts Amanda Leland and James Workman for a
Blue Whale Poetry Reading Series
The next Blue Whale reading featuring poets Cie Gumucio and Daniel Thomas! Wednesday, January 14, 5:30 pm, Unity of SB
Book Signing – Cheryl Kelmar – “The Judges Oath”
The book, The Judges Oath is a memoir of the writer, Cheryl Kelmar, MSEE & JD and a call for
Creating Community Through Books: 20 Years of UCSB
Since 2007, UCSB Reads has fostered a shared sense of belonging by bringing the UCSB campus and Santa Barbara communities
Book Launch Event – “Lemons and Ladybugs: Part II”
CritelliCreative is proud to announce the publication of Lemons and Ladybugs: Part II written by Mike Critelli, inspired by the words
UCSB Reads 2026 Presents Author Michelle Zauner
Bestselling author and Grammy-nominated musician Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast) shares the moving story behind her memoir Crying in H Mart, a powerful meditation
Chaucer’s Book Talk and Signing – Release of 2nd Edition of “The Book of Santa Barbara”
Sunday, December 7 4:00 PM Chaucer’s Bookstore (3321 State Street) hosts local photographer Macduff Everton and artist Mary Heebner for
Winning The Earthquake: Book Talk & Signing
Please join us at Chaucer’s Books on Thursday, December 4, at 6 PM for a conversation with former State Senator
Stuffed Animal Sleepover: All Aboard the Library Express
Celebrate the Holidays with a Stuffed Animal Sleepover on the Library Express! Put on your coziest pajamas and bring your
