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April 24, 2024
Rainn Wilson’s ‘Soul Boom’ Explores Radical Compassion
Actor Rainn Wilson’s newest book, “Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution,” dives into his upbringing, and his vision for the future.
April 17, 2024
Talk Nerdy to Me: Surf City Comic Con Debuts April 20
Santa Cruz County natives Tegenkamp and Aaron Alden think California’s Central Coast should have its own comic con—so they started the Surf City Comic Con.
February 28, 2024
Celebrating the Muse
In Celebration of the Muse... is the longest-running event of its kind—
.A&E
February 26, 2024
Native American Author’s Haunting History
Tommy Orange explores shameful legacy of forced boarding schools in new novel
February 14, 2024
The Lantern’s Dance
Author Laurie R. King began her ingenious literary take on the world of Sherlock Holmes in 1994, centering on the retired crime-solver...
.A&E
January 17, 2024
Good to the Last Drop
Our Community Reads, in collaboration with The Friends of the Aptos Library...has prepared a truly impressive month-long festival. This unique experience features 14 engaging events...
.A&E
December 28, 2023
Strange Stories
Local author explores the fringes of queer fiction with short story collection
.A&E
November 22, 2023
Reading For Flood Victims
Local literary heavyweights are coming together for Pajaro Rising, a fundraiser that puts the spotlight on those still dealing with the aftermath of the Pajaro floods. The event will take place Nov. 30 at the Cowell Hay Barn on the UCSC campus...
November 10, 2023
Peggy Townsend and the Call of the Wild
Santa Cruz author Peggy Townsend talks about her brand new adventure novel, The Beautiful and the Wild, launched Nov. 7 at Bookshop Santa Cruz.
Christina...
September 6, 2023
An Air of Mystique
Author weaves Hawaiian mythology, history and elements of womanhood in sensational debut short story collection
August 23, 2023
At First This Poet Didn’t Know It
Poet Laureate Farnaz Fatemi merges her Iranian heritage with American Experience
If part of the lure of poetry is in the community it offers, then...
August 1, 2023
Going Deep
Best selling author Susan Casey risks it all to learn about the world’s greatest enigma: its oceans
The preeminent chronicler of our oceans, author Susan...